Best value (Cheapest) mechanics around?

amy1plus2

Car is in desperate need of a service and some problems need sorting also but just quite simply cannot afford to pay crazy prices anymore. There just does not seem to have been a reduction in the recession. Anyway, looking for any advice or reccommendations around Greystones / Bray. Thanks in advance

LEIN

Davis is your only man in Greystones.

Garage Davis Bros - 01 2875029

Ciaranpm

Have always had excellent service in Hill's

ciaran67

Paddy Tyndall in Newtownmountkennedy. Hes a young fella and very honest. He used to service my taxi van and my wifes car.

psycho-hope

Noel byrne/burn up near the graveyard in Kilquade is good too

FirstIn

Try Rodney Evan's motors. Just at tree trout bridge, between Kilincarrig and Kilcoole. Always good for me.

amy1plus2

To be honest FirstIn that's who I cannot afford to use anymore! Got a job done a couple of months ago that was mega expensive and he would not stand over the work done and the car is now due a service so Im going to look elsewhere. Thanks for all the suggestions, appreciated

The Bishop Basher

psycho-hope wrote: »

Noel byrne/burn up near the graveyard in Kilquade is good too

I've been going to Noel for years and wouldn't go anywhere else.

Always gets the job done right, first time. He's honest and very resonably priced.

psycho-hope

Swanner wrote: »

I've been going to Noel for years and wouldn't go anywhere else.

Always gets the job done right, first time. He's honest and very resonably priced.

only started using him recently and was very impressed, was touch and go if my car would pass the nct he even rang me on the saturday afternoon to see if it had passed:)

amy1plus2

Great thanks, think ill give him a bell on Monday

schmel22

amy1plus2 wrote: »

To be honest FirstIn that's who I cannot afford to use anymore! Got a job done a couple of months ago that was mega expensive and he would not stand over the work done and the car is now due a service so Im going to look elsewhere. Thanks for all the suggestions, appreciated

I sadly had the same experience:(

cavemeister

Anyone have a number for Noel Byrne ? Can't seem to find one.
Thanks

The Bishop Basher

PM Sent

Oldlegs

Could you send Noel's number to me also.

Tx

ciaran67

schmel22 wrote: »

I sadly had the same experience:(

Me three

LEIN

cavemeister wrote: »

Anyone have a number for Noel Byrne ? Can't seem to find one.
Thanks

Will someone pm me his details and i will add him to the handy numbers thread.

Cheeky Chops

The garage next to Lee's pub and the undertakers in Kilcoole (never worked that one out but then I am not Irish is great. Dave is not a rip off merchant and is excellent.

audreyp

Could someone PM me his details as well?

Thanks!
Audrey

DaveEmo

Check out Eddie's garage at the end of Kilcoole. Good value, have had only good experiences with his work.

iamfromcork

can you pm me Noel byrne number as well, just moved into the area and the local kilcoole lad don't seem to bothered in ringing me back about work i wanted done

Nharrison02

Can someone please give me the number of Noel Byrne in Kilquade?

mikedragon32

He's in the Useful Numbers thread at the top of the forum:

Garage Noel Byrne - 087 6812550

Charlie-Bravo

I see a mechanic has opened up beside Killpedder Filling Station - I popped in this morning and enquired about cost of service. He has reduced rates for first two months to build business. Price depends on type of vehicle. Seems a nice lad.

http://www.facebook.com/WhytesMotors

Has anyone used him yet??

LagunaSeca

Can anyone recommend someone local for car body repair?

Need some driving lessons for the wife while I'm at it. Just kidding - no offence meant to drivers of any gender

Cheers

psycho-hope

LagunaSeca wrote: »

Can anyone recommend someone local for car body repair?

Need some driving lessons for the wife while I'm at it. Just kidding - no offence meant to drivers of any gender

Cheers

shane O brien at the bottom of kilcoole is very good and not to expensive, hes in the industrial units just after the GAA pitch, 01-2873017

LagunaSeca

Shane O'Brien worked out great. Would recommend for bodywork repair.

Thanks p-h

liamos43

Best value for body repair work by far is Paddy O Toole of Newtownmountkennedy. I have used him several times as have friends and family....his number is 2819547. Dont be put off by the appearance of his garage....the work and price is what counts for me. By the way, he also does servicing.

Cheeky Chops

Anyone know where I can get a deal on a service? I've my NCT next week and have been quoted €180 euro for a service and NCT check to include oil change but not parts obviously. Is this the going rate for around here or do I have to go into Dublin to get a deal?

I have to get the NCT done but this is far too much for me. The car desperately needs a service.

Oldlegs

Fix bulbs, oil etc. yourself (or Halfords in Carrickmines for example). Get the NCT done and then if/when it fails you will know exactly what needs to be fixed as part of a proper service. Then your "resit" of the NCT is only €28.

Cheeky Chops

Thanks for the advice but I don't even own a tool kit let alone know how to change bulbs or oil.

Oldlegs

If you want, I can meet you at Esso garage (or similar) and check your oil and see if you need any headlight/indicator bulbs replaced. If bulbs need to be replaced you can just drive up to Halfords and they will do it for you there and then.

I will drop you a PM.

liamos43

hi CheekyChops - my advice is have the NCT first - you will prob fail but they will list out what is to be done. Then go to your mechanic and have this work done and you will be fine second time round. If you now go to a garage and ask them for a pre NCT service it is like giving them a blank cheque. I have 2 garages which I use and will get up their numbers for you asap......ok

Cheeky Chops

Thanks everyone for the advice. It was really helpful.

I ended up going to Eddie at the end of Kilcoole. He was great and basically did what was needed without ripping me off at all. I highly recommend him because he was so decent.

The car was in and out of the NCT in 20 minutes! Phew!

(and there are some very kind posters on here that offered to help for nothing. :):)_

DubOnHoliday

I always use Eddie Byrne for my car issues. Great guy and wont rip you off.

Honda lover

€30 for emissions test with Noel Burn. Anyone know anywhere cheaper.

Cerco

Honda lover wrote: »

€30 for emissions test with Noel Burn. Anyone know anywhere cheaper.

Appropriate name for an emissions tester .

Did you get a price from Davis Motors. I know they have the kit. They tested a car for me two years ago. Cannot remember cost but I was happy enough.

FirstIn

Try Rodney Evans motors , 2874224