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Getting a car serviced in Waterford

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  • 30-12-2004 10:14pm
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    Trotter
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    Hi All. Just wondering, Its time to get the car checked over and serviced. Its the first time Ive had to do it (First time Ive owned a car!) so can anyone give me recommendations and/or prices of good places to go??

    Cheers!


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    mike65
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    I use Shane Browne who is located besides Dominos Pizza which is off Park road in the collection of units besides Tubs and Tiles.

    He has'nt let me down yet, his number is 051 855551

    Mike.


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    mayordenis
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 9,612 Mod ✭✭✭✭mayordenis


    mike65 wrote:
    I use Shane Browne who is located besides Dominos Pizza which is off Park road in the collection of units besides Tubs and Tiles.

    He has'nt let me down yet, his number is 051 855551

    Mike.

    dont have a car cause im **** but they have a great reputation


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    Trotter
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    Yeah Ive heard he's reasonable and wont start doing stuff that dosnt really need doing. Funny that his name keeps coming up. Ive dropped in there today and yesterday already but he must be on holiers still.


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    kensutz
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    Thanks Mike for the suggestion, I need to get my car serviced too. It needs one asap


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    Trick of the Tail
    Registered Users Posts: 1,319 ✭✭✭Trick of the Tail


    Eddie Lyons in Ferrybank, 051 832902 is a good guy.


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    Trotter
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    Any idea how much Id expect to pay in any of those places for a basic service and a check on all the usual bits and pieces?


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    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    How long is a piece of string?

    It depends on what neds replacing. Is the car running okay generally speaking?

    I would budget for the following

    Labour (to check over items like brakes, suspension etc)

    Spark plugs
    Engine oil and filter
    Air filter
    Coolant (maybe)
    Brake fluid (maybe)

    The best thing to do is to ask for all the above to be done UNLESS you know
    the cars service history, if it has no history take no chances!

    The cost will be hefty for all that but if you get in touch with the mechanic (whoever you choose) first he can give an outline estimate.

    Mike.


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    dlofnep
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    Is that Trotter from Ferrybank?


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    Trotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,362 ✭✭✭Trotter


    Nope! Im not from Ferrybank.


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    ToxicPaddy
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    Shane Browne is very good.. Never heard a bad word about him yet..

    Noel O'Keefe on the old Tramore - Waterford road is fairly good too, he does
    a lot of work for all the bigger dealerships in Waterford. A bit hard to find his
    place though and you will need a lift back into Waterford as he really does
    live in the middle of no where, about 2 miles from Tramore

    Pm me if you want details.

    Tox


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    WuckingFanker
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    The Car Clinic on Witches Lane are ok money-wise, I had some lights broken in the town and they fixed it for me around half the cost of what the Honda dealer wanted.


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    dzilla
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    WuckingFanker wrote: »
    The Car Clinic on Witches Lane are ok money-wise, I had some lights broken in the town and they fixed it for me around half the cost of what the Honda dealer wanted.

    +1


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    Wanderer78
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    WuckingFanker wrote: »
    The Car Clinic on Witches Lane are ok money-wise, I had some lights broken in the town and they fixed it for me around half the cost of what the Honda dealer wanted.

    ta fcuk with main dealers!


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    Harry Palmr
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    I'm sure Trotter is thrilled with this information as he copes with the 2004/5 winter


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    lassykk
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    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    I'm sure Trotter is thrilled with this information as he copes with the 2004/5 winter

    Did your original advice for Shane Browne stand the test of time?


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    spankmemunkey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭spankmemunkey


    one other thing i would mention is, what year is the car, whats the make and model, If i had a new enough car i would stay with the main dealer, this will be good when it comes to selling the car, main dealer service history is always a good thing when selling.

    I would say oil change and spark plugs service will normally set you back about 100-150 bucks, depending on make and model,


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