TVR Chimaera Servicing - Hampshire/Surrey/Bristol

[V6Alfisti]

The Chimaera is due a service in Jan 2009 and I am looking to get it booked in.

I am currently in Hampshire/Surrey and will also be around Bristol.

It is only due the 6000 mile service, as it had a 12,000 mile last time and has done about 4k since.

It was serviced the last few years (previous owner) by TVR Henley. However it looks like they have shut up shop? (no website) and the previous owner felt they were quite pricey.

So any recommendations? (also fair labour costs would be handy, as I would like them to look at a couple of other minor things (leaky footwell for instance) and I don't want to be bent over on the labour)

I guess I am looking at around £300? (for essentially an oil change, usual checks and making sure all the nuts are tight)

Also a quick question - for the last 3/4 years I have always used my Alfa/Maserati/Ferrari Specialist, always been treated fairly and felt the cost of the work was in proportion with the work carried out, he also works on a number of TVR's, I think I can guess the answer, but I am guessing a Alfa stamp in the TVR book would not be appreciated by the wider market?

[SimonV8ster]

Personally I wouldn't be worried to see an Alfa stamp in a book if the majority are TVR dealers. Its been serviced and looked after would be my main concern.

Fenhurts can't be far away from you, Austec TVR in Crawley (near Gatwick) ??

[cs174]

Andy at APM Automotive gets my vote.

www.apmautomotive.co.uk

cs174

[robbri]

You could try dulfords near culumpton excellent service. www.dulfordauto.co.uk

Edited by robbri on Monday 15th December 16:23

[Don1]

cs174 said:

Andy at APM Automotive gets my vote.

www.apmautomotive.co.uk

cs174

+1.

And juist because I've never seen it used before:

[Chris Smith]

I use Webbs just outside Bristol and they have been spot on for the last 4 years.

[golfer_Johny]

I was recommended to try Forza west who are situated in Chepstow so only 10 mins from Bristol. Stuart the machanic only started the business about 5 months ago but as a BMW master machanic and after working also at Broughtons he has loads of experience in not only TVR but RR, Ferrari and many other exotic cars. As for his labour charge and over all costs he is very fair and is more than willing to spend the time and effort to do the fiddly little jobs that a lot of garages would not be interested in or would be far to expensive because of there labour charges and over heads. Another reason for the cheaper repair costs is that he is able to keep his over head costs down as he works alone.
I had tried previosly mentioned garages and after having met Stuart and leaving my car two days with him i can honestly say the standard of his work together with my final bill were great and that i will definately be going back.

[Blues]

Racing Green get my vote

[VerySideways]

Blues said:

Racing Green get my vote

Really?

[SpudMurphy]

Ran into a small problem while transiting through Surrey/Sussex/Hampshire area a while back. The service department at Fernhurst were first rate; fixed the problem fast and without fuss. Highly recommended!

[400+bhp]

fernhust fine if your in surrey close to epsom ish then had good services from tvr fix...there no is readerly avail if you google good luck

[< FORZA WEST]

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&amp...

hope that helps you

[jubileejim]

Hi

I always use The Garage in Compton near Guildford 01483 811995 hes a TVR specialist and offers a good service at a good price. The service also includes a wax oil top up on the corners of the chassis where debris from the road wares it down.

[911Dreamer]

Neil Garner is not too far from the M4 (J16) - http://www.neilgarner.co.uk/TVR_specials/

[pjac67]

If you want to reduce your labour costs and get a thorough professional job from a bloke who is very trustworthy I recommend Tony Gaston @ Severn Beach (5 mins from Aust Services off M4 Bristol) - used to run a Chim and is used by many in the TVRCC Bristol (also recommend Dulfords but that's outside your area remit...).
Contact details:
JT Classic Services. 66, Beach Avenue, Severn Beach, Bristol, Avon BS35 4PB Tel: [phone].

[Don]

David at "The Garage" just off the A3 looks after our Chimaera and has for years. Always reliable, knows them inside and out and a pleasure to deal with.

[Bunglist]

Frenchmoor Racing are pretty good as well, very reasonably priced, and do a good job.

I have only ever taken mine to this place.

Speak to Mark, he used to own a TVR so knows all about them.

They are in West Titherley, Salisbury area.

[V6Alfisti]

Thank you for all the suggestions, I will be in contact with them all shortly

Let's hope a few have some credit crunch busting deals