Supra servicing in skipton, bradford, bolton or manchester

[Guest davet]

Hi folks,

 

first of all hope you all had a good xmas and a happy new year to you all too

 

I currently live near Keighley in Yorkshire and my Sup is in need of a service. There's no way I'm off to see Toyota after my last two disasters. Can anybody recommend a place to go in the skipton, bradford, leeds, bolton or manchester area please?

 

Cheers

 

Dave:)

[michael]

I used to know a guy in Skipton, ex Toyota WRC, sadly he went mental, sold everything and disappeared

[rob wild]

I think Miami-GT is moving your way now Andy owns it. But i use Hypersports and racing there in Wigan not far from Bolton. If you tell them that your in the club and spoke to Rob("Rob497" that's what they call me ) im sure there sort you out with a good price

 

EDIT: This information is out of date - please search for Hyper before engaging their services

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Removing Hyper recommendation (see edit history)

[Guru]

Hypersports is probably best like Rob says Dave

 

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[Guest davet]

Cheers guys,

 

a quick blast up the M62 to hypersports it is then

 

Dave

[AdzC]

Definitely recommend Hyper Sports too

 

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[spartan]

Hi folks,

 

first of all hope you all had a good xmas and a happy new year to you all too

 

I currently live near Keighley in Yorkshire and my Sup is in need of a service. There's no way I'm off to see Toyota after my last two disasters. Can anybody recommend a place to go in the skipton, bradford, leeds, bolton or manchester area please?

 

Cheers

 

Dave:)

 

By coincidence, I live in this area, now own a Supra and I'm looking for somewhere to get it serviced locally.

 

Does the recommendation for Hypersports still hold true or should I try somewhere else?

 

Anybody have any experience of "P.R.Autos Independent Toyota Specialists" in Crosshills?

 

Thanks

[michael]

Anybody have any experience of "P.R.Autos Independent Toyota Specialists" in Crosshills?

 

I'd forgotten all about them!

 

I used them years ago to fix a Helix clutch in my MR2 Turbo - good set of chaps back then, reasonable rates and did a really good job in good time - are they still in the little industrial estate off Station Rd?

 

Where about are you Spartan? I'm from Skipton originally and still have family in the area, will have to keep my eyes open for Supras

[spartan]

I'd forgotten all about them!

 

I used them years ago to fix a Helix clutch in my MR2 Turbo - good set of chaps back then, reasonable rates and did a really good job in good time - are they still in the little industrial estate off Station Rd?

 

 

Yep - still there. Based on what you've said, I might ring them up and ask them if they've got any experience with Supras.

 

Where about are you Spartan? I'm from Skipton originally and still have family in the area, will have to keep my eyes open for Supras

 

I'm in Cowling but not "Cowling born and Cowling bred: thick in arm and thick in 'ead!" (well, maybe the last bit).

 

The only other Supra I've seen around these parts (disregarding those at Keighley Trade Centre - ahem! Mine did not come from there!) is a red one (looks to be UK spec.) in Silsden and I haven't seen that for ages.

[michael]

I'm in Cowling but not "Cowling born and Cowling bred: thick in arm and thick in 'ead!" (well, maybe the last bit).

 

My Great Grandma was from Cowling, lived right up the top end, you are right on the edge of some fun driving roads then, I miss them

[spartan]

My Great Grandma was from Cowling, lived right up the top end, you are right on the edge of some fun driving roads then, I miss them

 

We live up the top end! Right up, actually, on the moor above Ickornshaw.

 

Yes, some good driving roads round here. My favourite though is the A65 from Skipton out to the M6

 

If only the quality of the road surfaces was better though. I'm fed up with having the steering wheel yanked out of my hands by potholes, etc; changing my J-spec stock springs for UK with Bilstein shocks.

[michael]

We live up the top end! Right up, actually, on the moor above Ickornshaw.

 

She was on Park Lane, seems a bit overdeveloped up that way now though, too many new housing estates.

 

Yes, some good driving roads round here. My favourite though is the A65 from Skipton out to the M6

 

I lived up that way too but they ruined the A65 when they took away all the overtaking points and started cruising around in unmarked cars all the time

 

I tended to head up to the A684 quite a bit or the A682 if I was heading your way, now that it's branded as a dangerous road I presume it's policed and single white lined though, it's been a while.

