Member Since: 04 Apr 2021
Location: Aldworth
Posts: 23
Indie recommendations - West Berkshire / South Oxfordshire
Hi folks,
I'm looking for an indie service shop in the Reading / Newbury / Oxford area. There seem to be plenty to choose from nearby - Four Counties 4x4 and Rovertune are probably the closest. Others I've found that are not too far are MiD Engineering, Henley 4x4, 4x4 Matt, Newbury 4x4 Centre, Greaves 4x4, Wantage 4x4, and Frogs Island 4x4 Workshop.
Any experiences with any of these shops pro / con?2016 Discovery 4 Landmark black
I used Rovertune and they were always very good. Only con was that sometimes you had to book quite some time in advance.
11th May 2021 8:20 am
DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 927
James French is another but go for Rovertune based on your location Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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11th May 2021 10:11 am
Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 1122
MiD all the way. Pips James French imho...
Not used the others but am very happy with MiD...
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11th May 2021 10:18 am
F355GTS
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: North Hampshire
Posts: 849
I've been using 4 counties in Peasmore for the last service and recently new handbrake inc unjamming the control unit, mark knows his stuff and very reasonably priced 👍👍
I stopped using Newbury 4x4 after they (without warning) charged me an admin fee for dealing with a warranty direct claim, I gave them the chance to put it right but they stood their groundMark
11th May 2021 10:36 am
General_Git
Member Since: 20 Jun 2019
Location: Reading
Posts: 116
I have used Rovertune since owning my D3 - two years. Customer service is good, workshop is well kitted out, and their tech knowledge is brilliant. Most importantly for me, they recognise I do my own work and are more than happy to support me, I haven't had this experience at many garages.
Labour rate is pretty reasonable too.LR3 MY05 TDV6 2.7 HSE - 130k
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11th May 2021 11:46 am
MickeyD21
Member Since: 04 Apr 2021
Location: Aldworth
Posts: 23
Sounds like Rovertune, MiD and Four Counties all come recommended.
Four Counties is probably closest, Rovertune is also close and MiD is near my kids' school. Looks like I have plenty of options here.
Thanks for all the feedback!2016 Discovery 4 Landmark black
12th May 2021 9:27 pm
JDB
Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: NW Hampshire
Posts: 2486
Newbury 4x4 have always been good for me.
13th May 2021 5:05 am
Jarvis
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
Location: West Berkshire
Posts: 280
Another one for Four Counties! D5 Here
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13th May 2021 6:55 am
badgerade
Member Since: 31 Jul 2010
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 287
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