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Title: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SportlineComz on 21 June 2011, 18:31
Hi,

Looking for a mechanic/specialist that actually knows his/her stuff on MK1 Cabrio's! Im in Tottenham (North London) and it seems like nothing is in the area? Don't have any major work to be carried out but would love to know that i could go to someone trustworthy and reliable and mainly local if i ever had any issues.
I need to get my MOT done within the next 2 weeks so any recommendations, help on where to go would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: Guy on 21 June 2011, 18:48
I think you need to speak to a chap called raferackstraw who also lives in Tottering-ham, he'll probably be able to advise you on who to see... he should be on here soon enough as he's about most days

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Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SportlineComz on 21 June 2011, 18:51
great hopefully he gets in contact

thanks mate
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: Guy on 21 June 2011, 19:00
Quote from: SportlineComz on 21 June 2011, 18:51
great hopefully he gets in contact

thanks mate

no probs :)
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 June 2011, 22:47
Quote from: SportlineComz on 21 June 2011, 18:31
Hi,

Looking for a mechanic/specialist that actually knows his/her stuff on MK1 Cabrio's! Im in Tottenham (North London) and it seems like nothing is in the area? Don't have any major work to be carried out but would love to know that i could go to someone trustworthy and reliable and mainly local if i ever had any issues.
I need to get my MOT done within the next 2 weeks so any recommendations, help on where to go would be much appreciated!

Thanks



What kind of work do you think it needs for its MOT?
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SportlineComz on 21 June 2011, 23:17
Hi,

Not 100% sure to be honest? But i had a service and some bits (new hose, diz cap, therm stat) replaced a couple months ago.
I know what needs to be sorted out but im not sure if these things would result in failing MOT if i didn't sort them out before doing the MOT?
Need to sort suspension,shocks, rocker cover gasket, timing belt and steering alignment. Other than that i think the car is fine.

Thanks
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: Martz on 21 June 2011, 23:20
The chap that Guy said will recommend someone or voodoo motorsport - http://www.voodoomotorsport.com/ - good guys

Martz
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SportlineComz on 21 June 2011, 23:37
Quote from: Martz on 21 June 2011, 23:20
The chap that Guy said will recommend someone or voodoo motorsport - http://www.voodoomotorsport.com/ - good guys

Martz

Hey Martz,

Yeah i'v been in contact with Laura from Voodoo before a while back about a springs/shocks set. But just seems a bit far for me. Do they do all normal everyday mechanical work on cars (MOT, service etc)? Might get in contact with them again.

Thanks Martz
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 June 2011, 00:06
Quote from: SportlineComz on 21 June 2011, 23:37
Quote from: Martz on 21 June 2011, 23:20
The chap that Guy said will recommend someone or voodoo motorsport - http://www.voodoomotorsport.com/ - good guys

Martz

Hey Martz,

Yeah i'v been in contact with Laura from Voodoo before a while back about a springs/shocks set. But just seems a bit far for me. Do they do all normal everyday mechanical work on cars (MOT, service etc)? Might get in contact with them again.

Thanks Martz

To be honest with most of things you have just mentioned I don't think they justify a specialist as such... Most of those can be easily sorted by a reputable garage.
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: raferackstraw on 22 June 2011, 07:54
hi mate for stuff like shocks etc i use a small garage call lion road garage speak to jeff or bob on 02088077286 they are very good and are not cowboys, they are at n9 9dn very near edmonton green station, beware they can be very busy. they did a cambelt for me on a valver a couple of years back for £80 iirc  :wink:
basic servicing and running probs i do myself, its just stuff i havent the tools for when i use them
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SportlineComz on 22 June 2011, 12:51
Quote from: raferackstraw on 22 June 2011, 07:54
hi mate for stuff like shocks etc i use a small garage call lion road garage speak to jeff or bob on 02088077286 they are very good and are not cowboys, they are at n9 9dn very near edmonton green station, beware they can be very busy. they did a cambelt for me on a valver a couple of years back for £80 iirc  :wink:
basic servicing and running probs i do myself, its just stuff i havent the tools for when i use them

