Str8six Newark No more

[StefT]

I've just learned that Str8six has closed their Newark workshop. That's a real shame as I was really impressed with how they turned my Cerb out after a body-off resto and also the servicing they did on the car.

I had a message from Jason advising that they had taken the decision to close. Needless to say, I could still use Str8six (and i'm tempted to) but Oxford is a 260 mile round trip for me and I really don't get too much time off.

So, my questions are: does anyone know if Nick from Newark (formerly Willow Sports Cars before SS took over) is still trading in some guise or other and failing that, contact details for a reputable/reliable TVR service and maintenance facility around North Notts/South Yorkshire areas please.

[esso]

Anyone know the story behind this ? mine only came out of there a month ago after body off chassis refurb ,they made a brilliant job of it ,nothing was mentioned then.It seems a great shame.

[Bluebottle]

That is a real shame, Nick did a fantastic job on my car

Edited by Bluebottle on Tuesday 18th April 09:45

[gruffalo]

Pure speculation as I have know inside knowledge on this but I think STR8SIX taking it over was a rescue mission to try and speed things up and get the cars turned round fast enough so It could be self sustaining financially.

I would suggest that it didn't work which is a great shame as they were the best at the chassis stuff just very slow.

The workmanship on mine is perfect.

[esso]

The quality of work turned out was 1st class ,it depends on what is considered as slow ,a good job cannot be rushed. My car was at Str8six for 6 months for body off chassis restoration,engine work and a multitude of other stuff.The chassis was done at Willow and I believe it was there less than 2 months.I feel its a great loss to the TVR community if this is true ?

[gruffalo]

esso said:

The quality of work turned out was 1st class ,it depends on what is considered as slow ,a good job cannot be rushed. My car was at Str8six for 6 months for body off chassis restoration,engine work and a multitude of other stuff.The chassis was done at Willow and I believe it was there less than 2 months.I feel its a great loss to the TVR community if this is true ?

A fixed price service taking multiple days does not cost in unfortunately.

I have also had the chassis done by them and a brilliant job they have done as well but the time taken and the price charged makes every one a loss leader to get to the more profitable jobs. After all if the cars were all scrapped then they wouldn't need fixing and servicing.