wattfield
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L322 Desperately Seeking a garage in Scotland
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Bunchrew is a nice place for sure, but my wife works at the Kingsmills hotel, and if you came up on a certain day, she could probably sort you out with a good deal.
We live in a small flat so no room at the inn I'm afraid, however, I do have a lovely (old) caravan. She's a Swift Corniche 15/4 of 1991 vintage, but dry as a bone and all the usual comforts, so I could put it on a site of your choice and you just pay the fee for a couple of days. I'd make sure the fridge was stocked and tune in the Freeview tv for you
I can't say anything about the other places mentioned on here, it is entirely up to you. But try calling & asking for Hamish. Tell him a friend of Kenny Aird told you about him
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What a gentleman, I would book the first two weeks in July but I will be out of the country.Bunchrew is a nice place for sure, but my wife works at the Kingsmills hotel, and if you came up on a certain day, she could probably sort you out with a good deal.
We live in a small flat so no room at the inn I'm afraid, however, I do have a lovely (old) caravan. She's a Swift Corniche 15/4 of 1991 vintage, but dry as a bone and all the usual comforts, so I could put it on a site of your choice and you just pay the fee for a couple of days. I'd make sure the fridge was stocked and tune in the Freeview tv for you
I can't say anything about the other places mentioned on here, it is entirely up to you. But try calling & asking for Hamish. Tell him a friend of Kenny Aird told you about him
gold rover
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Thanks Doo but Ive decided to try Gibsons as they aren't too far away. Spoke to a chap called to Colin who seemed ok. Will see how it goes. If Im not happy with them on the day I might call Hamish again.Bunchrew is a nice place for sure, but my wife works at the Kingsmills hotel, and if you came up on a certain day, she could probably sort you out with a good deal.
We live in a small flat so no room at the inn I'm afraid, however, I do have a lovely (old) caravan. She's a Swift Corniche 15/4 of 1991 vintage, but dry as a bone and all the usual comforts, so I could put it on a site of your choice and you just pay the fee for a couple of days. I'd make sure the fridge was stocked and tune in the Freeview tv for you
I can't say anything about the other places mentioned on here, it is entirely up to you. But try calling & asking for Hamish. Tell him a friend of Kenny Aird told you about him
wattfield
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Let us know how you get on, I may want to use them in future!
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I probably won't use them in the future as they are like a bazillion miles from Surrey, but I am still intrigued on how you get on.
Keep on keeping on GR.
gold rover
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That's right boys, let me and my disillusioned soul try them out first At least it'll only cost a short trip and one hour + vat to suss them out. Not 4 bloody months and over £2k
At least it'll only cost a short trip and one hour + vat to suss them out. Not 4 bloody months and over £2k
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Ok , I have been to visit Colin and James et al at Gibsons( http://gibsonsautos.co.uk/ ). They seem a decent bunch. First visit took longer than expected but no worries, there was a 14 week old puppy to pass the time , can't be all bad if the dog goes to the office
Back to the important bits, the guys were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Car was looked after well, cover put over cream leather and paper on carpets in footwell. I threw an extra little job at them whilst there, wheel balance, wasn't an issue. They just got on and did it, without moaning. So job diagnosed, the car was booked backed in to be fixed four days later. During those four days I phoned and asked them if they could look at the brake pipes when I came back down. Took it down to them on the day , again upholstery and carpet protected, job done quickly and without issues. They took a proper look at the bits I asked about and came back with a more comprehensive report than the stealers had.
The Golden Girl is going back to them in two weeks to get that work done. Needless to say, so far i'm happy with the work and the service. Only wish I had known about them 18 months ago.
Oh not forgetting, the cafe , nice service, nice staff, good coffee and the food must be good as there were workmen there getting breakfast both times. So for those looking for a landy specialist, who also does other makes, they're worth a visit.
Back to the important bits, the guys were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Car was looked after well, cover put over cream leather and paper on carpets in footwell. I threw an extra little job at them whilst there, wheel balance, wasn't an issue. They just got on and did it, without moaning. So job diagnosed, the car was booked backed in to be fixed four days later. During those four days I phoned and asked them if they could look at the brake pipes when I came back down. Took it down to them on the day , again upholstery and carpet protected, job done quickly and without issues. They took a proper look at the bits I asked about and came back with a more comprehensive report than the stealers had.
The Golden Girl is going back to them in two weeks to get that work done. Needless to say, so far i'm happy with the work and the service. Only wish I had known about them 18 months ago.
Oh not forgetting, the cafe , nice service, nice staff, good coffee and the food must be good as there were workmen there getting breakfast both times.
So for those looking for a landy specialist, who also does other makes, they're worth a visit.
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gold rover
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Got the Golden Girl back today, once again the guys at Gibsons have done a good, quick, professional, job. Now just got to sort the prop-shaft
