Galway car mechanic needed

dafunk · 17-11-2010 11:03pm

The Tyre Centre in Liosban. Cheap, fast and sound.

biko · 17-11-2010 11:10pm

Amhran Nua just mentioned Mileage tyres there.
You can also use Galway Car Service across from the NCT place (mind they never finish the job on time, if they say 30 mins expect 1 hour).

Bobeagleburger · 17-11-2010 11:16pm

What's that Galway Service centre like for a car service?

Pricey?

biko · 17-11-2010 11:18pm

I do my own service but there is some prices on the front page
http://www.galwaycarservicecentre.ie/

If you like I could teach you how to service your car, for a mere sixpack

Of course I can't stamp your service book...

whatlliwear · 17-11-2010 11:23pm

I have a 2001 renault Clio! Thanks.

biko · 17-11-2010 11:27pm

About the timing belt, I merged your question with the big "mechanic" thread.
Have a read, it mentions plenty of good grease monkeys.
Get at least three different quotes (belt and pump, pulleys and labour).

whatlliwear · 17-11-2010 11:28pm

Ok ta, I have contacted 3 so far. All different. Lowest is the guy in Woodquay. Might try the guy in Nuns Island in the morn.

biko · 17-11-2010 11:30pm

Kilduff, good crowd.

JohnCleary · 18-11-2010 1:56pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

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

Went to Galway Tyre Centre in Liosban for convenience. They didn't patch the inside but instead put some sort of a putty in the puncture (there was a big screw in there)

Never seen it done that way before but i'll give it a few days and see if it lasts.

Cost €10 so not bad if it holds

whitelightrider · 19-11-2010 3:35pm

Folks, just wondering if anyone in Galway has the VAG COM? I need to get the rear brake pads changed on my 07 Passat and the garage cant do them. They said it needs a main dealer. Really dont want to have to fork out a fortune to Western Motors.

JohnCleary · 20-11-2010 12:18am

whitelightrider wrote: »

Folks, just wondering if anyone in Galway has the VAG COM? I need to get the rear brake pads changed on my 07 Passat and the garage cant do them. They said it needs a main dealer. Really dont want to have to fork out a fortune to Western Motors.

Is your brake light on? (i.e. brake pad sensor worn)

whitelightrider · 21-11-2010 12:05am

JohnCleary wrote: »

Is your brake light on? (i.e. brake pad sensor worn)

Hi John,

No light on but I did have it in to Western Motors and they said theyre worn. I noticed a noise also when I press the brakes coming from the back of the car.

JohnCleary · 21-11-2010 1:13am

whitelightrider wrote: »

Hi John,

No light on but I did have it in to Western Motors and they said theyre worn. I noticed a noise also when I press the brakes coming from the back of the car.

Don't see why you need to go to a main dealer then?

whitelightrider · 21-11-2010 12:17pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

Don't see why you need to go to a main dealer then?

Brought it to Mileage Tyres and was told that it has to be hooked up to a VAG COM as the software pulls the callipers back allowing them to change the pads.

tribesman78 · 25-11-2010 3:30pm

I can't find anything on boards so here it goes. I am looking to get my car serviced in Galway City. Can anyone recommend someone that is honest and gives a good price?

lion_bar · 25-11-2010 3:41pm

I get mine serviced by the guy on Nun's Island opposite the bish.

Never have any problems with my car between services so that's good value imo.

snubbleste · 25-11-2010 3:42pm

Use the search button and narrow it to galway city.
big long thread on the topic

biko · 25-11-2010 8:10pm

Merged into the big local mechanics thread.

fifib · 29-11-2010 1:35pm

anyone got any recommendations for a mechanic who would be well used to working with Automatic transmissions and the electrics side of things rather than just the mechanical?
east of the city would be really handy but at this stage im not going to be too fussy...just want my car fixed! :rolleyes:

wet-paint · 15-12-2010 6:09pm

Hey folks,
My regular place to get my car tyres repaired, Renmore Motors, has doubled its price for repairs, so I'm looking for somewhere else.
Anyone know of somewhere in town that does cheap puncture repairs?

