Dave_SZ-R Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 So, seeing as I am sans service history (fresh import) for my car, Ive decided on a full service. Im talking cambelt, filters, fluids, the lot. Ive heard a figure of about £3-400 banded around for a big service like this, but what Im really interested in is finding a really trusted place to do this near Edinburgh (happy to travel a bit for the right place!). Just want to give her to a garage who will use the correct parts and fluids, and not have to tell them what diff, trans, engine oils to put in etc. Like I say, cost isn't the main concern here, I just want a place with a proven record of working on the mkiv. Any help is much appreciated guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 £3-400? Blimey. I think my full service cost about three times that! Can't help with where to go though, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_SZ-R Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 £3-400? Blimey. I think my full service cost about three times that! Can't help with where to go though, sorry. Uh-oh... Anyone looking to buy my granny? It cant be over £1000 surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 the cam belt change may go like a swiss watch but as happens quite frequently the crank pulley is super glued and welded on and a complete biatch to get off, this is when the bill may start creeping up as the radiator has to come off to allow access, coolant out etc etc, try and make sure you use a garage that has experience with supras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 So, seeing as I am sans service history (fresh import) for my car, Ive decided on a full service. Im talking cambelt, filters, fluids, the lot. Ive heard a figure of about £3-400 banded around for a big service like this, but what Im really interested in is finding a really trusted place to do this near Edinburgh (happy to travel a bit for the right place!). Just want to give her to a garage who will use the correct parts and fluids, and not have to tell them what diff, trans, engine oils to put in etc. Like I say, cost isn't the main concern here, I just want a place with a proven record of working on the mkiv. Any help is much appreciated guys! I wish i could find a garage around here to do a full service for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) You are best getting all the fluids and other bits your self to make sure you no whats going in her, Then take it to a good place to get it all done !!! Take a look at that bud will tell you what oils and stuff you need http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56684 Edited February 6, 2009 by j1mb0b1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_SZ-R Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 You are best getting all the fluids and other bits your self to make sure you no whats going in her, Then take it to a good place to get it all done !!! Take a look at that bud will tell you what oils and stuff you need http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56684 It just so happens I stumbled across that thread last night, and it is excellent. Id be quite happy to provide all the fluids to a garage, as it gives you peace of mind that theyre using the tried and tested stuff. Still looking for recommendations for Scottish garages with Supra experience though! Hypertech in Bonnybridge has been mentioned on here, any other offers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Aside from the service, the best thing you can do with a freshly imported car is to change the tyre's. They are always junk by the time they have spend many months on a boat and many more waiting for export. Check the tyre date on the wall to see how old they are, you might well be shocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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