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Galway car mechanic needed

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  • #62
    LowOdour
    Registered Users Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭LowOdour


    Need mechanic in the city...preferably between parkmore and anywhere as far in as the lisbaun estate (ballybrit included). This is because of getting to work. It needs a service, but i know it needs a couple of jobs done at the same time. Got quoted on price from a company this morning and thought it was fairly expensive for a standard service. Was hoping id get sparks changed included in the price.
    Anyone dealt with the czech guy in lisbaun mentioned previously?


  • #63
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    I went to the €99 service in ballybane industrial estate - sound guy there and granted I don't know a thing about cars but I'd been told by someone else that my lights dimming when I got the car started from stop was an alternator belt problem and he changed that for me with the labour included in the service, just charged for the part. (lights stopped dimming when I started the car too so it must have been the problem!)


  • #64
    LowOdour
    Registered Users Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭LowOdour


    Xiney wrote: »
    I went to the €99 service in ballybane industrial estate - sound guy there and granted I don't know a thing about cars but I'd been told by someone else that my lights dimming when I got the car started from stop was an alternator belt problem and he changed that for me with the labour included in the service, just charged for the part. (lights stopped dimming when I started the car too so it must have been the problem!)


    could you let me know who this crowd are...pm or otherwise. cheers!


  • #65
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    Well, they're just called €99 auto service... they've got a bright yellow sign across from mcdonagh's hardware.


  • #66
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Xiney wrote: »
    Well, they're just called €99 auto service... they've got a bright yellow sign across from mcdonagh's hardware.

    Xiney, did you drop the car to them, or could you wait while it was being serviced?


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  • #67
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    I dropped the car into them, they didn't have a waiting area.

    They do have a couple comercials with sign writing on them though, I suppose this might imply a collection service or something...


  • #68
    jkforde
    Registered Users Posts: 1,987 ✭✭✭jkforde


    Has anyone used Mike Higgins on the Headford Rd., on the right just before the castle going out? Still looking into getting my beloved bit of rust seen to and been told Byrnes are a-ching-ching and the motor ain't worth a that level of TLC!

    🌦️ 6.7kwp, 45°, SSW, mid-Galway 🌦️



  • #69
    Fiddlesnap
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭Fiddlesnap


    I'm between mechanics now that the legend Brenden in Shantalla has shut up shop. Anyone know a decent honest mechanic in Galway?

    TIA


  • #70
    fifib
    Registered Users Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭fifib


    anyone know what the average rate per hour in garages these days? ive been told main dealerships charge around €80p/h and my local guy (from price quoted to change a spring coil) is charging ~€60 p/h which I think is alot!


  • #71
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    fifib, ask in Motors.

    Fiddlesnap, what car and work do you need done? Read this thread for recommendations already made. Nuns Island guys good imo.


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  • #72
    jkforde
    Registered Users Posts: 1,987 ✭✭✭jkforde


    Fiddlesnap, I got a recommendation on here before for a fella and he's very sound for basic mechanical repairs and he also has good contacts for work that he himslef can't do - he's up around Clonboo and works part-time at it. Brendan Divilly 087xxx (Mods, I got permission from Brendan to post his contact details but remove if it contravenes policy)

    🌦️ 6.7kwp, 45°, SSW, mid-Galway 🌦️



  • #73
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Best keep it to PM anyway, no offence.
    Btw, I used Brendan myself, seemed good. Bit tricky to find his house though :)


  • #74
    alibabba
    Registered Users Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭alibabba


    Does anyone know where i can bring my car to check a bearing on front wheel in town?


  • #75
    deeds372
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭deeds372


    hey, Im about to buy my first car. Want a mechanic to have a look at it before I hand over the cash. It a semi-auto 99 Yaris, 50k miles. nct til 08/11. any recommendations?Im living on headford road. thanks


  • #76
    king_of_inismac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,365 ✭✭✭king_of_inismac


    deeds372,

    Pm sent


  • #77
    Dutchess
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭Dutchess


    I'm looking for a mechanic that can help with a pre buying inspection on car(s). Someone who could come along would be great but I can bring cars in as well. It'd be fantastic if they work weekends...If you know of anyone and where they are and what they charge, please PM me!


  • #78
    GuessWho2009
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 204 ✭✭GuessWho2009


    im sure there is a thread about this but cant seem to find it. need my timing belt done and was told a rat ate through my maniford board so it stops the power so everyone thinks im a learner driver being overtaken by tractors. not that bad really but feels like it, anyone know where i would get it done as cheap as possible. its a fiat dublo 1.3 van


  • #79
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Merged with the big mechanic thread, have a read through it - lots of suggestions.
    If you can add what car/year it is maybe someone can help more.


  • #80
    Little My
    Registered Users Posts: 365 ✭✭Little My


    Does anyone have a contact number for the mechanic on Circular Road?

    I left my car with him but I think I took his number down wrong. So if anyone has it can you pm me with it as I can't find him on google or the golden pages.


  • #81
    39steps
    Registered Users Posts: 185 ✭✭39steps


    If so, call them on 524044


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  • #82
    Little My
    Registered Users Posts: 365 ✭✭Little My


    Thanks for that!


  • #83
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Hi Folks,

    Just wondering if anyone knows a good place to get a car serviced around Parkmore area? Would prefer to stay away from the main dealers.


  • #84
    sgthighway
    Registered Users Posts: 1,530 ✭✭✭sgthighway


    I'd recommend James Connolly beside the airport.

    Loads of other Mechanics here: Car mechanic needed - Merged thread


  • #85
    irisheddie85
    Registered Users Posts: 762 ✭✭✭irisheddie85


    Hi Im looking for a mechanic in knocknacarra/Salthill to fit some new brake discs and pads. Does anyone know someone good out this side of the city?

    Most of the suggestions seem to be for out the other side of the city


  • #86
    whatlliwear
    Registered Users Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭whatlliwear


    Ok So I bought a nice little car but I think it needs a new timing belt in the not so distant future. Going to have a new one fitted asap.
    Can anyone recommend someone who won't screw me over?!
    I have had a few good reports about the guy in Woodquay, can't remember his name..


  • #87
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,208 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    Somebody on here recommended the one in Nuns Island, haven't used them myself. Get a few quotes. The labour involved depends on the car. Good idea to change water pump and idlers at the same time. Probably between 300-500.


  • #88
    whatlliwear
    Registered Users Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭whatlliwear


    Ouch!! Ya I had guessed as much. Got the car cheap so I really can't complain. As long as it doesn't break down in the mean time..


  • #89
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    it depends on the car as mentioned.

    a peugeot is one of the more difficult ones, IIRC. Opel Corsa is actually reasonable at around 300.


    I go to the €99 auto service guy across from McDonagh's hardware in Ballybane. He's very good, he checked something out for me when I was worried about something and when it turned out to be nothing he didn't charge me a single cent. Pure gentleman, and knows what he's at as well.


  • #90
    Amhran Nua
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,124 ✭✭✭Amhran Nua


    I got mine done the last day in Mileage tyres, just past Briarhill, it helps if you get the timing belt and pump yourself first though, you should be able to order that in Calbro.


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  • #91
    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,206 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Anyone recommend anywhere? I'm around west side of the city but have to go accross to Briarhill tomorrow so somewhere out there would be fine too.

    Cheers :)


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