TRD3000GT Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 As you know I am close to the guys there. But the thing I really like about them is they dont BS. They dont pretend to know everything, and are not scared to ask/research if there is something they are unsure of. They do not add spurious things or hours to bills, and are not in the motor trade thinking they are going to making a fortune. All in all, a pretty refreshing experience. Yep, It makes a massive difference. They are the only people I trust to do work right and first time. Ill be there next week or the week after for a few hours having some final stuff done before the 25th Both top guys and hard working and honest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 They are the only people I trust to do work right and first time. Same here... 320mile round trip but the work is right first time, been twice and will return for more work, good honest guys which are hard to find these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hijack, Nick can you PM me you address again buddy I lost it and have your turbo blanket here still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 If they can make me feel at ease then they must be tops:d indeed........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 indeed........ Got myself a bit of a reputation then have I ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hijack, Nick can you PM me you address again buddy I lost it and have your turbo blanket here still. YHPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I too use Phoenix for the nasty stuff that I can't tackle on my own. They did my clutch on time even though I showed up late, and also at a later date sorted out the fix of my 5th gear synchros by a local specialist at an awesome price (and it's all still working perfectly - so much for the 'unrebuildable' getrag box). Oh, and they stayed up late putting my 'box back in so I could pick it up on time, despite massive delays caused to them by Toyota sending the wrong bits several times. There are VERY few people I trust with my car, Phoenix is definitely one of them. Terry, you should print this lot out for them to stick up on the wall or something -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Terry, you should print this lot out for them to stick up on the wall or something -Ian LOL, nah then they might stop trying so hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondjump Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Mark has a very proffesional attitude to work and an amiable character to match. Worth travelling a long distance for piece of mind and no bullshit... although his choice in cafes is questionable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURT Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Mark has a very proffesional attitude to work and an amiable character to match. Worth travelling a long distance for piece of mind and no bullshit... although his choice in cafes is questionable LOL know what ya mean, and they dont have any brown sauce on the bacon butties wtf!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 i had some hybrids and some other bits and bobs fitted by them last week and i couldn't be happier with there work. its a good 4hrs round trip for me but it doesn't bother me knowing that its in very good hands:) ill definatly be going back to have injectors fitted:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I just searched looking for mechanics in Surrey. I found a thread mentioning Eurospec but the landline number on their website doesn't work, and they didn't answer the mobile. I tried another mechanic recommended in Bracknell - but they also didn't answer the phone. Then I searched again and found this thread. I'm glad I didn't get answers from the other two, since Pheonix seems to be the place to go. I drop my car off on Saturday and will collect it a week later. The one thing I'm not happy about is that the mechanics I use for my other car are also near Watford (Kings Langley) - how did I manage to buy another car where I have to travel half way around the M25 to get it serviced????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feakins Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Haha where abouts in Surrey are you from?? I have the same mission up to Phoenix but its where I take mine and worth every penny. Need to go up there soon actually for a cam belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Camberley. It's actually the number of people from Surrey / Berkshire on this thread that say they go to Phoenix that convinced me that it wasn't worth finding anywhere closer. I think I will have to have the cam belt done, which is a bit annoying. It was done just before the last owner bought the car - and he only did 10k miles in 5 years. But cam belts usually have a life of 5 years - and although I'm sure it would be fine, the consequences of it not being......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feakins Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Its non-interference so if it does go everything will still be OK. Mines done 70k and is 11 years old so I think its about time for one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Its really hard to find like them guys very honest and know what they doing big time to both of them PLUS thanks to RO (SupRo) for showing them to me first time when I was looking for a trusted specialist. All the work been done in my car has taken place there, I even go there for very simple jobs cos I think they well deserve the business we give them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Its non-interference so if it does go everything will still be OK. Mines done 70k and is 11 years old so I think its about time for one . Now you've confused me. What does non-interference mean? My understanding of cam belts (which comes from bikes really) is that they link the cams to the crank, and therefore time the valve opening / closing. Hence if they snap - valves meet pistons etc. How can a snapping cam belt not risk this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feakins Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Not all engines are set up the same I guess. Do a search for Cam-belt and they'll be loads of threads on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 As you know I am close to the guys there. But the thing I really like about them is they dont BS. They dont pretend to know everything, and are not scared to ask/research if there is something they are unsure of. They do not add spurious things or hours to bills, and are not in the motor trade thinking they are going to making a fortune. All in all, a pretty refreshing experience. That's exactly what I wanted to hear, looks like I will be booking my car in with them for a checkover very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 As soon as i've got myself another car sorted out, my soop will be going to Phoenix for my single install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Now you've confused me. What does non-interference mean? My understanding of cam belts (which comes from bikes really) is that they link the cams to the crank, and therefore time the valve opening / closing. Hence if they snap - valves meet pistons etc. How can a snapping cam belt not risk this? The design of the engine is such that even if the cam belt snaps the pistons won't hit the valves - all Supra engines are like this except the VVTI NA, which are so rare that in 5 years in the club I've never seen one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 What about Fayes NA ??????? Wasnt hers a NA VVt-i...... So do we have any contact details for Phoenix.....?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 No - hers is non-VVTi Their number is: 01923 228 484 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 In my signature Ash. edit:Keith got there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 The design of the engine is such that even if the cam belt snaps the pistons won't hit the valves - all Supra engines are like this except the VVTI NA, which are so rare that in 5 years in the club I've never seen one! Cool. In that case, I'll see what else needs doing at the service before deciding. 10k miles on a belt is not that much and if the only risk of it breaking is that I have to call the RAC then I'll probably leave it for a year. There are a number of other things I think the car needs more (e.g some fresh brake fluid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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