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Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:04 pm
by banx22
thanks Al.
Just fretting over stuff as i just want it back.
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:23 pm
by planty
As you're in Wetherby, Pure Lotus in Thorp Arch would be a good place to go for repairs. They've been good for me on servicing and mods. Go in and have a word with Danny and see what you think.
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:56 pm
by yasmar
Do not necessarily go to JCT for bodywork repairs. The firm they sub-contract to are not the most popular

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JCT however are great for sales and aftercare

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Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:09 am
by banx22
So JCT600 isn't popular for bodywork.It looks like it needs a new crash structure though and from what I can remember that is bonded onto the chassis.
The reason i don't know who to take it to is because I do work on it myself so haven't had any need to go to a garage. This needs a bit more attention to it than DIY spannering though

so i can't do it myself this time.
If this had happened to your car where would you take it?
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:42 am
by softlips
Central everytime. Used them for years.
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:06 pm
by yasmar
Central is good locally or if you want a really first rate job Sinclairs (Essex Motorsport) in Romford.

Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:16 pm
by Dennis
banx22 wrote:So JCT600 isn't popular for bodywork.It looks like it needs a new crash structure though and from what I can remember that is bonded onto the chassis.
The reason i don't know who to take it to is because I do work on it myself so haven't had any need to go to a garage. This needs a bit more attention to it than DIY spannering though

so i can't do it myself this time.
If this had happened to your car where would you take it?
Centrel sorted replacing the crash structure on mine when I had the 'off' on the way back form a meet
And don't worry that you ar enot from just around the corner form them, they have people coming from a long, long way away (well outside the NYLOC area) due to their very high qulity work. They are so far removed form the quick in quick out places the insurance company will try and sell you.
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:57 pm
by Moggy
I have never used Central but know that all those who do, swear by them,
My vote on the other hand would be for Sinclaires in Romford, Essex. They have done repair work on both my Elise (twice) and 340r (Once) plus full resprays on each, I wouldn't hessitate to use them again in the future if needed. As with any place you may at times have to chase for a return call to questions but if they say they will have your car ready by a certain date then you can rest assured that they will pull all stops for the deadline.
I know it isn't local(250+miles from me) but it is worth using them

Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:59 pm
by SimonE
Track Torque at Tockwith, York would get my vote

Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:36 am
by yasmar
SimonE wrote:Track Torque at Tockwith, York would get my vote

Just lost their deposit at the Barnsley Central by-election

Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:55 pm
by banx22
spoken to Lee at Central and he's told me to get it over to them and they will try and sort it out for me.
I'm hoping that when the clam is off there are no nasties and it can be fixed.
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:40 pm
by softlips
banx22 wrote:spoken to Lee at Central and he's told me to get it over to them and they will try and sort it out for me.
I'm hoping that when the clam is off there are no nasties and it can be fixed.
It'll be in good hands!
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:29 pm
by Dennis
Mine is being stripped down tomorrow
When is it comeing down? are you driving it or is it coming via a flat back?
Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:13 pm
by SimonE
yasmar wrote:Central is good locally or if you want a really first rate job Sinclairs (Essex Motorsport) in Romford.

Of all the bodyshops you have used to date

- which would you recommend?

Re: i need some advice please - I'm gutted
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:16 pm
by PaulT
SimonE wrote:yasmar wrote:Central is good locally or if you want a really first rate job Sinclairs (Essex Motorsport) in Romford.

Of all the bodyshops you have used to date

- which would you recommend?

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