AM repair Kent/Surrey/W.Sussex borders
AM repair Kent/Surrey/W.Sussex borders
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CB83

Original Poster:

7 posts

131 months

Monday 17th September 2018
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Evening all,

Recently moved out of London to East Surrey and looking for a garage to take my V8V to, clutch is finally on its deathbed.

Any recommendations either AM or indy?

Cheers
Chris

Jon39

15,011 posts

174 months

Monday 17th September 2018
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Just in case you are unaware, many choose to have a twin plate version fitted at clutch change time.
Pedal far lighter, clutch wear will be more gradual.

The only downside is that you might experience a little more gearbox chatter at tickover and at very low revs.





tonyhall38

4,194 posts

247 months

Tuesday 18th September 2018
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Pugsley and lewis in beckenham....

Bobajobbob

1,599 posts

127 months

Tuesday 18th September 2018
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How far are you from Sevenoaks? There is an official dealer there.

M5MarkM

1,686 posts

202 months

Tuesday 18th September 2018
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I'd highly recommend Trinity Engineering. A great team and really passionate about AM's

NewbishDelight

118 posts

99 months

Tuesday 18th September 2018
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You're probably close enough that Works will send a truck for you? Give the modern workshop a ring and ask Simon.

MJN53

63 posts

156 months

Sunday 30th September 2018
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should try Richard Williams, Cobham, but with all these things get a quote......

akita1

497 posts

231 months

Monday 1st October 2018
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I am in Bexleyheath and have used Aston Martin Sevenoaks very helpful but maybe a bit of a wait as they always seem busy I am about to give Pugsley and lewis a try as I have a traction control warning after meeting a pothole will keep you updated.

akita1

497 posts

231 months

Monday 1st October 2018
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I am in Bexleyheath and have used Aston Martin Sevenoaks very helpful but maybe a bit of a wait as they always seem busy I am about to give Pugsley and lewis a try as I have a traction control warning after meeting a pothole will keep you updated.

MarkM3Evoplus

862 posts

231 months

Monday 1st October 2018
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MJN53 said:
should try Richard Williams, Cobham, but with all these things get a quote......
Hi Mike,

(it's Mark off the AMOC Vanquish forum)

I heard Richard is pretty much retired now from RS Williams

CB83

Original Poster:

7 posts

131 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2018
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Thanks for the input all, got a shortlist to call round this afternoon.

Throttle Body

453 posts

204 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2018
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You might try JH Pearce & Co near Chobham. I haven't used them, but might do so when the next service comes up.

CB83

Original Poster:

7 posts

131 months

Thursday 11th October 2018
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Thanks again for the input all. managed to scrape a few quotes together. Fitted inclusive of VAT.

AM Sevenoaks - £4,700
Trinity - £4,000
AHM - £3,400

Point of reference if anyone is looking in future.

vpr

3,935 posts

269 months

Thursday 11th October 2018
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CB83 said:
Thanks again for the input all. managed to scrape a few quotes together. Fitted inclusive of VAT.

AM Sevenoaks - £4,700
Trinity - £4,000
AHM - £3,400

Point of reference if anyone is looking in future.
Gordon Bennett that’s a lot of dough for a clutch.

Bobajobbob

1,599 posts

127 months

Thursday 11th October 2018
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vpr said:
Gordon Bennett that’s a lot of dough for a clutch.
Agreed. Is that the same item across all three companies or twin plate with one and single plate another?

CB83

Original Poster:

7 posts

131 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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They are indeed..All twin plate & flywheel. Managed 36k without needing replacement, which from what I've read is quite spectacular!

akita1

497 posts

231 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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Re my previous post concerning my meeting with a pothole and dsc service lights on just got it back from Pugsley & lewis great service and reasonable cost would recommend you give them a look for your clutch I will be taking it back for servicing etc.

akita1

497 posts

231 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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Re my previous post concerning my meeting with a pothole and dsc service lights on just got it back from Pugsley & lewis great service and reasonable cost would recommend you give them a look for your clutch I will be taking it back for servicing etc.

williamp

20,464 posts

304 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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CB83

Original Poster:

7 posts

131 months

Friday 12th October 2018
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Did speak with Pugsley & Lewis and they referred me to AHM as they wouldn't do the clutch replacement themselves.