Our cars.

[Balmoral Green]

So, the new RR&B forum is gathering momentum nicely, thanks Ted and poorcardealer for suggesting it.

So how about a list of who's running what then? so we all know.

Balmoral Green, Turbo R.
poorcardealer, Brooklands.
flashgitindenial, Continental GT.
jhoneyball, Turbo RT.

Honourable mention, Deristrictor, used to run a Turbo RT.

[v12]

Hi Balmoral Green.

I am running a '98 Brooklands R Mulliner in Sherwood (having previously had a Conti R Mulliner and before that a different Brooklands R Mulliner).

Always regretted selling the original 4 door so this year found another one (from P & A Wood)- one owner and about 18,000 miles.

Great cars!!

[Balmoral Green]

Hi Mark,

P&A Wood

[jhoneyball]

i've visited P&AWood and chatted with Paul there. Very impressive -- should I take my RT there for servicing? I live halfway between P&A and Bentley Essex

[v12]

I've had no experience of Bentley Essex and until buying the most recent car had only used Broughtons (Surrey).

However, Paul at P & A Wood is great, they did quite a lot of work to my car (because I wanted it to be 100%!!) and they did exactly what they said they would and it was all done to the highest standard.

So, would I recommend them to you, yes most definitely is the answer! Their on site facilities are amazing - much more comprehensive than any other Bentley/RR main dealer that I have ever seen - I guess that's why they are classed as a 'Heritage' dealer.

[jhoneyball]

Whats the hourly rate at P&A, or are they coy about that?

[v12]

I'm not sure - would have to check invoice at home and post later on.

[jhoneyball]

only reason i ask is that i am well used to well known aston martin servicing, many of whom can be quite opaque as to what they charge for labour and parts...

[v12]

Interesting you say that, because having looked at the invoice whilst I can see the labour charge, I can't tell how many hours; so sorry but none the wiser.

All I can suggest is that you 'phone Paul Wood and ask him.

[jhoneyball]

to be honest, im not surprised. I do think some high-end (and highly distinguished) dealerships do themselves no favours by being coy about what they charge for various tasks.

[v12]

If it helps, I think, from memory, that Chelsea Workshop in London charges £70 per hour. They have also been very good - Larry Hawkins is the contact person there.

[jhoneyball]

Well I basically have to decide whether to keep with bentley franchised dealer or go to a specialist. Unforch its hard to know who is good and who isnt -- the wizard who looks after my aston isnt franchised but is v well known in the field.

I must send off my BDC membership and get along to a few local (essex/suffolk) meetings to get the gossip over a pint or two!

Jon

[POORCARDEALER]

RR & B in Worcester are a very good specialist I think they charge £75 p/h

[Balmoral Green]

jhoneyball said:

its hard to know who is good and who isnt -- the wizard who looks after my aston isnt franchised but is v well known in the field.

Simon & Stuart, top blokes, well known in the club with their Turbo R racer. Belper to Crondall is hardly local for me, but I wouldnt go anywhere else.

www.pmcuk.com

[v12Aston]

P&A Wood are a comparably to RSW in labour - if my memory serves.

[jhoneyball]

Comparable in cost, or comparable in vagueness?

[spidermanUK]

Do you let unusual old-timers in?
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[Balmoral Green]

I love the Camargue, very much of its time, and criminally undervalued. Kind of very retro cool nowadays. Reminds me of a huge Monteverdi.

[IAINSMITH]

I love the camargue, have done since i was a kid, where can i find one for sale?? what are they like to live with?

Thanks

[jhoneyball]

drool -- love the camargue.