Hi mate,

Thanks that's great help! I know exactly where that is also (10mins from me). Will definitely give them a call within the week. 
So they have good knowledge when it comes to MK1 gti cabrio's? Last place i went to took ages on trying to find the right hose that would fit (didnt know much about the car).
Thanks and maybe we could meet up sometime for a drive. you can give me lessons on basic servicing, running probs wink wink (save myself a few pennies lol)
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 June 2011, 13:07
Quote from: SportlineComz on 22 June 2011, 12:51
Quote from: raferackstraw on 22 June 2011, 07:54
hi mate for stuff like shocks etc i use a small garage call lion road garage speak to jeff or bob on 02088077286 they are very good and are not cowboys, they are at n9 9dn very near edmonton green station, beware they can be very busy. they did a cambelt for me on a valver a couple of years back for £80 iirc  :wink:
basic servicing and running probs i do myself, its just stuff i havent the tools for when i use them

Hi mate,

Thanks that's great help! I know exactly where that is also (10mins from me). Will definitely give them a call within the week. 
So they have good knowledge when it comes to MK1 gti cabrio's? Last place i went to took ages on trying to find the right hose that would fit (didnt know much about the car).
Thanks and maybe we could meet up sometime for a drive. you can give me lessons on basic servicing, running probs wink wink (save myself a few pennies lol)


In the mean time have scan through HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=41.0)  Plenty of up to date info and maintenance stuff on MK1's. :afro:
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: Guy on 22 June 2011, 13:35
Quote from: SportlineComz on 22 June 2011, 12:51
Quote from: raferackstraw on 22 June 2011, 07:54
hi mate for stuff like shocks etc i use a small garage call lion road garage speak to jeff or bob on 02088077286 they are very good and are not cowboys, they are at n9 9dn very near edmonton green station, beware they can be very busy. they did a cambelt for me on a valver a couple of years back for £80 iirc  :wink:
basic servicing and running probs i do myself, its just stuff i havent the tools for when i use them

Hi mate,

Thanks that's great help! I know exactly where that is also (10mins from me). Will definitely give them a call within the week. 
So they have good knowledge when it comes to MK1 gti cabrio's? Last place i went to took ages on trying to find the right hose that would fit (didnt know much about the car).
Thanks and maybe we could meet up sometime for a drive. you can give me lessons on basic servicing, running probs wink wink (save myself a few pennies lol)


i love it when a plan comes together  :cool:
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Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: raferackstraw on 22 June 2011, 17:39

[/quote]

Hi mate,

Thanks that's great help! I know exactly where that is also (10mins from me). Will definitely give them a call within the week. 
So they have good knowledge when it comes to MK1 gti cabrio's? Last place i went to took ages on trying to find the right hose that would fit (didnt know much about the car).
Thanks and maybe we could meet up sometime for a drive. you can give me lessons on basic servicing, running probs wink wink (save myself a few pennies lol)

[/quote]

bob used to own a mk1 but they have very good knowledge on all cars. i dont mind showing how to do a service but as for going for a 'drive' together, that sounds really ghey  :grin: so i'll give that a miss  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SportlineComz on 22 June 2011, 18:58
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H8e_k5sQFg
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: raferackstraw on 22 June 2011, 19:47
lol if you are borat then im sorry thats a no go  :grin:
pm me when you get to 10 and we can have a rendezvous oh la la  :grin:
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: Guy on 22 June 2011, 20:47
Quote from: raferackstraw on 22 June 2011, 17:39


Hi mate,

Thanks that's great help! I know exactly where that is also (10mins from me). Will definitely give them a call within the week. 
So they have good knowledge when it comes to MK1 gti cabrio's? Last place i went to took ages on trying to find the right hose that would fit (didnt know much about the car).
Thanks and maybe we could meet up sometime for a drive. you can give me lessons on basic servicing, running probs wink wink (save myself a few pennies lol)

[/quote]

bob used to own a mk1 but they have very good knowledge on all cars. i dont mind showing how to do a service but as for going for a 'drive' together, that sounds really ghey  :grin: so i'll give that a miss  :rolleyes:
[/quote]

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Mechanic in North London.
Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 June 2011, 00:31
 :laugh:

Ah come on raferackstraw.... how about about a nice walk instead?  :kiss: