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Galway car mechanic needed

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  • #252
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    What car is it?
    You already have a thread in Motors, so you can use either to answer..

    The reason I'm asking is that wing mirrors sometimes are easy to install yourself with just a screwdriver.
    Secondly, any mechanic in town will be able to do it for you. Have a read of this thread and choose the mechanic closest to you.


  • #253
    jkforde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,010 ✭✭✭jkforde


    confuseddotcom wrote: »
    So I've purchased a mirror which needs to be replaced and now it needs to be installed. :rolleyes:

    Anyone recommend any competitive Garages that they know of for installing stuff? City or Oranmore (Sorry Mods, mentionned Oranmore here as didn't want to multi-Thread in County Forum.) area. Would like to get it done in the next couple of days if at all possible, :/ (even though I know there's loads of other cars besides mine but I'd like to get it done soon if I can at all.)

    tried to send a pm but you're over your quota. try Brendan Dowling in Shantalla http://www.mechanicingalway.com/ very sound fella, very reasonable rates

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

    "Since I no longer expect anything from mankind except madness, meanness, and mendacity; egotism, cowardice, and self-delusion, I have stopped being a misanthrope." Irving Layton



  • #254
    zarquon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    Any mechanic will be able to install the mirror, and plenty of non mechanics too as it's a relatively easy job. Should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.


  • #255
    karenshoe
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭karenshoe


    Hey there,
    Just wondering if anyone knows anything about Dave Madden...he's a mechanic in Wooduay in Galway. I got a recommendation from a friend but got messed around the last time I got one so just wondering if anyone knows anything about him...It's just for a basic car service. Thanks.


  • #256
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I don't know him, but any mech can do a basic car service (engine oil, oil filter and air filter).
    Farrell's Garage on Brendans Ave are good, get a quote from them.


  • #257
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    jkforde wrote: »
    tried to send a pm but you're over your quota. try Brendan Dowling in Shantalla http://www.mechanicingalway.com/ very sound fella, very reasonable rates
    About a year ago I lived not too far away from him and mailed/tried ringing, and even called to his workshop a few times.
    No responses and never anyone at shop.
    Is he even in business since these last few years?


  • #258
    Eeden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,912 ✭✭✭✭Eeden


    biko wrote: »
    About a year ago I lived not too far away from him and mailed/tried ringing, and even called to his workshop a few times.
    No responses and never anyone at shop.
    Is he even in business since these last few years?

    He is, but you won't catch him every day. He can be quite difficult to contact. You pretty much have to go by and get him while he's there.

    He's around a bit more often in the last few months, I think.


  • #259
    GeorgeT
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭GeorgeT


    Hi all,

    I know probably this question has been asked before , but since i did not find any recent post I thought I'd give it a try.

    I am in a search for a good/honest mechanic in Galway city.

    My front left suspension spring has broken and the car is tilting to left.

    Any input on this is appreciated.

    Thanks :)


  • #260
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    GeorgeT wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I know probably this question has been asked before , but since i did not find any recent post I thought I'd give it a try.

    I am in a search for a good/honest mechanic in Galway city.

    My front left suspension spring has broken and the car is tilting to left.

    Any input on this is appreciated.

    Thanks :)

    I use Ballybrit exhaust and tyre centre a few times for tyres and wheel alignment. Always been very honest and reasonable. Where about in the city are you roughly?

    I recommend getting the springs on both sides done together. Also check it didn't damage the inside wall of the tyre.


  • #261
    GeorgeT
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭GeorgeT


    Interslice wrote: »
    I use Ballybrit exhaust and tyre centre a few times for tyres and wheel alignment. Always been very honest and reasonable. Where about in the city are you roughly?

    I recommend getting the springs on both sides done together. Also check it didn't damage the inside wall of the tyre.

    I live near NUIG.

    Anybody got an idea/estimation about the cost ?


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  • #262
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 824 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    GeorgeT wrote: »
    I leave near NUIG.

    Anybody got an idea/estimation about the cost ?

    U didnt tell us what kind of car u have ;)


  • #263
    GeorgeT
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭GeorgeT


    bigboss1986 wrote: »
    U didnt tell us what kind of car u have ;)

    It is a Renault laguna 2001 1.6:D


  • #264
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    bigboss1986 wrote: »
    Advance Pit stop ,Sasha Auto on tuam rd,

    He asked for a good/honest place, and you've recommended the exact opposite?!

