I thought I would start a thread to list the best and worst companies you have dealt with, in relation to your cars, in Ireland.
I will update the next two posts with any details posted thereafter to keep things neat, and put the relevant company into the best category. The intention is that other members can use this as a reference should they want to get anything done.
Feel free to post appropriate details and a brief account of your experiences. While this is primarily intended for Irish companies please feel free to include any internet or mail order companies you have used to deliver stuff to you.
You can use these headings to supply the info...
Company:
Type of work:
Contact name:
Contact number:
Email:
Comments:
Cheers
The Best and Worst in Ireland
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spanky
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Re: The Best and Worst in Ireland
RECOMMENDED
Mechanics
Company: W J Taylor, Lisburn BT27 5NW
Type of work: Mechanics and mechanical engineering workshop
Contact name: Michael Taylor
Contact number: 028 9266 3205
Comments: I have known him for 20+ years. He loves working with old cars (he has a '30s MG). Great mechanic. Also operates a workshop so can skim discs etc if required.
Company: East Coast Customs, Lisburn
Type of work: Mechanics and tuning
Contact name: John (owner)
Contact number: 028 92666555
Comments: I have added East Coast here as well 'cause they can do routine and troubleshooting maintenance on your car as well as Tuning. Highly recommended.
Motor factors
Tuning
Company: Comiskey Engineering, Portadown
Type of work: Engine reconditioning
Contact name: Patrick
Contact number: 028 38 332040
Comments: (3913mark) Did my forged engine build to a high standard and very reasonable price.
Company: East Coast Customs, Lisburn
Type of work: Mechanics and tuning
Contact name: Robert or Dave
Contact number: 028 92666555
Comments: (3913mark) Mapped my Apexi Power FC and fitted and set up my Gizzmo boost controller. Also removed and refitted by drive train. Pricey but top quality work.
Wheels/Tyres
Company: Glenavy Road Tyre Service, Moira
Type of work: Tyres, balancing, alignment
Contact name: Colin
Contact number: 028 9261 3655
Comments: You can select this company through Black Circles
Company: Central Tyre Services, Belfast
Type of work: Tyres, balancing, four wheel suspension geometry setting
Contact name: James Eary
Contact number: 028 90 238508
Comments: (3913mark) Set up my car to the camber/castor/toe in settings I gave them. Used by AI Autosport and Porsche (and me) to name but a few.
Company: Kirkpatrick Tyre Serivces
Type of work: Tyres, balancing, alignment
Contact name: Neil
Contact number: 07525141014
Comments: Mobile tyre fitting service around Antrim. Based in Antrim, a fully mobile setup which means he can come direct to you as long as you are within reasonable distance and doesn't charge any extra. TOYO and YOKOHAMMA specialist. Very helpful and nice guy GOOD prices. I got 2 new tyres recently Toyo Proxies T1R £95 each 225/45/17 fitted and balanced at your door, or at your work.
Painting/spraying
Company: Trevor Allen, Lisburn BT28
Type of work: Spraying, bodywork and polishing/detailing
Contact name: Trevor Allen
Contact number: 028 9230 1966
Comments: Done an excellent job on the front end of my car (Spanky). Mention you are a member of the OC when discussing price/terms. Also recommended to me by Momentum, my cousin (owns a painting business) and the guy who owns Subway in Moira!!!
Company: Crawfords Accident Repair
Type of work: Bodywork, interiors, mechanics
Contact name: Gary Crawford
Contact number: 028 90 757519
Comments: (3913mark) got my Mk1 through the MOT, replaced the sills on my Mk2 and painted the nose, fixed the damage to mum's MGF when I lost the back end. Total resprays on: mum's Saab 900, my Saab 900T, my friends 911 turbo and Manta GTE including new headlining. Fitted suspension kit to herself's Golf GTI and replaced my alternator. Costs marginally more than some but the standard of finish is second to none, including Bavarian!
ICE/Electrics
Company: Lisburn Car Electrics, Lisburn BT28 1JA
Type of work: Auto electricians
Contact number: 028 9267 8365
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Company: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk
Type of work: ICE suppliers
Comments: fast delivery, though delivery slightly expensive
Misc
Mechanics
Company: W J Taylor, Lisburn BT27 5NW
Type of work: Mechanics and mechanical engineering workshop
Contact name: Michael Taylor
Contact number: 028 9266 3205
Comments: I have known him for 20+ years. He loves working with old cars (he has a '30s MG). Great mechanic. Also operates a workshop so can skim discs etc if required.
