Useful local resources if you have problems at Le Mans

[lowdrag]

This thread is now eight years old, so I'll bring you up to date. My advice on tyres stays the same, both specialists still going strong, but 100% Pneus on the Mulsanne straight is no luxury emporium so you may have to wait your turn a while. But their stock is huge and for most cars they will have the right tyre.

For batteries, the only place I go to is ASC Batteries, 26, Boulevard Pierre Lefaucheux (on the dual carriageway towards Le Mans from Arnage). Again, his stock is very comprehensive and as an example I took my E-type battery in for a replacement not expecting to find one but to order and wait. Mine is a positive earth car so the poles are swapped over. Not a bit of it. He looked at and said "same as a DS Citroen" and got one out immediately. That applies to modern cars as well. Moreover, he is the cheapest around.

I know several classic garages who will help in the event of a breakdown so if in trouble contact me and if it is something I think they can help with I'll ring them. Every Classic someone rings me for one of "the usual suspects" for a Jaguar, gaskets and fuel pumps being the most needed, and I do have quite a few bits and pieces in the garage if they are pertinent.

Hope this helps.

[Anawilliam850]

Great story, I'm glad that you can resolve this

[HardtopManual]

For next year, does anyone know a decent Ferrari indie in the area, or a Fiat/Alfa dealer with a decent parts department?

[lowdrag]

Yes, about 500 yds from the Bugatti circuit. That close enough?