Hood replacement southwest London

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

My Chimaera needs a new rear roof section. Yesterday morning the rear window tore slightly while I was lowering it; also the stitching is very poor and the fabric is coming away from the side post. I can no longer escape the need to replace it!

Dave The Trimmer comes highly recommended, but Milton Keynes isn't easy to get to by public transport. Is his work really so good that it's worth overcoming the logistical difficulty?

I'm aware of a place in Chessington which would be easy for me to get to and they quote roughly the same price. But I've never heard any comments on their work. Has anyone used them?

Alternatively, can anyone recommend a suitable trimmer that would be easily reached from Woking?

[SteveSPG]

how handy are you with a spanner?

you can remove the rear hood and targa, drop them into dave for a trim (or post) , then pop over and have the final fitting done when you want....

this was what i did, worked out fine....presumes though that the car isn't your dd and you have covered parking.

[Bodmin]

Seen many TVR hoods/screens done by this company & there in your county

http://www.oxtedtrimming.co.uk/automotive.php

Bodders

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

Thanks for the link - I'll get a quote from them!

My car lives outside, so I don't think it's feasible to take it off myself.

[seeby]

Monsoon just outside Tonbridge on way to Lewes ?

[PompeyTim]

Carhood warehouse at Chessington did the rear window on my S a few years back. When the time comes to get a new hood for the Griff I'll definitely be using them.

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

^^ Aha! That's interesting to hear, because they're who I was talking about in Chessington. I didn't want to go there without at least hearing from one other TVR owner, and the fact you'd go back is encouraging.

[PompeyTim]

Yep, absolutely no qualms with recommending them. Despite only having the rear window replaced they did a few extra small stitching jobs on the hood and wouldn't take an extra penny for it.

I assume you've seen that Griff / Chim appear in their 'special offer' section...

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

Yes, their special offer price is about the same that Dave The Trimmer quoted me.

For the time being, I've repaired the tiny tear with clear tape. If it holds then I'll live with it and enjoy the car until the poorer weather sets in, then take it to Chessington and treat the car to a new hood and targa recovering!

[shep1001]

My new mohair Tamora hood with custom small screen inc re-covering the targa panel was about £560 from the Morgan place near Cranfield if that helps

Shep

[FER4L]

Another vote of confidence for Car Hood Warehouse in Chessington - did an SL hood for me a few years ago, top quality for a very reasonable price and generally very helpful to boot