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systemsinclair
Original Poster
66 posts
53 months
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Has anyone on here used them?
If so would you recommend them.
It all looks very professional from the web site.
Any comments would good.
Thanks
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Streetrod
4,984 posts
75 months
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They have a great reputation on both sides of the Atlantic and have been involved in a number of very high profile restorations of significant Ferrari's
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johnnyreggae
825 posts
29 months
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I imagine JimiC will have a strong opinion - what are you after ?
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Mx5guy
2,983 posts
70 months
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A friend has used them and likes them a lot. Bought all his recent cars there.
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Schnellmann
1,226 posts
73 months
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I haven't bought from them (difficult at the moment as located in Switzerland) but James C has been very helpful and informative. Facilities looked superb when I visited. I'd certainly buy from them.
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Mosi
1,776 posts
84 months
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They serviced my Scud the other day, I thought they were A1
Very professional outfit and friendly service
I will be using them from now on for sure
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Camlet
303 posts
18 months
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I've not pruchased through them but Phil and his service team are outstanding. Their depth of knowledge, attention to detail and reasonable pricing make them hard to beat. Phil in particular is also one of the nicest blokes around. He inspires considerable trust.
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TurboTerrific9
157 posts
30 months
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Very professional outfit, can't recommend them more highly, there is an ethos that runs right through the family and therefore by default the firm, I have used them a great deal and have always been impressed. Top guys.
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systemsinclair
Original Poster
66 posts
53 months
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Thanks for all the comments.
Im waiting for a call back from DK regards re-commissioning of a 360 that has been stood for a few years.
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RobboC
794 posts
130 months
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A friend of mine knows the Cottinghams and says they're decent guys.
I did however see them in Arnage village at the classic in an F40 and an Enzo (at least according to my mate it was them!)
Wonder if it was stock!? Enzo did a burnout....
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Drclarke
617 posts
42 months
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RobboC said: A friend of mine knows the Cottinghams and says they're decent guys.
I did however see them in Arnage village at the classic in an F40 and an Enzo (at least according to my mate it was them!)
Wonder if it was stock!? Enzo did a burnout.... If that's true it is terrible and I wonder if the owner of the car knew?
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mr_spock
1,402 posts
84 months
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Great guys. I bought my GranSport from them, and just had it serviced there again. Fair prices, and they're happy to not do things that I can do myself like wiper blades to help me save a couple of quid without compromising quality. I'll be letting them sell my car in the next couple of weeks too. 
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johnnyreggae
825 posts
29 months
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systemsinclair said: re-commissioning of a 360 that has been stood for a few years. I'm sure you are aware there must be others who could do this
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70proof
3,092 posts
24 months
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systemsinclair said: Thanks for all the comments.
Im waiting for a call back from DK regards re-commissioning of a 360 that has been stood for a few years. talk to barr tech in cambridge... they seem to bring a lot of cars back to life...
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neil-f
1,299 posts
76 months
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70proof said: talk to barr tech in cambridge... they seem to bring a lot of cars back to life... Barr-Tec I would not use EVER again.
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SpeedYellow
2,458 posts
96 months
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Drclarke said: If that's true it is terrible and I wonder if the owner of the car knew? They have a couple of barns full of a huge range of important Ferrari's they own out right. They are not the sort of place to take the mick out of customers cars before an Internet rumour starts. Have known them for a very long time, good solid family business. Lots of cash behind them and very strong employees most of whom have come through from apprenticeship with them. No cheap by any means but you do get what you pay for from them IMHO
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screwloose
524 posts
74 months
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I didn't think 'most' of their guys had come through their apprentice scheme.
Heard some funny stories from various people who have worked there.
Wouldn't take my car there. Just my opinion.
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Camlet
303 posts
18 months
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screwloose said: I didn't think 'most' of their guys had come through their apprentice scheme.
Heard some funny stories from various people who have worked there.
Wouldn't take my car there. Just my opinion. I've already posted above my DK service experience. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not to their own facts. The reason I went to DK is because there is a delightful chap I know who has a huge collection of incredible Ferrari classics: like 250 SWB, 250 LM etc. He recommended them. I had used the same large main Ferrari dealer for 10 years, until recently. They installed s  t fuel cells in my newly acquired F40 and continued to assure me the overpowering smell of fuel from my car was perfectly normal. They even had the car back to check. Rubbish and extremely dangerous advice. After 8 months desperation with the Ferrari network dealer, DK finally sorted the problem. They fitted different US made tanks. Quickly and reasonably. My friend's recommendation was indeed good. I speak as I find. I wouldn't take my cars anywhere else.
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Obiwonkeyblokey
4,849 posts
109 months
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I sold my 575 to them. The chap drove down to Bristol the following morning with a cheque. Chipped me a little for some paint, but they offered a fair and strong price in the first place sight unseen. All in all a very pleasant transaction. Next time im coming back for a Ferrari I would have no hesitation in working with them.
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Cerbieherts
598 posts
10 months
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Good solid company. Met the owner about two months back. Pricey but fantastic workshops, he has his own personal collection of amazing cars, including some really rare racecars. Seen in person one of their pebble-beach entry restorations..fabulous...
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