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New member new coupe local garage
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01/05/2018 10:07
01/05/2018 10:07
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jrb270
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Hi, collected my Coupe on Sunday, it's a Scott Green 20VT from 1997 with only 50k miles and I am completely delighted.
However it has developed a power steering fluid leak and I was hoping that someone here could recommend a specialist garage in the Wirral, Chester, Liverpool area.
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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01/05/2018 12:28
01/05/2018 12:28
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jrb270
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Thanks Edinburgh, This is post number 3 and it shouldn't be too hard to find something else to say.
It had a £3k "fix everything" service at Midlands Car Servicing last November after being stored for a year and passed the MOT with no advisories - I'm well pleased.
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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#1619752
01/05/2018 12:51
01/05/2018 12:51
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 18,926 Auld Reekie
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I would say that's a healthy start  Any sign of lacquer peel yet? Were the previous owners forum members Now if you reply to this that'll be 4....
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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#1619757
01/05/2018 13:33
01/05/2018 13:33
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ScouseCoupe
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Hi, collected my Coupe on Sunday, it's a Scott Green 20VT from 1997 with only 50k miles and I am completely delighted.
However it has developed a power steering fluid leak and I was hoping that someone here could recommend a specialist garage in the Wirral, Chester, Liverpool area. I should know a few that cater for the Coop : North Liverpool : http://www.mototech.org.ukSt. Helens : http://www.alfatunemotorsport.co.ukBirkenhead ( Wirral ) : https://en-gb.facebook.com/olympicautos
1999 Rosso Corsa 20VT 2000 Rosso Alfa 916 Spider Lusso
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
[Re: Edinburgh]
#1619758
01/05/2018 14:07
01/05/2018 14:07
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jrb270
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jrb270
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No sign of lacquer peel but it has had paint on the roof and both rear quarters.
The bonnet needs a respray as it has a small dent and some stone chips but I've had a very reasonable quote from a local place that I've used before.
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
[Re: ScouseCoupe]
#1619759
01/05/2018 14:20
01/05/2018 14:20
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jrb270
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jrb270
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Thanks ScouseCoupe, I'll get in touch with Olympic Autos.
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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#1619771
01/05/2018 17:10
01/05/2018 17:10
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Slightly out of the area but there's the below based near Wrexham: http://www.allitalia.co.uk/My coop's there at the moment for a thorough check over and if you call in advance Dan / Howard will do a shuttle to and from Wrexham main station
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
[Re: G_Man]
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02/05/2018 08:26
02/05/2018 08:26
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Slightly out of the area but there's the below based near Wrexham: http://www.allitalia.co.uk/My coop's there at the moment for a thorough check over and if you call in advance Dan / Howard will do a shuttle to and from Wrexham main station Thanks Alan  I used to work at the above garage and I also recommend them and still use them for my Coupe
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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#1619808
02/05/2018 13:59
02/05/2018 13:59
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jrb270
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I've found a local garage prepared to look at it so I'll post back if it works out OK. It's only a power steering leak - what could possible go wrong 
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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02/05/2018 15:20
02/05/2018 15:20
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It's only a power steering leak - what could possible go wrong Hate to say it, but a power steering leak is an mot fail obviously depending on how bad the leak is. I brought a cavalier with a short mot in my naivety many years ago, had a leaking steering rack was an expensive job needed a reconditioned rack and fitting wasn't cheap Hopefully its not too bad Anyway Welcome to the fold
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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#1619847
02/05/2018 22:26
02/05/2018 22:26
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Carlos_Neto
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Welcome  Some pictures xD
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
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#1619903
03/05/2018 20:17
03/05/2018 20:17
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,167 Glos
Brilly1uk
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Welcome. We look forward to seeing some pics
Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
[Re: H_R]
#1619992
05/05/2018 09:45
05/05/2018 09:45
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jrb270
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jrb270
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Hate to say it, but a power steering leak is an mot fail obviously depending on how bad the leak is.
I brought a cavalier with a short mot in my naivety many years ago, had a leaking steering rack was an expensive job needed a reconditioned rack and fitting wasn't cheap
Hopefully its not too bad
Anyway Welcome to the fold
It is a leaking steering rack quoted £240 for a reconditioned unit and £80 to fit it which I think is reasonable
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Re: New member new coupe local garage
[Re: Brilly1uk]
#1619993
05/05/2018 09:47
05/05/2018 09:47
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jrb270
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Welcome. We look forward to seeing some pics It's in the paint shop next week having the bonnet done as there is a small dent and a few stone chips. I'll post some pics when it's back.
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