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Galway car mechanic needed

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  • #302
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 59,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    kissmequick wrote: »
    What's an "indie?"

    Independent, not attached to a particular branded make of car for example a bmw or Renault main dealer garage..


  • #303
    topcat77
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭topcat77


    i just had work done in Firststop kieran farrell in Knocknacarra.

    New CV joint
    4 new Brake disks and pads
    2 new tyres

    €480

    (VW Bora) tyres alone were €180

    VW dealer quoted €300 to replace just the front disks and pads

    So far i'm very happy


  • #304
    zarquon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    topcat77 wrote: »
    i just had work done in Firststop kieran farrell in Knocknacarra.

    New CV joint
    4 new Brake disks and pads
    2 new tyres

    €480

    (VW Bora) tyres alone were €180

    VW dealer quoted €300 to replace just the front disks and pads

    So far i'm very happy

    Is that including VAT. If so that is a great price.


  • #305
    topcat77
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭topcat77


    That was the grand total.


  • #306
    ladhrann
    Registered Users Posts: 445 ✭✭ladhrann


    Is there any mechanic or workshop in Galway that will drill out a foul spark plug? This is something that needs to be done by someone with reverse thread dies and the ability to work very cleanly and inspect the chamber afterwards to ensure there's no swarf or debris that will blow a valve. Can't find any mechanic willing to do it, they dont want to break the plug trying to remove it and will only do a new head, which is megabucks.


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  • #307
    whineflu
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭whineflu


    ladhrann wrote: »
    Is there any mechanic or workshop in Galway that will drill out a foul spark plug? This is something that needs to be done by someone with reverse thread dies and the ability to work very cleanly and inspect the chamber afterwards to ensure there's no swarf or debris that will blow a valve. Can't find any mechanic willing to do it, they dont want to break the plug trying to remove it and will only do a new head, which is megabucks.

    Sounds like a nightmare job. Maybe O'Toole brothers in Bushy Park.


  • #308
    topcat77
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭topcat77


    I heard a while back (3 years) that autoexmoto was the place to go if you had any tricky work to be carried out (recommended by a garage mechanic). This was back when they were on Dyke Rd and things might of changed.

    http://www.autoexmoto.com/


  • #309
    ladhrann
    Registered Users Posts: 445 ✭✭ladhrann


    whineflu wrote: »
    Sounds like a nightmare job. Maybe O'Toole brothers in Bushy Park.

    When I hear the words 'head' and 'gasket' I start to cry inside.

    I'm gonna try autosol and exmoto if the plug snaps. Thing is if the plug snaps a mechanic removes the head and brings it to an engineering workshop to have it removed, but it is possible to have it removed and the combustion chamber inspected and any swarf cleaned out. I just can't find any references to it on boards or elsewhere in Ireland. In the States for instance you can buy a kit to do it, but thats outside my capability.


  • #310
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    Hi.

    Would anyone know of a car mechanic/garage open on Saturdays that would be able to accommodate a kind of a rush job?
    I've tried a few of the bigger places but no joy.
    Little bit of an awkward situation, I cant be without a car for too long!

    Many thanks!


  • #311
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Did you try ringing the many indies already mentioned in this thread?
    I don't want to suggest people only to hear "already tried" :D
    Also, what job is it you need doing? Brake pads (30 min job) or timing belt (many hours job with special tools)?


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  • #312
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    biko wrote: »
    Did you try ringing the many indies already mentioned in this thread?
    I don't want to suggest people only to hear "already tried" :D
    Also, what job is it you need doing? Brake pads (30 min job) or timing belt (many hours job with special tools)?


    Thanks Biko.

    Just looking to get an ignition coil changed.
    A lot of the indie spots I tried are closed on Saturdays.
    Just looking to see if anyone would know one that is open for sure. Cheers.


  • #313
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Ok, easy job
    Kilduffs on Nun's Island might be open.
    www.rescuu.comHeadford Rd is open Saturday I think
    Advance Pitstop on Headford Rd is open Saturday I think.


  • #314
    joeKel73
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭joeKel73


    Can anyone recommend a reliable independent garage around Galway with reasonable labor costs?

