Rear Window repair & Re-Carpeting query - Bristol

[obiwonkeyblokey]

Could any of you helpful PH'ers suggest where I could have a new rear window fitted to a Chimaera and approximate cost. I am in Bristol.

Also, while I am at it, I may need to get the interior re-carpeted ( faded and stained carpets), any suggestions ?

Thanks in advance.

[poorpeet]

Screen, no idea. Carpets I have details of a company that supply the classic car market. i rang for a quote & they sent it the next day with samples of all the reds they do & all the piping options.There was a choice of two qualities. the cheaper seems to be identical to the carpet fitted as oe. The cost was less than half what I was quoted elsewhere. The downside is you have to fit it yourself. I'm ordering mine as soon as I get time to do the work. Email me if you want their details.

[pat101]

Can't help you re the rear screen but I had very faded carpets in my car. Instead of replacing them I managed to get a really good colour spray carpet dye which worked a treat and bought the carpet up like new. Really easy to use and once "set" the colour doesn't rub off or anything.

Might be worth a try? Good luck

[www.usauto.co.uk]

[obiwonkeyblokey]

Thanks for the advice so far - I ahve the car booked in at Webbs a week on Monday for the window ( www.tvrbodyshop.co.uk ) about 4 miles away from me so very handy as well!! but they quoted me 695+ Vat for re-carpeting so may try another option unless anyone else knows anyone cheaper.
Again, thanks for the advice so far.

[exuber-bob]

obiwon,

I am in Poole Dorset.....may be a bit far to travel but cost for new rear window, fitted was £190 plus VAT.

I've no idea if this is the going rate..I just needed the job done quickly and well....regs

[obiwonkeyblokey]

Thanks ExUber Rob,

Thats the same price as Webbs, so will just drop it there, having a couple of other things done at same time, ie wing mirror painted and get them to have a look at that "flat spot" between 2-3,000rpm when engine hot, scenario. car stutters on hakf throttle

anyone else had experience of this and the outcome?

[exuber-bob]

RE rough running, stuttering at half throttle, overfuelling, etc...you will see many threads on here regarding the stepper motor.
I had the very same problem with mine and did as advised by a good few PH'ers cleaned the stepper motor. It did little for me........however had the car checked by a V8 knowledgeable guy who found the piston in the stepper motor to be sticking....he got the piston moving smoothly, adjusted base idle and all seems to be well.....cost £50.00. A new stepper motor I believe is £75.00 plus fitting and adjusting.

[obiwonkeyblokey]

You are a legend thank you - now all I need is a copy of "the bible" - off to the car club website methinks....is the stepper motor an easy job? where is it?

[ocs]

May be worth calling Peninsula replaced carpets on my Chimaera for £595 and rear window was quoted at £190 but I did have complete roof for £545

[andy2260626]

Have found a chap who is based near Heathrow; who works for a place called Car Interiors. Ask for a guy called Gary; they replaced my windscreen after the stitching gave way. They did a great job and were very helpful picking up and delivering the car back to me, all for the princly sum of £150 all in.

the number is 020 8561 4709

[Big Al.]

obiwonkeyblokey said:

You are a legend thank you - now all I need is a copy of "the bible" - off to the car club website methinks....is the stepper motor an easy job? where is it?

Stepper Motor location see


Is it easy to clean. OH

32mm spanner and about 5 mins work, POP!

[andy2260626]

i had the rear screen get pushed through while it was been washed; which was slightly annoying. rang mole valley to be told tht it would need a whole new roof as they couldn't replace the plastic; this turned out to be utter b*llocks and in fact you can replace the screen on it's own.

the company that i found was Car Interiors in Hayes, Middlesex. i dealt with a guy called Gary. They came over to pick the car up and returned it to me with a new screen for £150; really good service and nice people

number is 020 8561 4709

[jonnyb]

Could recomend A&R Pound in Baldock, Herts. for the carpet. Retrimed mine in wilton with cream piping for £450. Try 01462 892704. Bit far I know, but they did a very good job.