Service for my TVR Chimaera

[bad company]

My Chimaera is coming up for a 36,000 service. I've had the previous 2 done by my local chap who was a Rover dealer once upon a time, plus it's very convenient to shop locally.
However, this is a major service and the TVR garage charge £649.00 as opposed to a lot less with the local chap. But.........would the local chap do as good a job do you think?

[Legend83]

Where abouts in East Anglia are you? Might be a bit of a trek but Offord's near Cambridge list their 12k sevice for Chimaera's at £360.

[AlexB]

You could try Kerridges (used to be a TVR dealer, now indie) in Needham Market - I've used them and they seemed very good - a bit expensive though!

Scole Engineering near Diss are meant to be very good too!

Alex

[DavHughes]

I'd stick with the local guy (if you trust him). Just be specific in what work you need done in the service.

Dav

[Mr Pig]

Hi badcompany.
Alex B mentioned two places. I have used both and Scole Engineering get my vote. They are enthusiastic, knowledgable and value for money.

[bad company]

Thanks Legend83, the £649 was from Kerridges, Offords price is very competitive. I do like Kerridges very much AlexB, but it does seem a lot of money. Thanks very much for all your input, I appreciate your comments.

[Nick P]

Go to Scole engineering....half the price of Kerridges. I can testify to that.

[Chauch]

I use the Offords near Huntingdon and have had very good experience.

[zippee]

Bad Company, tried to PM you but your profile won't allow it. I use this company along with several other PHers - www.sebringinternational.co.uk/ their based near Wisbech and Matt the service guy has extensive TVR knowledge, from Brundles TVR when they were going and other indies. Give him a call and I'm pretty sure you'll be pleased.

[zumbruk]

Chauch said:

I use the Offords near Huntingdon and have had very good experience.

Same here. The '450 just came back from a 12K service & MOT - just over £400, IIRC.

[HUGE]

bad company said:

Thanks Legend83, the £649 was from Kerridges, Offords price is very competitive. I do like Kerridges very much AlexB, but it does seem a lot of money. Thanks very much for all your input, I appreciate your comments.

...yup,found Kerridges a bit lumpy myself...although in their defence they were very thorough.They even found a couple of very minor niggles which I had neglected to mention,and sorted them out