Company: East Coast Customs, Lisburn
Type of work: Mechanics and tuning
Contact name: John (owner)
Contact number: 028 92666555
Comments: I have added East Coast here as well 'cause they can do routine and troubleshooting maintenance on your car as well as Tuning. Highly recommended.
Motor factors
Tuning
Company: Comiskey Engineering, Portadown
Type of work: Engine reconditioning
Contact name: Patrick
Contact number: 028 38 332040
Comments: (3913mark) Did my forged engine build to a high standard and very reasonable price.
Company: East Coast Customs, Lisburn
Type of work: Mechanics and tuning
Contact name: Robert or Dave
Contact number: 028 92666555
Comments: (3913mark) Mapped my Apexi Power FC and fitted and set up my Gizzmo boost controller. Also removed and refitted by drive train. Pricey but top quality work.
Wheels/Tyres
Company: Glenavy Road Tyre Service, Moira
Type of work: Tyres, balancing, alignment
Contact name: Colin
Contact number: 028 9261 3655
Comments: You can select this company through Black Circles
Company: Central Tyre Services, Belfast
Type of work: Tyres, balancing, four wheel suspension geometry setting
Contact name: James Eary
Contact number: 028 90 238508
Comments: (3913mark) Set up my car to the camber/castor/toe in settings I gave them. Used by AI Autosport and Porsche (and me) to name but a few.
Company: Kirkpatrick Tyre Serivces
Type of work: Tyres, balancing, alignment
Contact name: Neil
Contact number: 07525141014
Comments: Mobile tyre fitting service around Antrim. Based in Antrim, a fully mobile setup which means he can come direct to you as long as you are within reasonable distance and doesn't charge any extra. TOYO and YOKOHAMMA specialist. Very helpful and nice guy GOOD prices. I got 2 new tyres recently Toyo Proxies T1R £95 each 225/45/17 fitted and balanced at your door, or at your work.
Painting/spraying
Company: Trevor Allen, Lisburn BT28
Type of work: Spraying, bodywork and polishing/detailing
Contact name: Trevor Allen
Contact number: 028 9230 1966
Comments: Done an excellent job on the front end of my car (Spanky). Mention you are a member of the OC when discussing price/terms. Also recommended to me by Momentum, my cousin (owns a painting business) and the guy who owns Subway in Moira!!!
Company: Crawfords Accident Repair
Type of work: Bodywork, interiors, mechanics
Contact name: Gary Crawford
Contact number: 028 90 757519
Comments: (3913mark) got my Mk1 through the MOT, replaced the sills on my Mk2 and painted the nose, fixed the damage to mum's MGF when I lost the back end. Total resprays on: mum's Saab 900, my Saab 900T, my friends 911 turbo and Manta GTE including new headlining. Fitted suspension kit to herself's Golf GTI and replaced my alternator. Costs marginally more than some but the standard of finish is second to none, including Bavarian!
ICE/Electrics
Company: Lisburn Car Electrics, Lisburn BT28 1JA
Type of work: Auto electricians
Contact number: 028 9267 8365
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Company: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk
Type of work: ICE suppliers
Comments: fast delivery, though delivery slightly expensive
Misc
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spanky
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- Gender: Male
- Location: N.Ireland
Re: The Best and Worst in Ireland
TO BE AVOIDED
Mechanics
Motor factors
Tuning
Wheels/Tyres
Painting/spraying
ICE/Electrics
Misc
Mechanics
Motor factors
Tuning
Wheels/Tyres
Painting/spraying
ICE/Electrics
Misc
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spanky
Topic author - Posts: 529
- Joined: 28/02/09 9:40
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 4
- MR2's Owned: 2
- Real Name: Mark
- Gender: Male
- Location: N.Ireland
Re: The Best and Worst in Ireland
Some new recommendations added to the list.
Any other post them up here and I will add them to the list ... good or bad.
I would ask that you think twice before listing anyone as bad.
Cheers
Any other post them up here and I will add them to the list ... good or bad.
I would ask that you think twice before listing anyone as bad.
Cheers