    I've a small oil leak coming from in around the timing belt housing seal. The main dealership says it could be just the seal needs replacement or there could be a pump or hose leaking behind. Either way the main cost is the time it takes to get everything moved out of the way to get at it and they said they could be looking at €1600'ish. I've already given them €250 to replace a hose.

    Any suggestions?


  • #315
    FluffyAngel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 518 ✭✭✭FluffyAngel


    i feel your pain with main dealers and their prices, i would put your question to the guys in the motoring forum ,where they could give greater wisdom


  • #316
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Thread merged with general mechanic thread.


  • #317
    irishlady29
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭irishlady29


    Can anybody recommend a mechanic or garage to sort a leak in the rear of my car.


    Has developed small puddles in spare wheel compartment and also the rear sit is also damp.(The rear backrest of the seat is not damp, only the actually seat is.)


    I cant find the source of the leak so not sure what to do.


    Any suggestions?


  • #318
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,376 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    irishlady29 wrote: »
    Can anybody recommend a mechanic or garage to sort a leak in the rear of my car.


    Has developed small puddles in spare wheel compartment and also the rear sit is also damp.(The rear backrest of the seat is not damp, only the actually seat is.)


    I cant find the source of the leak so not sure what to do.


    Any suggestions?

    It's not a ford focus by any chance?


  • #319
    irishlady29
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭irishlady29


    pleasant Co. wrote: »
    It's not a ford focus by any chance?



    No, its Nissan micra 2005.


  • #320
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Post in car DIY and the peeps there will help you finding the leak.


  • #321
    James Forde
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭James Forde


    pleasant Co. wrote: »
    It's not a ford focus by any chance?

    Sorry for hijacking, but I have a similar problem with my Ford Focus, it's driving me nuts!

    Any idea of the cause


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  • #322
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    Folks, anyone know a mechanic that could fix the linkage rod on a 2010 Qashqai wiper assembly? Wipers stopped working last night but the motor can be heard when they're turned on. When I opened up to look earlier I can see the motor moving but one of the linkage rods has come loose. Its like the nuts has fallen off.


  • #323
    dilallio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭dilallio


    James Forde wrote: »
    Sorry for hijacking, but I have a similar problem with my Ford Focus, it's driving me nuts!

    Any idea of the cause

    Pollen Filter maybe - where is it wet?


  • #324
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Folks, anyone know a mechanic that could fix the linkage rod on a 2010 Qashqai wiper assembly?
    Any mechanic can do this, it's not a difficult job.
    If you post with a pic in Car DIY the people there can propbably show you how to do it yourself.


  • #325
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    biko wrote: »
    Any mechanic can do this, it's not a difficult job.
    If you post with a pic in Car DIY the people there can propbably show you how to do it yourself.

    Thanks a million biko


  • #326
    James Forde
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭James Forde


    dilallio wrote: »
    Pollen Filter maybe - where is it wet?

    Floor on the Left hand corner on the tail light side, I'm sure it's water run off coming from from the back window.


  • #327
    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,099 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    James Forde wrote: »
    Floor on the Left hand corner on the tail light side, I'm sure it's water run off coming from from the back window.

    Folks Im back again. Turns out its the linkage on the wiper rod. Mechanic was able to pop it back in again, but it popped out 10 mins later, and Ive been just popping it back on myself.
    Is there anyone in Galway that could repair this without having to purchase a complete linkage kit? It'd be a killer having to spend 300 euro when its just one part that gone.


  • #328
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I've responded in your DIY thread.


  • #329
    sirenbb
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭sirenbb


    Could you send me that number please
    lucianot wrote: »
    Ok found it!

    089 <snip, by pm only> , in case someone needs it.


  • #330
    maniac2003
    Registered Users Posts: 345 ✭✭maniac2003


    need to get headlights realigned due to nct fail
    any recommendations and idea of cost please


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  • #331
    Col200sx
    Registered Users Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭Col200sx


    maniac2003 wrote: »
    need to get headlights realigned due to nct fail
    any recommendations and idea of cost please

    Cheap and easy job.

    I know someone with a Micra that got it done in FirstStop Knocknacarra for only €15 I think it was.


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