 

If only the quality of the road surfaces was better though. I'm fed up with having the steering wheel yanked out of my hands by potholes, etc; changing my J-spec stock springs for UK with Bilstein shocks.

 

Agreed, like a fool I went the other way and actually stiffened everything up with KYB AGX shocks and Eibach springs, it's not the nice relaxing cruiser it used to be, it's a little tiresome at times, you've done it the right way for that area anyway

 

Let me know how you get on with the place in Crosshills.

[Nic]

Yes, some good driving roads round here. My favourite though is the A65 from Skipton out to the M6

 

Ah the memories, it's a while since I've done an A65 run, use to head over that way regularly to the Lakes.

[michael]

Ah the memories, it's a while since I've done an A65 run, use to head over that way regularly to the Lakes.

 

It's not what it used to be

[rob wild]

By coincidence, I live in this area, now own a Supra and I'm looking for somewhere to get it serviced locally.

 

Does the recommendation for Hypersports still hold true or should I try somewhere else?

 

Anybody have any experience of "P.R.Autos Independent Toyota Specialists" in Crosshills?

 

Thanks

 

Hypersports are alright but I use Michel Lane these days his expertise, prices and customer service is second to non!

[spartan]

Hypersports are alright but I use Michel Lane these days his expertise, prices and customer service is second to non!

 

Do you have any contact details please?

[michael]

Do you have any contact details please?

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?u=168

[spartan]

Picked the car up this morning, after leaving the car with this independent Toyota place in Crosshills (between Skipton, Keighley & Colne). I was away from home all week so I just left the car with them.

 

I've only recently acquired this VVTi from another club member who I think maybe had done some of the servicing himself. I don't have a problem with that but I just wanted a good 'starting point' for my period of ownership.

 

So I asked them to give the car a full service (I mean all the normal stuff but changing all the cars bodily fluids too) and timing belt change. I thought the VVTi might stump them when it came to changing the timing belt but they weren't at all phased (pardon the pun) - I guess the VVTi system isn't so uncommon on other Toyotas these days.

 

Anyway, they did all the work I asked with no drama (the pulley bolt was a pig to get off but they knew it would be) and MOT'd it too. I was very impressed and thought I'd just put in a good word for them here in case anyone was looking for reliable, no-nonsense servicing in this area.

 

P R Autos

 

Ian is the man there - nice guy and honest. If you decide to give them a try, mention the forum. Obviously they can get parts but they're more than happy for you to provide your own if you think you can get them cheaper.

 

Hope that helps!

[michael]

Glad it worked out

[spartan]

Yeah - thanks. I probably wouldn't have had the confidence to try them if it wasn't for your feedback either.

 

For me, or more specifically, my car - more or less stock and no intention to change that (how many members start off saying that I wonder? ) - it's a good find.

 

Of course, I'd still use a Supra 'expert' if I thought I had a model-specific problem or needed anything other than regular servicing.

 

I should mention that I did contact Michel Lane who was very helpful and quotes were good. The only reason I chose not to use him this time was because Darlington would have meant a day-trip for me.

[Guest poodle]

im from skipton / keighley / earby myself, not really seen any supras around, but there again i only got mine last night. ill keep an eye out for the locals. I think i used PR autos once before many moons ago, are they down just around the corner from keighley strayed centre? or down by fun planet?

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[spartan]

On the same estate as Fun Planet (that would make a good name for a Supra servicing place too!), just on the right as you turn in, backing on to the railway.

[Guest poodle]

what about a bodyshop, the front kit and skirts needs a respray

[spartan]

I have found Aire Valley Auto Paint to be very good (located on the same estate as KTC but definitely NOT connected) - the wife's car is probably down there two/three times a year [sigh].

 

Call 01535 636058 and speak to Tony but be warned - he's a super bloke; been in the business for donkey's years AND could talk the hind legs of a donkey. Personally, I think it's great to be able to talk to someone (who's going to be working on your P&J) like you can to Tony but only start a converstion with him if the other-half/kids, etc. aren't waiting in the car for you!

[Guest poodle]

ive used dales in keighley, its near Fish People if you know where that is, had him work on my fto when i had it and the gf's escort when she had that i just find the turn around a bit slow for me (im pretty impatient )