Leyther_Matt Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Must admit I use Kwik Fit as a matter of course as my old mechanic passed away a couple of years ago. Booked in there tomorrow morning in fact for a free battery check (left the headlights on for hours the other day 🙄) and, after reading this thread, I’m now fucking shitting it. Quote
Escobarp Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Just now, Leyther_Matt said: Must admit I use Kwik Fit as a matter of course as my old mechanic passed away a couple of years ago. Booked in there tomorrow morning in fact for a free battery check (left the headlights on for hours the other day 🙄) and, after reading this thread, I’m now fucking shitting it. Leaving your headlights on won’t fuck your battery mate. Might flatten it but wouldn’t ruin it. They will try and tell you summat is wrong though. Quote
leigh white Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Leyther_Matt said: Must admit I use Kwik Fit as a matter of course as my old mechanic passed away a couple of years ago. Booked in there tomorrow morning in fact for a free battery check (left the headlights on for hours the other day 🙄) and, after reading this thread, I’m now fucking shitting it. " Can't get shitter than a Kwik Fit fitter " Quote
Leyther_Matt Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Leaving your headlights on won’t fuck your battery mate. Might flatten it but wouldn’t ruin it. They will try and tell you summat is wrong though. Yeah it went flat but all good now. Wanted to get it checked just in case but might change my mind now! Quote
Escobarp Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: Yeah it went flat but all good now. Wanted to get it checked just in case but might change my mind now! Take it to a local garage ask them to test it. Or halfords. Even a small car spare shop will test it. Takes 30 seconds. Just avoid Kwikfit. Quote
DazBob Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Halfords definitely used to be cunts. Once went for a free brakes check at and they said all was OK. I got home and checked my nuts, hehe, and on every wheel i could turn them with my fingers. Went a couple of years later to a different branch because my exhaust sounded like a Subaru. Told me I needed a full new exhaust. Turned out, after talking to a local garage it was just a minor weld required. I rang them to say I didn't need the work doing and they had a hissy fit and that my entire exhaust system was in the skip. After a heated conversation, I went back and the manager literally threw my keys at me. I went and got it welded at a cost of £40 rather than their £300. You really can't put a price on a good local garage. Chorley Street Garages were ace, they've now relocated to Hindley Green so I don't use them any more, but anyone out that way should do. Top lads. Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 30 minutes ago, DazBob said: Halfords definitely used to be cunts. Once went for a free brakes check at and they said all was OK. I got home and checked my nuts, hehe, and on every wheel i could turn them with my fingers. Went a couple of years later to a different branch because my exhaust sounded like a Subaru. Told me I needed a full new exhaust. Turned out, after talking to a local garage it was just a minor weld required. I rang them to say I didn't need the work doing and they had a hissy fit and that my entire exhaust system was in the skip. After a heated conversation, I went back and the manager literally threw my keys at me. I went and got it welded at a cost of £40 rather than their £300. You really can't put a price on a good local garage. Chorley Street Garages were ace, they've now relocated to Hindley Green so I don't use them any more, but anyone out that way should do. Top lads. Thanks for the heads up, I'm on the lookout for a decent garage since my man retired. 👍 Quote
MickyD Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 For anyone in the Harwood or Bradshaw areas I'd thoroughly recommend Gradwells. Quote
Casino Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 10 hours ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said: Thanks for the heads up, I'm on the lookout for a decent garage since my man retired. 👍 Dunno if he's chasing business but theres a guy in a yard down at darcy lever Behind BHE Does our 4 and has been doing our cars for 30 years Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 11 hours ago, DazBob said: Chorley Street Garages were ace, they've now relocated to Hindley Green so I don't use them any more, but anyone out that way should do. Top lads. If it's the same place i'm thinking of, Chorley St garage used to be owned by a fella called Stan Morton who was an old school mechanic and a firm but fair Mot tester. I used to get all my Mot's done there many years ago. Stan passed away a while back, but i think his lads might have carried on with the business. Not too far for me is Hindley Green, i might seek them out. In my opinion you are always better off using a recommended local garage with a decent reputation - rather than a national company with branches all over the UK. Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Casino said: Dunno if he's chasing business but theres a guy in a yard down at darcy lever Behind BHE Does our 4 and has been doing our cars for 30 years Cheers mate but I'm in Hindley Green. Quote
Casino Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 ah, so you need somebody in wigan, where you live Quote
miamiwhite Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Casino said: ah, so you need somebody in wigan, where you live 😄 Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 12 hours ago, DazBob said: Halfords definitely used to be cunts. Chorley Street Garages were ace, they've now relocated to Hindley Green so I don't use them any more, but anyone out that way should do. Top lads. Have you got an address or name of the garage Daz? Quote
Casino Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 https://all-opening-hours.co.uk/03833484/Chorley_Street_Garage Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 DazBob has put me onto them, 5 minutes up the road from me. Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Casino said: https://all-opening-hours.co.uk/03833484/Chorley_Street_Garage Cheers Cas - i’m surprised they still use the name Chorley st garage, when its nowhere near Chorley street 😂 Quote
DazBob Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 Good stuff. Geoff runs it, he's a proper nice lad. Quote
Escobarp Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, DazBob said: Good stuff. Geoff runs it, he's a proper nice lad. I used to use him when I lived in the flats next to David Lloyd many moons ago. Was a good lad Quote
tshape Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 21:18, Blondi said: Ian Connett, SR Autos? Always take ours here. Bottom of the street, genuine bloke. Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 This is the guy who owns our local garage, might be crackers but honest and never rips you off. Quote
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