    Most people on here wouldn't trust advance with a wheelbarrow. As for sasha : http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0207/312023-nct/


  • #265
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 824 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    GeorgeT wrote: »
    It is a Renault laguna 2001 1.6:D

    Very easy job.Set of 2 for the front will be around 70-80euro labour 40-60


  • #266
    GeorgeT
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭GeorgeT


    challengemaster wrote: »
    He asked for a good/honest place, and you've recommended the exact opposite?!

    Most people on here wouldn't trust advance with a wheelbarrow. As for sasha : http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/0207/312023-nct/

    Thanks, i would not go to Sasha's/Advance anyway. Tried that.
    Did not know this details though. Interesting.

    So let me rephrase the question.

    Any mechanic besides Sashas/Advance ?


  • #267
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,301 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Does it have to be in the city ?

    Mechanic i use is halfway between tuam and galway and is very good, if you want his number pm me

    However as has been said it's a fairly small job really


  • #268
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    Does it have to be in the city ?

    Mechanic i use is halfway between tuam and galway and is very good, if you want his number pm me

    However as has been said it's a fairly small job really

    I'd be assuming its so he can walk off and actually do stuff in galway rather than being 'stranded' while waiting for the car.

    Was thinking the same myself though, mechanic I've used a few times not far outside galway on the tuam road.


  • #269
    GeorgeT
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭GeorgeT


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    Does it have to be in the city ?

    Mechanic i use is halfway between tuam and galway and is very good, if you want his number pm me

    However as has been said it's a fairly small job really

    I guess not, i've got road assistance. I can ask them to go anywhere i want.

    Half way, Claregalway ?


  • #270
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 824 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    GeorgeT wrote: »
    Thanks, i would not go to Sasha's/Advance anyway. Tried that.
    Did not know this details though. Interesting.

    So let me rephrase the question.

    Any mechanic besides Sashas/Advance ?

    I use MOTOTOM in Oranmore.Small garage but very good mechanic.I can PM his nr


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  • #271
    GeorgeT
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭GeorgeT


    bigboss1986 wrote: »
    I use MOTOTOM in Oranmore.Small garage but very good mechanic.I can PM his nr

    I would appreciate it. Thanks :)


  • #272
    Yardleys Lavender
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Yardleys Lavender


    Kilduff's Garage is around the corner from NUIG in Nun's Island. Farrell's garage out past the diving tower beside the golf course. Loads of little garages on the Moycullen road would be handy for NUIG too.


  • #273
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,295 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    There is a member on here called Row who is a mechanic and based in Galway, not sure whereabouts in Galway he is but might be worth dropping him a private message.


  • #274
    charcosull
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭charcosull


    Just got some work done by 'rescu u' on the headford road. Can't speak highly enough of them now. €240 for some work that the Volvo Main Dealer quoted €500-700 for.


  • #275
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭Notch000


    there is a nice little garage at the top of Lisbaun industrial estate, Burbridge motors, Run by an old school english dude, I havent been there for a couple of years but always found them decent.


  • #276
    nick forde
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭nick forde


    <Please don't sign up to promote any type of business, moderator>


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  • #277
    lucianot
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭lucianot


    Hello,

    Does anybody please have their phone number? It's a new garage and I cannot find the flyer they left weeks ago.
    I cannot find it on the Golden Pages or in Google in general.

    Thanks.

    Lucianot


  • #278
    lucianot
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭lucianot


    Ok found it!

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


  • #279
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭D Trent


    I've another number for him if you cant get thru to him


  • #280
    at1withmyself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭at1withmyself


    Can't find a recent thread so hope its ok to start a new one. Anyway looking for recommendations on Mechanics around the city area that can fix my boot as it no longer opens via the Key fob. Car is a VW Golf and I can still open manually so reckon its an electronic fault.

    I contacted the main dealers but they want €90 just to 'diagnose' the issue so can't imagine how much more they'll then charge to fix!!


  • #281
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,412 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    merged with the car mechanic needed thread


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  • #282
    zarquon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    at1withmyself wrote: »
    Can't find a recent thread so hope its ok to start a new one. Anyway looking for recommendations on Mechanics around the city area that can fix my boot as it no longer opens via the Key fob. Car is a VW Golf and I can still open manually so reckon its an electronic fault.

    I contacted the main dealers but they want €90 just to 'diagnose' the issue so can't imagine how much more they'll then charge to fix!!

    Where are you based? I have VCDS and could do a scan for you, however if you go to a dealer they will insist on doing their own scan also therefore i'm not sure if my offer will be all that helpful


  • #283
    karen89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭karen89


    Hi, I need to replace front and back brakes on a mondeo '99 I can supply the parts myself but need a qualified machanic to fit them, anybody know of someone good and reasonable?


  • #284
    flynnlives
    Registered Users Posts: 739 ✭✭✭flynnlives


    this lads did my brakes last week.
    http://www.goldenpages.ie/kilduff-owen-and-kevin-galway-city/


  • #285
    karen89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭karen89


    oh is he opp the bish, was it expensive?


  • #286
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭D Trent


    Vas , a Russian guy with his own business in doughiska is who I go to.
    He knows his stuff
    His number is 087<numbers by PM>


  • #287
    karen89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭karen89


    any idea of prices


  • #288
    flynnlives
    Registered Users Posts: 739 ✭✭✭flynnlives


    karen89 wrote: »
    oh is he opp the bish, was it expensive?

    yep across from teh bish.

    I needed new disks as well as fitting them. Cost ~200 including labour.


  • #289
    zarquon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    karen89 wrote: »
    Hi, I need to replace front and back brakes on a mondeo '99 I can supply the parts myself but need a qualified machanic to fit them, anybody know of someone good and reasonable?

    Is it just the pads or discs as well? Most mechanics won't like someone supplying the parts as they make margin from supplying the parts themselves. Brakes are a simple enough job that plenty of DIYers can do so any mechanic will be able to do this easily and quickly.


  • #290
    connollys
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭connollys


    D Trent wrote: »
    Vas , a Russian guy with his own business in doughiska is who I go to.
    He knows his stuff
    His number is 087<numbers by PM>

    Can recommend this guy too, knows his stuff and doesnt overcharge.


  • #291
    The Belcher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 852 ✭✭✭The Belcher


    connollys wrote: »
    Can recommend this guy too, knows his stuff and doesnt overcharge.
    Does this guy do normal run of the mill services too or just brake related?
    If he does I'd appreciate a pm with his details etc, thanks.


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  • #292
    Vickyfarrell45
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Vickyfarrell45


    Anyone know if there is a mobile mechanic in galway??


  • #293
    GALWAYINDOOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭GALWAYINDOOR


    Hi all thinking of buying a car but want it to get checked by a mechanic in the next day or so
    thanks


  • #294
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    When/where will you look at the car? There plenty of mechs in the city and you can probably (with owner consent) drive it straight to a close garage for inspection.


  • #295
    Metroid diorteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭Metroid diorteM


    Hi, some piece of plastic is broken off behind my front bumper and dragging against the wheel.

    Stupi annoying problem - anyone know someone who can fix something like this please PM me with address or google maps link?


  • #296
    PEACEBROTHER
    Registered Users Posts: 1,152 ✭✭✭PEACEBROTHER


    Ford Mondeo 1.8 petrol`2005

    Need 4 new tyres and a full service
    Where would best place to go i around town
    Also in around how much would people reckon ?


  • #297
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    For tyres, start with Francis in Clonboo.
    Full service, any garage can do that - look for deals in local paper or consider DIY.

    Piece of plastic, duct tape it for now and google "auto body repairs galway".


  • #298
    Melty
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Melty


    The Engine Management light is on in my 2005 Ford Focus and it's jerking when accelerating. Wonder if anyone can recommend me someone decent to have a look at it... trying to stay away from the Ford garage and hopefully save a few bob!


  • #299
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You need car fault codes read using a special tool.
    Most indies can do that so check with local mechs if you know any, otherwise scan this thread for some suggestions close to you.
    Once you have the code it will tell you what is wrong and you can get a quote from a few locals on fixes.


  • #300
    deisedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,923 ✭✭✭deisedude


    Looking for a good mechanic on the west side of the city ideally. Its only a small job but could do with knowing a good mechanic for future reference


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  • #301
    kissmequick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭kissmequick


    What's an "indie?"


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