Member Since: 03 Jun 2017
Location: Essex
Posts: 22
Essex - Looking for garage recommendations for a service
Hi all, I've just bit the bullet and am now the proud owner of a beautiful 55 plate TDV6 S D3. I'm now looking for recommendations for a garage in Essex to put it in for it's first service. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
4th Jul 2017 7:46 pm
Oiley
Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: Kent
Posts: 213
try and get hold of Geoff a site sponsor as he dose a good job.
If you're in N Essex I'd recommend Broadfields at Gt Dunmow. Excellent.____
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4th Jul 2017 8:38 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
2nd Broadfields. They are getting mine ready for me to collect
I am in France and they have been great over the phone in explaining what I should get done. Paul (I think) has put himself out to do extra work which wasn't on the list.
GrayAn honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
I'm also an Essex boy.....
I'll probably use Beadles whilst I'm under the Land Rover warranty, but does anyone have a view of DS automotive in Southend?
4th Jul 2017 9:31 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
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I thought I would see how Broadfields are getting on with mine, so sent them an email half an hour ago. Thought I would let them know that I have recommended them on here. Can't hurt
Expected a response in the morning but I got a response almost straight away.
Note this is French time on email. (+1hr)
I hope that I am allowed to post this An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
4th Jul 2017 10:10 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Screen grab not great. Sorry!! Edit(seems to work alright in my gallery though)
However, they responsed at 9:50pm to update me on progress.
How good is that?An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
4th Jul 2017 10:18 pm
Oldtombanjo
Member Since: 03 Jun 2017
Location: Essex
Posts: 22
Thanks for all the info folks, now I just need to work out how to get back from Gt. Dunmow without a car now.
Looks like they are taking care of you there D&G Funny you mention that you're in France, I've recently moved back to the uk after living over there for 10 years. In fact my reason for wanting a service is due to a trip back coming up in August. Cant wait to get back over there in the new disco! 8)
5th Jul 2017 9:58 pm
trailhound
Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
Posts: 697
Paul at Broadfields
Pretty sure they have a courtesy car if you need it.
5th Jul 2017 10:18 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Oldtombanjo wrote:
Thanks for all the info folks, now I just need to work out how to get back from Gt. Dunmow without a car now.
Looks like they are taking care of you there D&G Funny you mention that you're in France, I've recently moved back to the uk after living over there for 10 years. In fact my reason for wanting a service is due to a trip back coming up in August. Cant wait to get back over there in the new disco! 8)
Let them know you had a recommendation from the forum. They should remember me (Graham from France), have caused him a bit of stress and a late night.
I really like the guy, no b t and honest.
We have been here 9.5 years. Our little girl was born here and I love it. Will love it even more when I get my D3 here.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
5th Jul 2017 10:27 pm
nhollandsmith
Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Gdansk
Posts: 329
I have been using LRS in Gosfield for the past three years, but have recently come across Broadfields in Dunmow and I am taking my car there from now on.
7th Jul 2017 8:07 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
7th Jul 2017 9:02 pm
Beno2
Member Since: 18 Apr 2009
Location: SE
Posts: 991
nhollandsmith wrote:
I have been using LRS in Gosfield for the past three years, but have recently come across Broadfields in Dunmow and I am taking my car there from now on.
Can ask why you have decided to change to Broadfeilds?D3 HSE
7th Jul 2017 11:10 pm
Oldtombanjo
Member Since: 03 Jun 2017
Location: Essex
Posts: 22
Booked in at Broadfields for a couple of weeks time. Not sure who I spoke to as I contacted them through Facebook but they offered me a lift to the station after I drop the car off, which was a nice touch. I can't wait to find out a bit more about the condition of my "new toy" but don't mind admitting that I'm crapping myself too! I aint broke but brother I'm badly bent...
8th Jul 2017 4:37 pm
Grease Monkey
Member Since: 24 May 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 134
Another for Broadfields, been using them for a couple of years now. Always helpful and reasonably priced 😀
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