Advance Pitstop for servicing?

goz83 wrote: »

A couple of years back, my 318 was due its NCT. The test was for the afternoon and I wanted to give the car a quick once over before bringing her up. The only thing I needed checked was the headlight alignment. Long story, short, I forgot to go to the usual garage and only remembered when it was time to leave for the test. I dropped into the AP in Santry for a quick headlight alignment check, telling the guy I was in a bit of a rush for the NCT. So, he takes the car in and a few minutes later he comes out and tells me one of my headlight bulbs are gone. It was fine when they were driving it into the garage (i usually left the lights on all the time), so i was a bit surprised it had blown within a couple of minutes. Say I need 2 bulbs because they should be replaced with the same brand at €20 per bulb :eek: PLUS labour. I tell him i have spare bulbs in the boot. "Sorry, we can only put our bulbs in". It was looking like the bill was gonna be €100, so I asked for my keys and went to the NCT. Checked my car in, but left the bonnet open. I was taking the blown bulb out and noticed a mark on the glass, like it had been banged off something. To this day, I think they just broke the bulb, looking to rip me off. New bulb in and car went through no problem at all. a few weeks later, I notice a "under new management" sign on the garage. Still, wouldn't touch them. I use a local Atlas garage and I have to say, they are brilliant. I do know one of the lads there, which helps me have confidence, but I have often dropped in to have things checked and haven't been charged at all. Only the other day, there was a rubbing noise from one of my wheels. Dropped into Atlas and it turned out to be the dust shield around the brake disc was rubbing. No charge.

My advice is don't trust any garage unless you hear good things about them from people you know.

goz83 wrote: »

My bad....yes...that's the one. Does it still have the "under new management" sign above it?