Curious Geroge · 15-12-2010 6:43pm

Galway tyre centre in liosban industrial estate

http://www.google.com/maps/place?cid=5440493415782345742&q=liosban+industrial+estate+%2B+galway+tyre+centre&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tyre+centre&hnear=Liosban+Industrial+Estate,+Galway,+Co.+Galway,+Ireland

apoeiguq3094y · 15-12-2010 6:59pm

Curious Geroge wrote: »

Galway tyre centre in liosban industrial estate

http://www.google.com/maps/place?cid=5440493415782345742&q=liosban+industrial+estate+%2B+galway+tyre+centre&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tyre+centre&hnear=Liosban+Industrial+Estate,+Galway,+Co.+Galway,+Ireland

how much?

TristanPeter · 15-12-2010 7:00pm

Twice in the past Kieran Farrell Tyres (Ballybane Industrial Estate) have repaired punctures for me for free. They basically told me when it comes to replacing my tyres give them the business...which I would do.

Shades · 25-01-2011 12:44pm

Hey

Im looking for a mechanic to take a look at an engine light issue , read the code , figure out whats wrong and perhaps fix it if possible. I am in the Rosscam area.

Cheers

biko · 25-01-2011 12:54pm

What light? What model car? Year etc? Some guys in the Motor forum have readers.
Galwaycarservice is in Doughiska so close to Roscam.
Fahy's Garage in Oranmore are very good but more expensive.

liamfoneill · 25-01-2011 2:22pm

Hi Guys. I have 2001 renault laguna II 1.6 petrol which wouldn't start the other day so I got my neighbour to give me a jump. Now when I try and start the car absolutely nothing happens (no noise from the starter motor). For a while there was a clicking noise from the fusebox (even with the key out of the ignition). This noise has now stopped.

The car is just sitting outside my house like a 2 tonne paperweight at the moment

does anyone know of a mechanic/auto electrician who can come out and have a look at this for me? I think the car may need to be hooked up to diagnostics. I live in Rahoon.

biko · 25-01-2011 3:33pm

Before getting someone out - try to swap your battery with someone and see.
A five minute job that will save you money if it turns out a new battery was all you needed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYvAhVZVrOQ

Btw, if you search this thread for "mobile" a few suggestions will come up. But try a friend's battery first.

whatlliwear · 25-01-2011 9:16pm

liamfoneill wrote: »

Hi Guys. I have 2001 renault laguna II 1.6 petrol which wouldn't start the other day so I got my neighbour to give me a jump. Now when I try and start the car absolutely nothing happens (no noise from the starter motor). For a while there was a clicking noise from the fusebox (even with the key out of the ignition). This noise has now stopped.

The car is just sitting outside my house like a 2 tonne paperweight at the moment does anyone know of a mechanic/auto electrician who can come out and have a look at this for me? I think the car may need to be hooked up to diagnostics. I live in Rahoon.

Sorry to hi-jack your post but I am in dire need of a hand from a kind mechanic. I started my engine over the last few weeks but didn't actually move the car (I am learning & had no-one to bring me out).. so the feicing car is literally stuck.. The handbrake was stuck.. it is down now but the wheels are stuck. I called the garage in Woodquay but they said they cannot do call outs as they are too busy. I can't really afford to pay too much.. Any suggestions?

biko · 25-01-2011 9:37pm

Rocking the car back and forth (not sideways).
Is it on level ground? If so leave in neutral and handbrake off, then try pushing it back and forth. This should free the ice or whatever is holding it.
You can also try gently reversing car.
When free take it for a 30 min spin. First drive slow and listen for any new noises (it's highly unlikely that something broke though, it's ice versus metal...)

Btw, there is no point is starting the car unless you're taking it for a 30 min spin (to get it nice and hot) so you can just let it sit there and take it out in the weekends.
In winter don't leave it on handbrake, just in first gear (unless you're on a steep incline) as this will cause handbrake to stick if it gets too cold.
If on a slanted driveway you can leave it in gear with some blocks behind the wheels for comfort.

On a similar note, did you ever try to push start a car? Alone it's very very hard work. That's how difficult it is for the car to move when in gear and engine off.

Shades · 26-01-2011 12:22pm

biko wrote: »

What light? What model car? Year etc? Some guys in the Motor forum have readers.
Galwaycarservice is in Doughiska so close to Roscam.
Fahy's Garage in Oranmore are very good but more expensive.

Yellow check engine light , 00 Golf 1.4 petrol.

Ive had the car in the Galwaycarservice before , i personaly dont find them to be very good , spent alot of money with them already , told me they will charge 45e just to read the code. Before this there was a few weeks where the oil pressure light would come on when the car was on low revs , that one day stoped coming on.

The car is driving fine , should i just keep driving it until i feel something is really wrong ?

Galway car mechanic needed

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