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coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) #947240
07/12/2009 19:17
07/12/2009 19:17

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Hi all,

As the title suggests, does anyone know of any coupe friendly garages in/ around the south?

Thanks.

Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: ] #947246
07/12/2009 19:31
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Hi
The only person who works on Coupes is an Alfa/Maserati specialist (Roberts Aerospace)over the hill in Boarhunt. He only really likes the 16v though so no help to you although he does have the proper Fiat diag gear which I've used him for.
I do 99% of work myself but have used PowerItalia before, not a bad drive from Pompey if going early. SoloItalia is fairly close (one hour 45) so maybe try them as an alternative.
Looked for your car in the Dockyard on my visits down there but not seen it yet although I think a mate sent me a photo of your car!
Warren

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Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: Wal_S] #947269
07/12/2009 20:03
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I use LB Autos in Somerton, Somerset for all my Coupe servicing. It's run by Lui and he's an Italian car specialist. I've always been pleased with his service and costs. He's about 30 miles from Weston ( and 1 mile from my house!).

Contact details

L B Autos
Unit 3 Camelot Court, Bancombe Road Trading Estate, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6SB.
Tel: 01458 274499
Mob: 07980 719370
E-mail: lui@lbautos.eclipse.co.uk

good luck - and if you are coming down this way drop me a pm

regards

Tony

Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: TonyB] #947333
07/12/2009 20:57
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I used this guy Clockhouse a couple of years ago. He did a lot of work very reasonably (recommended by Cooper as I recall). Worth a chat I'd say.


Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: ] #947373
07/12/2009 21:34
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Thought Clockhouse had shut down as I hadn't seen the sign outside the place or the usual bunch of old Fiats recently.
Worth a look if you are out Bishops Waltham way.


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Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: Wal_S] #947574
08/12/2009 08:52
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Not sure we're talking the same place? There used to be a FIAT guy on the road between BW and Fair Oak used to be up a farm type track with a FIAT sign at the entrance?

Clockhouse is actually in FO. I'll have a look next time I'm over there, as I said it's a couple of years since I used them.

Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: ] #947578
08/12/2009 09:10
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Yes you're right I am getting confused, didn't realise there was another Fiat friendly garage that close by. Good news smile

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Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: Wal_S] #947651
08/12/2009 11:25
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Hello neighbours,

The 'Fiat Farm' guy is Neil, and it's called NSB Auto Services.
http://www.fiatspecialist.co.uk/

I haven't taken my coupe there yet, but he helped diagnose my gfs 147.

I used to take my Barchetta to DTR, and ended up buying my Coupe from them too. They know their stuff, but they've now moved further around the M25, so I've been trying others!

Southampton Tyre and Rubber (used for all my Tyres and MOTs) - very trustworthy and good for emergencies
Roberts Aerospace - need a friend to follow you (miles from anywhere)
Leighton (Flea) - Great stuff happened there!
SoloItalia - knowledgeable and helpful

All good chaps, and would use them all again, but will probably go to Solo again next time, close to Park and Ride into Oxford for a day out.

cheers
Stephen

Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: ] #947659
08/12/2009 11:39
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Any recommendations in or around Sheffield?

Re: coupe friendly garages in south (portsmouth) [Re: ] #947724
08/12/2009 13:48
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Stephen

Thanks for all that info (not trying to hijack thread here), Roberts Aerospace is in my in laws road so easy to find for me!
Looks like plenty of choice around us then that certainly I didn't realise, why the lack of Coupes in Hampshire then?

Warren


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