Anybody's Vette due a service?
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Hi Guys Just to let you all know if anybody is looking to get there Corvette serviced Ian Goss formly service mgr or American carriage in Kingston has now opened up his own workshop he can do SVA work MOT's bodywork & servicing. I have already taken my car down to him, also Tekwiz (Dave evans) has been there & I also saw Y8ody Vette there.
His workshop is 166 hook road just off the A3
07718-900215 He only opened last week so not sure of the workshop number.
His workshop is 166 hook road just off the A3
07718-900215 He only opened last week so not sure of the workshop number.
I can confirm Ian does a fine job, at a reasonable price.
Also we were in the company of "Wide Body REG" and a Ford GT40. However we only saw "Wide Body Reg's" car he seems to be elusive.
I had my sevice done and some nice new drilled and slotted rotors I brought back from USA, (and a nice Glass roof).
For information the rotors are Sportsbrake and zinc plated I think they look great. I paid $349 for all four including brake pads and free shipping to my place in USA. Only just running them in but so far they have nice feel.( I will post more info and pics, contact details etc later)
Anyway some pics of service day.
Also we were in the company of "Wide Body REG" and a Ford GT40. However we only saw "Wide Body Reg's" car he seems to be elusive.
I had my sevice done and some nice new drilled and slotted rotors I brought back from USA, (and a nice Glass roof).
For information the rotors are Sportsbrake and zinc plated I think they look great. I paid $349 for all four including brake pads and free shipping to my place in USA. Only just running them in but so far they have nice feel.( I will post more info and pics, contact details etc later)
Anyway some pics of service day.
What about faults? My DIC keeps throwing up errors with the Active Handling, TCS and ABS all at once.... Its happening more often so I was about to get it up to BM for Diagnosis... Its showing C1225, C1232, C1287, C1288
Oh and it needs the column lock recall, handbrake adjusting, and new front pads...
>> Edited by gsmcoverage on Tuesday 19th April 09:30
Oh and it needs the column lock recall, handbrake adjusting, and new front pads...
>> Edited by gsmcoverage on Tuesday 19th April 09:30
Glad to hear there's someone local. Must get over there and check him out some time. I never used American Carriage other than to buy the odd oil filter and I guess now they've moved to Barnes he can make the most of the Kingston area.
Mark - did you ever change your battery? You had some problems a while back and the DIC can throw all sorts of warnings if the battery is weak even though the battery may still be able to start the car.
Mark - did you ever change your battery? You had some problems a while back and the DIC can throw all sorts of warnings if the battery is weak even though the battery may still be able to start the car.
5USA said:
Mark - did you ever change your battery? You had some problems a while back and the DIC can throw all sorts of warnings if the battery is weak even though the battery may still be able to start the car.
Hey Steve,
No never did. Seemed to be fine and I checked the model number - Its an AlDelco but its a gel-filled one according to the part #. GM replaced the leaking ones later on with this newer type. I was only going to if it was a leaking version.
On the errors, it does seem since it went flat that the issues started. It was about once a week before, now its every day. The battery seems fine though. Starts fine, and holds plenty of charge. I went away a few weeks ago and left it for 8 days and it was fine.
The faults only happen at really slow speed <10mph and is always the same error codes. That makes me think that it is a possible fault rather than a weak battery. Anyway if you guys think any different..... would happily change it if the problem goes! Thanks
Seems my problem is not uncommon...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1064303&highlight=c1288&forum_id=1
Looks like there could be a short somewhere.
>> Edited by gsmcoverage on Tuesday 19th April 09:46
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1064303&highlight=c1288&forum_id=1
Looks like there could be a short somewhere.
>> Edited by gsmcoverage on Tuesday 19th April 09:46
vetteheadracer said:
Gary Walsh (works for IBM) who lived in Basingstoke (in The Topiary in fact!!) used to own Y8 ODY.....dunno if he still does but it was a lovely C5 Convertible!
You mean "Wide Body Reg" as the thread went last year, I beleive last seen heading for Bournemouth after being chatted up by a fellow corvette owner.
Just to remind everyone who is a CCCUK member that at the surrey region we have got all members 10% off any service work at IAN GOSS SERVICES in Surbiton Surrey 0208-391 9090 please quote your membership number when booking in for a service & make sure your membership is up to date! Rememeber IAN GOSS does SVA work at work on other makes not just American!
Just had my service done by Ian Goss. Quick and efficient process and nice people to do business with. Located right on the A3 and not far from M25 so easy access if you live in London or the South.
My 7 year old car has had 3 "dealer" services and I do the intermediate oil change. Running costs are still averaging out at less than £200 a year (plus a set of Michelins). C5 must be easiest to own 350 bhp sports car by a huge margin!
My 7 year old car has had 3 "dealer" services and I do the intermediate oil change. Running costs are still averaging out at less than £200 a year (plus a set of Michelins). C5 must be easiest to own 350 bhp sports car by a huge margin!
Mine is showing 25% left on the oil and I have a 2000 mile trip coming up which would take me to within 500 miles of the service.
As this will be the first service for me, a) is it ok to leave it that 'late' and b) can
anyone recommend a place in the Northants / Bucks regions for a service?
I know of a couple of places, but looking for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
As this will be the first service for me, a) is it ok to leave it that 'late' and b) can
anyone recommend a place in the Northants / Bucks regions for a service?
I know of a couple of places, but looking for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
Cuban said:
Mine is showing 25% left on the oil and I have a 2000 mile trip coming up which would take me to within 500 miles of the service.
As this will be the first service for me, a) is it ok to leave it that 'late' and b) can
anyone recommend a place in the Northants / Bucks regions for a service?
I know of a couple of places, but looking for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
As this will be the first service for me, a) is it ok to leave it that 'late' and b) can
anyone recommend a place in the Northants / Bucks regions for a service?
I know of a couple of places, but looking for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
If you have a warranty with your car then get it done by Stratstones / Bauer Millett otherwsie I would DIY, changing the oil is so simple anyone can do it, you just need to get the right filter which will cost you about $6 in the USA, (£12 here).
Most of the first service is checking stuff i.e. brake pads etc. which again is just an inspection no actual changing stuff.
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