razza Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 any recommendations on garages to carry out services in the reading area, need oil/brake fluid/antifreeze change? also any recommendations on what fluids to use cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hello there. I had a cambelt change done at Old Ford Auto's in Bracknell. Recommended by the guys cousin who is on here. Did a fine job and was cheap too. Reckon fluid change should be no probs for him. Don't have a number for him, but if you use the search button I expect you'll find the thread. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 pm homer i think he lives in reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 GrahamS on here does good work. He lives in Basingstoke now i think. maybe worth a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I have used a bloke called Tony over at Automotive Solutions. 01189699903. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I don't know anyone local .. all the places I know are a fair distance. Still, got to travel for good service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi Razza, you have Green Peas old car right? A very nice example Okay, here goes: Thames Valley Mots for all BASIC servicing (http://www.tvmot.com), speak to Dave and mention the club. Nice guys and good rates. Not for modding or more complex service work/troubleshooting. If you know what you need doing, they are the best in the area. Phoenix for anything not matching above, however they are based in Watford so expect to give up 2.5 hrs getting there and back. Well worth it though, same rate as TVMOTs, but really know their stuff. Top guys and will not rip you off, without a doubt they are one of the owners club favourite garages and only work on Supra's (search here and you will see what I mean). As mentioned by LeeT, GrahamS is another good contact if you're in the Basingstoke area. Though he doesn't have his own garage he knows Supra's very well (he's an owner too) and will look after you. Don't bother with the chancers or those who recommend due to "They did an oil change once and it was fine" Also, word of warning - do not visit anyone known as Paul Kent (also known as 'Slow dog' or 'Max-GT') Are you based in Reading? Would be good to meet up, there's quite a few of us here and we like our meets. The Reading meet is next week, perhaps you could drop in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 also any recommendations on what fluids to use For Engine oil this depends on the spec, Silkolene 10w50 is as good as you can get for a BPU car (from Opie Oils, see trader section) PAS - Use standard fluid Brakes: Motul 5.1, best you can get Antifreeze - Only use Toyota Red (expensive though) If you want to do the full works on the car replace fuel filter too (unless its been done in the last couple of years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 thanks for the advice guys, will give them a call. am based in reading so would be good to meet some fellow owners, when and where are you guys meeting next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Well Homers covered everything there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 am based in reading so would be good to meet some fellow owners, when and where are you guys meeting next week? Next Wednesday is the monthly Jap car meet near the Majeski stadium: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=69495 JTuner are going to be there so might be a chance to get your car in the mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 looks like i need to buy some polish then, I may pop down depending on work, have period end next week which is always rubbish for me monday to wednesday, but will try to make it, will be good to meet you guys. shame the neons aren't working lol [OOPS][/OOPS] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 shame the neons aren't working lol [OOPS][/OOPS] a shame??? its a blessing:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 hence the lol..... when he mentioned it had neons i thought, fine won't use them anyway, then the grief started from my mates[OOPS][/OOPS] i'm sure at some stage down the line i may[sAD][/sAD] get them working again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Best thing to get Neons working properly is a gallon of petrol and a match! Or people may get your Supra mixed up with a saxo. Hopfuly see you on Wed, always good to meet anouther Reading lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Best thing to get Neons working properly is a gallon of petrol and a match! I'm happy to chip in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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