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08-02-2011, 01:02 AM
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| Indy Mechanic shops needed for Land rover/range rover maintenance
Does anyone have any recommendations on independant shops that specialize or can work with range rover/ land rover cars? My car is out of warranty now, both extended and original warranty.
I would like a shop with experience, good reputation, and fair rates.
MCL and richmond land rover is charging an arm and a leg and some service staff are not "honest" and tries to upsell me more services and parts that i dont need currently. I believe the hourly labour for them are $125/hour
I would like someone who can just be honest and do good job and build a good relationship.
Location of shop doesnt really matter, vancouver, burnaby, surrey..even
I don't want to take my car to mr.lube for oil change either. :P
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08-02-2011, 01:16 AM
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Try Octagon Motor Group?
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08-02-2011, 01:36 AM
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Octagon primarily specializes in older Jaguars, MGs, and Triumphs.
Try Silk Cat in North Vancouver. I believe dangonay works there (or used to) work there. Good shop specializing in LR/RR from what I have been told. Cross your fingers and hope he sees this thread and responds. 
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08-02-2011, 05:37 AM
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Hesp Automotive in North Vancouver. They specialize in Jags/Land Rovers. Go and see Al.
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08-02-2011, 09:59 AM
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Hesp Autmotive and Silk Cat are both Land Rover/Range Rover specialists.
For basic maintenance I also recommend Gold Wrench Automotives in North Vancouver. They work on all makes. From basic maintenance to even more serious jobs.
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Silk Cat hands down. I don't work there anymore but still highly recommend them. If I didn't like someone I'd send them to Hesp. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-02-2011, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dangonay Silk Cat hands down. I don't work there anymore but still highly recommend them. If I didn't like someone I'd send them to Hesp. Posted via RS Mobile | can you tell me whats wrong with hesp?, My coworker told me to go there. I can't decide. and Who should i ask for at Silk Cat
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08-02-2011, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by wasabisashimi can you tell me whats wrong with hesp?, My coworker told me to go there. I can't decide. and Who should i ask for at Silk Cat | i guess you would speak to the owner. i think his name is Greg.
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Originally Posted by dangonay Silk Cat hands down. I don't work there anymore but still highly recommend them. If I didn't like someone I'd send them to Hesp. Posted via RS Mobile | Pretty stupid comment to make if you have nothing to back it up. EVERYONE in the LR/RR community recommends Hesp, even the service techs at MCL. When the dealer is sending you to an independent, that should tell you something.
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Valley EuroTech in Abbotsford
Clarke Hill Motors in Coquitlam
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I had a good experience @ Hesp, friendly people.
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Originally Posted by dangonay Silk Cat hands down. I don't work there anymore but still highly recommend them. If I didn't like someone I'd send them to Hesp. Posted via RS Mobile | +1 for Silk Cat.
They really love the cars that they work on. He even bought my old Jag from me, giving it a proper home.
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There is a club I know of.
If accepted, your parts are at cost..WOW...and Land Rover/Range Rover support for repairs and ownership. It's a no brainer.
PM me for details..
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+1 Silk Cat.
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