Recommended mechanic

mankteln

Hi, does anybody have a recommendation for a mechanic, preferably out near ballysimon road? Have an older car (99) that's running perfectly but have done a decent amount of milage in it the last 6 months so would like to put it in for a service. As the car wasn't very expensive to begin with I'd like to find someone whose affordable, I've seen Vadim at ASAP garages recommended a few times on here as good and excellent value but I can't seem to find a number for them anywhere on online? Anybody have it or any other recommendations welcome. Cheers

chicorytip

I can recommend Aidan Frahill Motor Servicing, 1 Eastlink Business Park. Experienced, knowledgeable mechanics and fair pricing.

Mc Love

chicorytip wrote: »

I can recommend Aidan Frahill Motor Servicing, 1 Eastlink Business Park. Experienced, knowledgeable mechanics and fair pricing.

+1 for Aidan - dropped my own car in for a service this morning

The Undecided One

Vadim (085) 866 3737

Mango Joe

For balance Aidan Frahill TA Seamus McGrath motors is last on my list due to personal experience.

- Deleted a second paragraph as don't want to go down that road due to legal concerns.

I've been and I won't be back - Just my opinion.

jonski

And just to unbalance it again , I wouldn't go anywhere else only Aidan Frahill .Going there for years along with my brother and father and taking my daughter there on Monday with her first car .

James Bond Junior

And to rebalance. I brought my car to Aidan Frahill based on recommendations here. Can't say I was too happy at all, car was still presenting with the same problems after being charged a nice sum. I was given a take it or leave it response so I chose to leave it.

Try Aidan's old partner, Seamus McGrath in Sexton St, he is a gent and will not rip you off. He had the issues fixed on the car in one sitting and couldn't have been more helpful.

Cartman78

And to further rebalance it, I went to Aidan Frahill a good few times (mainly due to owning a series of sh1tty Ford Focus's....but that's a whole different thread)....only found him ok and a bit pricey tbh.

Now go to Jimmy Fanning in Caherconlish - easily the best mechanic I've been to, lovely fella and will always give you a heads up if something 'big' needs to be done.

https://www.cylex.ie/company/fanning+james-11049028.html

Skuxx

James Bond Junior wrote: »

And to rebalance. I brought my car to Aidan Frahill based on recommendations here. Can't say I was too happy at all, car was still presenting with the same problems after being charged a nice sum. I was given a take it or leave it response so I chose to leave it.

Try Aidan's old partner, Seamus McGrath in Sexton St, he is a gent and will not rip you off. He had the issues fixed on the car in one sitting and couldn't have been more helpful.

Another vote for Seamus McGrath from me, always go to him, absolute gent, always takes time to explain exactly what was done, won't try and fleece you and is very knowledgeable!!

Mc Love

How is Aidan Frahill operating as Seamus McGrath if Seamus still has his own business? Always thought a bit strange.

Got the car back from Aidan, had to get the rear bushings done and brought it into Paul in Victory Tyres to get the tracking done, which is something I wasnt expecting.

mankteln

The Undecided One wrote: »

Vadim (085) 866 3737

Cheers for sending on Vadim's number, have the car booked in with him for tomorrow. Only thing is when I rang him back today to see whereabouts on the Childers rd his garage is the line was terrible and I couldn't really hear him. Any chance you know where it is?

chicorytip

Mc Love wrote:

How is Aidan Frahill operating as Seamus McGrath if Seamus still has his own business? Always thought a bit strange.

When Frahill took over the business he retained the Mc Grath name as a means of, presumably, retaining the customer base that Seamus had built up over the years. The garage is now known as Aidan Frahill Motor Servicing and has been for a number of years since McGrath reopened his old place.

L.T.P.

Mango Joe wrote: »

For balance Aidan Frahill TA Seamus McGrath motors is last on my list due to personal experience.

- Deleted a second paragraph as don't want to go down that road due to legal concerns.

I've been and I won't be back - Just my opinion.

I second this opinion!!

mankteln

Can't seem to get through to Vadim these days, any other recommendations? Also i've upgraded to a 05 these days lol:D

masterboy123

Sebastian's Garage on Ballysimon business Park.

Hooked

I've used Brendan Butler in Rhebogue for years, but when I bought a van, I had to find another mechanic - as it's basically too big & heavy for his setup...

My wife and extended family are still using Brendan (very honest guy and fair prices), but I've started using Limerick Auto Works in Eastway Bus Pk. https://www.autoworkslimerick.com

I find them to be fairly priced and have had the van in for a few jobs (suspension, service and similar) and have no complaints. John, who does all the bookings etc... is a sound chap and a straight talker when it comes to parts/labour prices.

Just another few options for ya.