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Galway car mechanic needed

gaillimhabu · 2008-01-14 22:07:27

Anyone know of a good/reliable mechanic. I've a fairly old car(93 VW golf) so nothing too fancy needed. Just someone that does a good job and doesn't charge through the roof Thanks

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#352 15-04-2015 7:33pm

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near abbeyknockmoy,he's more of a fixer then a diagnostician ,but he's honest and good,does jeeps and cars

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#353 21-04-2015 2:57pm

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sirenbb wrote: »

Could you send me that number please

Could I please get Brendan's number..
Trying to find a place to replace my timing belt, water pump and the tensioner, but I am getting €160 for labour.
My father got his Honda sorted for €110 in Sligo (labour only).

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#354 20-05-2015 11:12am

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Hi guys, I think I need to get the flywheel done on my Ford Focus (late 2008 updated model), and want to ring a couple of mechanics to get some quotes so if anyone has any suggestions for mechanics anywhere around the city or Oranmore it would be greatly appreciated.

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#355 20-05-2015 1:12pm

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AKAT Pitstop and Fahy's Garage, both good.

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#356 20-05-2015 1:31pm

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biko wrote: »

AKAT Pitstop and Fahy's Garage, both good.

Thanks for the suggestion biko, AKAT is now known as Donnellan Auto Service garage it's where I've gone a couple of times and will be contacting but I figured that it's no harm to get a few other options given that it's a big enough job.
Where is Fahy's? This is all I could find on it but the location doesn't really look right

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#357 20-05-2015 2:05pm

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It's across from Byrne's Tyres in the village itself.
More info http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=60294099

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#358 07-07-2015 11:48am

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Right, just a wee update, went to the Kilduff's at Nun's Island and cannot praise them lads enough! Sound lads, don't rip off and do their job well I found myself a trusted mechanic!!! I would highly recommend!

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#359 07-07-2015 1:55pm

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Kashmeer wrote: »

Well, sorry to disappoint you but if you were a woman, you would be treated this way. This is how it works. I had a great mechanic but seriously, things were getting VERY uncomfortable- despite the guy knowing I had a serious boyfriend.
So forgive me being annoyed, but that's how I see it now.
I guarantee you they would not have the same attitude to a middle aged man.

Nah, same for Men. I just did a bit of research before hand.

How many times i've gone in and been told my Brake Discs are going to get me killed.

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#360 07-07-2015 2:09pm

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I guess you still have not gotten them replaced? I thought it was just men vs women there, the perception that blonde women will agree to fix everything if they are scared enough!

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#361 09-01-2016 11:56pm

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Having an issue with my power steering in my 2007 Almera, feels pretty stiff at times and then jerky at other times. Any recommendations or is this one for any mechanic?

Thanks

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#362 10-01-2016 12:08am

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Hey I had a trouble with my powersteering in Audi A3 8P1 from 2. Based on my experience you must be low on power steering fluid if you're mechanical ps or your steering rack is on its way out if the system is electric. I am not sure where would ps fluid be in a jap car though so you'll need to research it. In Audis it is quite difficult to find and most of the time electric so VERY expensive to repair. I got a 2nd hand rack in the end and it cost me 450e for the rack and fitting (1500e at the sealership).
Best advice- visit the Kilduffs at Nun's Island, the guys know what they're doing and they do it well for decent money.
Hope you're only low on the fluid, mate!

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#363 22-07-2017 4:09pm

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Hi guys I need to get my brake pads changed, does anyone know anywhere open Sunday or very early Monday that won't rob me?

It's a Toyota Corolla 02 if that makes any difference

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#364 22-07-2017 4:24pm

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RovinPirate wrote: »

Hi guys I need to get my brake pads changed, does anyone know anywhere open Sunday or very early Monday that won't rob me?

It's a Toyota Corolla 02 if that makes any difference

https://m.facebook.com/VAS-Automotive-319520024926019/

I use this chap, he doesn't open Sundays but he's reasonable

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#365 24-07-2017 8:22pm

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D Trent wrote: »

https://m.facebook.com/VAS-Automotive-319520024926019/

I use this chap, he doesn't open Sundays but he's reasonable

have used vas a couple of times, personal find him very good and very reasonable, with my car he took pics to show me what work he did.

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#366 05-01-2018 12:15pm

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Car isn't starting for me (engine turning when I use the key but not catching). An old 03 Peugeot 307 so if it's something major it'll probably end up being scrap anybody know a mechanic (near Renmore) who'd come out and have a look at it? Cheers

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#367 05-01-2018 1:32pm

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A guy here www.facebook.com/Mobile-mechanic-Galway-941225175999169
claims to be mobile but I haven't a notion if they are good or not.

Maybe www.renmoremotors.ie will call out, or collect.

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#368 05-01-2018 1:37pm

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Cheers. Can't get the link to open for the Facebook lad there, what's he called? Don't suppose you've any experience with Renmore motors yourself?

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#369 05-01-2018 1:40pm

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I only got emissions tested there once. Was fine, not worse nor better than anywhere else. Price wise it was middle of the road, but you won't know until they have diagnosed your problem.

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