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03-31-2014, 02:37 PM
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| MCL Alternatives for Aston maintenance
I have a massive maintenance coming up on a DB9 and wanted to see if there are any MCL alternatives that I should entertain.
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03-31-2014, 02:43 PM
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03-31-2014, 02:44 PM
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I would look at what it would cost in Seattle. A lot of times the savings are so significant they offset the exchange rate and then some at this point.
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03-31-2014, 02:45 PM
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I think sovereign motors would be able to service the newer astons as well.
should give them a call. DB9's are there of the norm.
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03-31-2014, 02:47 PM
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03-31-2014, 03:18 PM
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03-31-2014, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by lowside67  I would look at what it would cost in Seattle. A lot of times the savings are so significant they offset the exchange rate and then some at this point. | Anyone else take their cars to the US for repairs/service?
Seems legit esp, if labor rates are lower...and parts too, now that I think about it/
I'd seriously consider dropping my e30 off in the states for any body work etc. that I want to have done
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03-31-2014, 04:40 PM
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My uncle and his friend get their Vantages serviced in Seattle.
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03-31-2014, 04:45 PM
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whats wrong with MCL? either way it won't be cheap just get it done locally. Keep our dollars in our Country as much as possible!
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03-31-2014, 05:23 PM
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I have a friend that takes his Porsche across the border instead of MCL, says the savings are substantial.
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03-31-2014, 06:02 PM
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Should put a 5.0 and T5 in that bitch
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03-31-2014, 08:17 PM
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I know Hesp Automotive in North Van, does Land Rovers, and theres a tightly knit english car community there. Perhaps inquire with them and they will point you in the right direction.
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try Urban Garage in West Van on North Shore. they do service and sell Astons.
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whats a massive maintenance?
an aston is not much different than most European cars. a reputable euro/indy shop should be able to.
maybe silk cat in north Vancouver?
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04-07-2014, 09:02 AM
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there are many lowermainland shops that can do your AM maintenance. I would encourage you to do your research on parts (6sp online and pistonheads) because you can get the same jag/ford parts for 1/2 the cost of AM parts. Blitzkreig in Van can do your maintenance. There is nothing really tricky about AM maintenance.
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04-07-2014, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by skylinergtr whats a massive maintenance?
an aston is not much different than most European cars. a reputable euro/indy shop should be able to.
maybe silk cat in north Vancouver? | i was going to suggest silk cat as well. i remember seeing older AMs in their service bay way back when my dad used to own a jag (RIP  )
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04-09-2014, 06:33 PM
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04-09-2014, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by StanleyR Anyone else take their cars to the US for repairs/service?
Seems legit esp, if labor rates are lower...and parts too, now that I think about it/
I'd seriously consider dropping my e30 off in the states for any body work etc. that I want to have done | Yep, the LR3 has had work done in Bellingham. Save a few hundred each time and its a 30 min drive from my place.
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04-09-2014, 08:26 PM
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04-11-2014, 11:09 PM
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04-13-2014, 12:29 AM
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