Servicing

Scottynic · Post by **Scottynic** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:48 pm

Having read a topic regarding servicing at MMC

Can anyone recommend somewhere near Dundee or Aberdeen where I can get my car serviced when required or do I have to travel to Newcastle if not MMC.

Thanks

Post by ed » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:50 pm

Try falkland performance!

http://www.falkland.co.uk

Scottynic · Post by **Scottynic** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:54 pm

The only thing I am worried about is the fact my car is brand new and falkland servicing it may devalue it cos its not a dealer?

thanks tho.

Post by ed » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:58 pm

Ah i see! The closest Stealer that isnt MMC is Formula 1 in Newc. Either that or its Hexham Horseless, which is even further, im afraid! cheers Ed

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:59 pm

Some specialists are rated above the stealers (sorry dealers!).

Only offical Lotus garage in Scotland is MMC, in Edinburgh.

tenkfeet · Post by **tenkfeet** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:00 pm

I did see posted that lots of people felt servicing by a GOOD specialist was better than servicing by many dealers .

Beaten to it.

Scottynic · Post by **Scottynic** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:01 pm

Sounds like the way to go then, thanks guys

Post by **simon** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:07 pm

There's a lot you can do yourself too. Brake pads are a simple DIY job and even the more daunting sounding tasks like changing the radiator are pretty easy for the mechanically imcompetent such as me.

Of course for Ed none of the above applies <BG>

Post by ed » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:13 pm

Oi!

I can change pads, i can change suspension, i can top up the oil. etc etc

I just dont have the tools, space or ability to do much else!

scott_e · Post by **scott_e** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:36 pm

what do you use to jack up the car simon ?

Post by **ironside** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:40 pm

Post by ed » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:40 pm

Is that a trick question?!

Most of us have low entry trolley jacks. I one isnt available then drive on to some wood and use a normal one!

scott_e · Post by **scott_e** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:42 pm

ed wrote:

Is that a trick question?!

no not a trick question Ed

... i really am that dumb

being that no jack comes with the car, just curious to know what people use.

any links to something i can purhcase ?

Post by **simon** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:46 pm

Depends what you need it for.
If I was to buy another I'd go for one of these because I use my jack quite often but this is an ok cheap one that does the job and is what I have just now.

scott_e · Post by **scott_e** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:46 pm

ah some "wood" ... not "A wood" ... that makes more sence. I really should read things.