List of McLaren Specialists?

[TBCTBC]

I recently recall seeing a link to a list of national McLaren specialists which included Renn Works, Jack Webber Motorsports etc.

Does anyone recall seeing it and if so, are they able to post it on here?

Thanks.

[Zorbathegreek]

https://garageguild.co.uk/mclaren-specialists

The list is at bottom of page past all of the keyword stuffing.

Edited by Zorbathegreek on Tuesday 2nd June 12:53

[TBCTBC]

Thanks, that's great

[BAMoFo]

It is a pity that nobody has reviewed A.S Autoworks Ltd or Lister Collection yet because they could be great options for McLaren owner in the north and north west of England. I have contacted Lister Collection and they have confirmed that they have the full MDS diagnostic software so that is a decent start.

[650S]

I wonder is this list compiled by AI?

Without commenting on them individually, some don't even have a workshop - but are very reputable in motor-trade terms, some work on a wide range of brands doing a super job, but could not claim specialisation in McLaren, some are well established with more expertise and higher standards than the dealerships, - but all are "specialist".

Be interesting to see the qualifying criteria for the list

Personally, I am fairly particular who I let loose maintaining my car.

[Zorbathegreek]

650S said:

I wonder is this list compiled by AI?

Without commenting on them individually, some don't even have a workshop - but are very reputable in motor-trade terms, some work on a wide range of brands doing a super job, but could not claim specialisation in McLaren, some are well established with more expertise and higher standards than the dealerships, - but all are "specialist".

Be interesting to see the qualifying criteria for the list

Personally, I am fairly particular who I let loose maintaining my car.

Not AI, smells more like someone building a sales-lead enquiry website/directory without the specialist trader being involved at first - trust-a-trader.com type of directory. Just scraping content from information found on the web with some random/bogus/unidentifiable reviews (first name only). Once it gets some traction and proof of generating enquiries, there’ll be a message sent to the trader asking for them to subscribe to the directory @ £ per month. Fairly common but not really based on anything reliable.

[Oaky]

Seems likely. The info on warranty options gives Rennworks as providing their own which is not the case (they resell)

[TTB]

Oaky said:

Seems likely. The info on warranty options gives Rennworks as providing their own which is not the case (they resell)

The info on the directory doesn't say anything about warranty, thats only on RennWorks website from what I can see. And they are completely open about the warranty being a resell, it can be used anywhere subject to the usual caveats around authorisation before works etc.

Sam is an ex-Mclaren tech, knows the cars inside out and is well recommended by both V and Jack Webb.

[Oaky]

Read on

“ Specialist-led warranty cover from independents such as Thorney Motorsport and Rennworks “

Plus their separate report:

https://garageguild.co.uk/mclaren-specialists/warr...

ETA: I was with Sam yesterday and he reconfirmed this (he first worked on one of my cars - a Porsche - going on 20 years ago. Happy days)

Edited by Oaky on Friday 5th June 15:07

Edited by Oaky on Friday 5th June 15:08

[TTB]

Oaky said:

Read on

Specialist-led warranty cover from independents such as Thorney Motorsport and Rennworks

Plus their separate report:

https://garageguild.co.uk/mclaren-specialists/warr...

Thanks, hadn't seen that part.
Though Rennworks own site isn't absolutely clear on that, though they do make it so when you speak to them.

TBH it's the warranty I'll be putting on mine so hopefully decent

[garageguild.co.uk]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and discussion, it's genuinely appreciated

I’m Mark, the founder of Garage Guild, and it’s great to see the site being discussed amongst owners and enthusiasts.

A couple of points I'd like to clarify. Garage Guild isn't an AI-generated directory. The idea came from my own experiences trying to find trusted specialists for performance and supercars, often relying on scattered forum posts, recommendations and word of mouth. The goal is to create a resource that brings specialist information and genuine owner feedback together in one place to help owners make more informed decisions.

Some have commented that the specialist pages are quite content-heavy, which is fair. That's partly a conscious decision to ensure owners can find the information they're looking for and that the pages can be discovered through search engines when people are actively researching specialists.

Thank you also for pointing out the wording around McLaren warranties and Rennworks. We weren't aware they resold third-party warranty products rather than providing their own warranty, and we have updated the guide to make that clearer. More generally, many specialists work alongside third-party warranty providers, and the content now reflects that distinction.

Garage Guild is still evolving, and feedback like this is incredibly valuable. If you spot anything inaccurate, have suggestions for improvement, or feel a specialist is missing, please let me know. Garages can also claim or add their listings free of charge.

Most importantly, if you've used any of the specialists listed, I'd love for you to share your experience. Genuine owner reviews are ultimately what will make the platform useful and trustworthy for the next owner researching where to take their car.

Thanks again for taking the time to have a look and provide feedback!

[Oaky]

Hi Mark - Rennworks are excellent and have made my decision to self-warranty my 720S since the McLaren Extended Warranty expired a sensible decision (so far 🤞)

[garageguild.co.uk]

Oaky said:

Hi Mark - Rennworks are excellent and have made my decision to self-warranty my 720S since the McLaren Extended Warranty expired a sensible decision (so far ?)

Great to hear! We'd love for you to leave that feedback on the site, it really helps out the garage and will boost their rankings on our site.

Again, really appreciate the feedback and invite any other comments on Garage Guild!