Service time

[nozza]

Well it's getting close to service time on my silver beasty

I just phoned up Lotus and they want over £300

Does anyone know of a good Lotus service specialist in the bucks/oxfordshire area?

[andybuk99]

hmm never worried with a lotus specialist myself, the car is not that demanding mechanically. i found a very experienced mechanic and have never looked back. dont worry about not having lotus stamped in the book just make sure that the mechanic does stamp it. if you dont get any joy on here go into the other car forums and see where they get their pride and joys serviced.

[Mr_C]

where are you located?

I presume your car is out of warranty? If it's not, go to a Lotus Dealer until it is, then go elsewhere.

[nozza]

I am located in Aylesbury Bucks, i have a warranty but its a third party warranty not a lotus one. Don't think it supports servicing

[S Works]

I doubt any warranty will cover servicing costs as they are inherently linked to 'wear and tear' use of the car.

In your location I'd guess Steve Williams is your nearest. Very highly recommended on SELOC, many talk highly of his experience and keen pricing.
www.swlotus.co.uk/

[nozza]

S Works said:

I doubt any warranty will cover servicing costs as they are inherently linked to 'wear and tear' use of the car.

In your location I'd guess Steve Williams is your nearest. Very highly recommended on SELOC, many talk highly of his experience and keen pricing.
www.swlotus.co.uk/

Hi S works,

thanks for the link, I phoned the guy up and he explained everything he checks on the car during a service, from what he said it sounds great and 100 notes cheaper than Lotus.

Thanks again

noZZa

[S Works]

He is very highly recommended on SELOC. You're lucky to have a really top specialist nearby.

[shangani]

A dealer quoted me £290 for an A service, but by the time they had done the recommended items (brake fluid) the bill was over £400.

[seetim]

shangani said:

A dealer quoted me £290 for an A service, but by the time they had done the recommended items (brake fluid) the bill was over £400.

That is steep. Before looking into who could do it locally - i.e. Fibreglass Services, I ended up taking mine to the dealer I bought from, A service £265 all in.

[crazy6]

Just got back from B service, MOT and a few tweaks with Simon at www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ and I cannot recommend enough. Great guy and great advice and price... Won't sell you anything he wouldn't do to his own car ! Only owned the liz for 3 months so was a lil scared by first service & MOT but smooth sailing and no probs...in fact she is a "remarkable example" & in "nautilius blue" no less

[nozza]

crazy6 said:

Just got back from B service, MOT and a few tweaks with Simon at www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ and I cannot recommend enough. Great guy and great advice and price... Won't sell you anything he wouldn't do to his own car ! Only owned the liz for 3 months so was a lil scared by first service & MOT but smooth sailing and no probs...in fact she is a "remarkable example" & in "nautilius blue" no less

Excellent its the B service I need to get done, how much did it cost mate?
I will give them a ring too, thanks

On a bit of side note (is it possible to hijack my own thread ), I am quite interested in going to some of these SELOC and BOLOC meets,
Whats the deal? do I just turn up as a random or do I need to get myself known first?