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h19 jjm

Original Poster:

162 posts

272 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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Hi all Newbie Alert !!
Iv'e just bought a 928GT today and i am wondering if there are any good independents in the North West area ?
I want to have it checked over as there are a few small elec issues.
Cheers.

ism123

373 posts

240 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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Ninemeister, Hartech, Sports & Classic to name but a few

scruffy101

540 posts

245 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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Loe bank motors near Ramsbottom know their way round 928s.

g-boy

236 posts

247 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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if i had to choose between ninemeister, hartech and loe bank (for boxster servicing) where should i go?

scruffy101

540 posts

245 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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Now you are asking!I live in south Manchester so loe bank and especially hartech are a pain to get to so I went to Ninemeister who were great and their hire car cost £15.The service was great and the cars they work on are really really impressive.

h19 jjm

Original Poster:

162 posts

272 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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Does anyone have a number for Ninemeister or web address ?
Thanks

Lurking Lawyer

4,535 posts

255 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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Google is your friend!!

(HINT: Look at the first result with the very obvious URL! )

h19 jjm

Original Poster:

162 posts

272 months

Sunday 11th February 2007
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Oh the wonder that is GOOGLE !!
Thanks

thegoose

8,077 posts

240 months

Monday 12th February 2007
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You could also try Unit Eleven in Warrington www.uniteleven.co.uk or Sports & Classic www.sportsandclassic.co.uk At either of these, you will be dealing directly with the guy who gets his hands dirty working on your car. I find this really important as I want to see (sometimes) and understand as much as I can about what's being done and why. You then know you can then trust them to do what's needed and about the time spent and hence charged for.

Without large overheads, the labour rates are good too, and they know they have to look after you properly so you'll come back, as it affects them directly if you don't.

sal 965

586 posts

241 months

Monday 12th February 2007
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thegoose said:
You could also try Unit Eleven in Warrington www.uniteleven.co.uk or Sports & Classic www.sportsandclassic.co.uk At either of these, you will be dealing directly with the guy who gets his hands dirty working on your car. I find this really important as I want to see (sometimes) and understand as much as I can about what's being done and why. You then know you can then trust them to do what's needed and about the time spent and hence charged for.

Without large overheads, the labour rates are good too, and they know they have to look after you properly so you'll come back, as it affects them directly if you don't.


Same to be said of Loe Bank Motors. 928's are their thing whereas some of the others are more known for work on 911's

fieldl

1,320 posts

261 months

Monday 12th February 2007
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Mike at Sports and Classic gets a thumbup from me.
My cars is there at the moment

997gt3

3,139 posts

244 months

Monday 12th February 2007
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If you have a 928 then Loe Bank are the place to go.

thegoose

8,077 posts

240 months

Monday 12th February 2007
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sal 965 said:
Same to be said of Loe Bank Motors. 928's are their thing whereas some of the others are more known for work on 911's


Not used them, but you're right about 928s. G-boy on this thread asked about Boxsters, my reply more relevant to that really. I know Johnny at Unit Eleven tries to have as little to do with 928s as possible and would send enquiries Loe Bank's way. I think Mike at Sports & Classic has a similar view.

boxsey

3,579 posts

240 months

Monday 12th February 2007
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g-boy said:
if i had to choose between ninemeister, hartech and loe bank (for boxster servicing) where should i go?


We are very lucky in the NorthWest as there are a lot of good independents for us to choose from. For boxster servicing in particular take your pick of those already mentioned above depending on how far away they are:

Hartech - Bolton
Ninemeister - Warrington
Sports & Classic - South Manchester/Cheshire
JMH Automotive - Holmes Chapel/Cheshire