36K and 5 year Belt Service - any alternatives to Ness Motors Perth?

[MarkR_V6]

Hey all,

The big belt service is due on the 197 at the end of October but the car is up for its spark plug service this month, I was thinking about killing two birds with one stone.

When I had the V6 I put it into Ness Motors in Perth. I couldn't fault the work but I always thought the price was a bit high.

I just gave them a ring for to get a quote and they'll do the spark plug service for £249, fair enough I guess...a little steep though.

The belts they will do for £549, so if I get both done together (which would be easier for me) it'd come in at a not inconsiderable £798!

Are there any other garages local to tayside who you'd trust to carry out the work that may be a bit cheaper?

Like I said, I cant fault their work but £800 is a fair wedge - only plus side is I could test drive their 200 again

Thanks for any help

-Mark.

Cheers

 

[koi]

You're in Birmingham? Only place to go is Fred's!

 

[MarkR_V6]

I'm in Birmingham but the car is in Dundee

I work in Brum during the week and fly back up north every Friday for the weekend, hence Ness Motors in Perth!

 

[rory182]

I'd suggest driving to brum one week and visiting Fred

 

[AKFM1]

Fred!!!

 

[D4N13L]

BTM performance is fred

 

[MarcB]

Im in Edinburgh and im wanting to take my car to Fred @ BTM for work but im just waiting to get a quote from him and have been now for over 3 weeks.

 

[Fred@BTM]

ahem, check your inbox Marc, was sent earlier today

 

[Beef-Mc]

Falkland Performance in Glenrothes did a few of the 1*2.

 

[MarcB]

ahem, check your inbox Marc, was sent earlier today

Got in now.

If im being honest i dont think i would use anyone in scotland. I would much rather drive to BTM or RS Tuning for any sort of work.

 

[MarkR_V6]

I meant to update this last Ocotber when I actually got the belts done but never got around to it. I ended up going to Falkland Performance, I don't think they had ever done a 197 but the price was good and I cant fault the service. Gets the thumbs up for me.

Cheers.

 

[Martin_172]

i thought falkland didnt have the proper tools?

 

[deer_dodger]

SWR in Stirling

 

[Djw John]

Im very happy with SWR in Stirling tbh, and so is Stu (with the sunflower) and Noddie (alien green 200). Stu and I have both had the full belt and dephasers done and we both ran good power afterwards so I would certianly say them, close by if there was an issue for any reason too.

 

[Martin_172]

my mate painted SWR's escort race car and after having a good look around it, i would certainly let them work on my car!! it was spotless!!!

 

[Cupman29]

For standard servicing just take it to reputable dealer. Bit more expensive but by the time you drive 600 miles it should work out less.