Looking for good Rover mechanic in Bolton

forestmyths · 17th August 2013, 19:57

Looking for a good Rover 75 mechanic in Bolton. Recently had a clutch replaced by a mechanic here. I should have asked beforehand, but I asked him how the dual mass flywheel was when I went to pick up my car, and he told me it showed some signs of wear. After that he told me that he didn't tell me about it because he didn't think Rovers were worth keeping. Wish I had said something before I took it in; wish he had said something to me when he had my clutch out. I would have told him to replace the DMF. Oh well, live and learn. I need to find a good Rover mechanic in Bolton. Anyone know of one? When I went to pick up my car after the clutch was installed, this mechanic droned on about Rovers and how they were a bad investment. Job's comforter, he was. I really love this car... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXXs8kDyG3Q

SD1too · 17th August 2013, 20:36

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Originally Posted by forestmyths

... this mechanic droned on about Rovers and how they were a bad investment.

All cars are a bad investment, i.e. you get back less than you pay for them. Just ignore these kind of comments and next time you're given a lift in a dull German box with a depressing grey plastic interior, pat yourself on the back for being the owner of a 'Baby Bentley'.

Simon

James.uk · 18th August 2013, 01:02

There is a Scrapyard in Bolton called, "RoverWorld" call in, and I bet they know all the best garages in the district..

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CMOORESY · 18th August 2013, 11:55

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Originally Posted by James.uk

There is a Scrapyard in Bolton called, "RoverWorld" call in, and I bet they know all the best garages in the district..

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Mmmm. Rover world near the new post office depot. My impression (and experience is) They aren't particularly interested in Rovers, It just happens that this make is there particular 'vehicle' for making money. Generally uninterested and will pull-your-pants down given the opportunity. Price any parts up on rimmers first (and ebay) from experience they want more than the x-part dealers for bits n bobs.

Go to A1 in Bury. not been for 4 years or so, but top scapper.

Mr Bone · 18th August 2013, 16:08

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Originally Posted by forestmyths

Looking for a good Rover 75 mechanic in Bolton. Recently had a clutch replaced by a mechanic here. I should have asked beforehand, but I asked him how the dual mass flywheel was when I went to pick up my car, and he told me it showed some signs of wear. After that he told me that he didn't tell me about it because he didn't think Rovers were worth keeping. Wish I had said something before I took it in; wish he had said something to me when he had my clutch out. I would have told him to replace the DMF. Oh well, live and learn. I need to find a good Rover mechanic in Bolton. Anyone know of one? When I went to pick up my car after the clutch was installed, this mechanic droned on about Rovers and how they were a bad investment. Job's comforter, he was. I really love this car... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXXs8kDyG3Q

Jack Holroyd, Hampson St. Horwich.
I have mine fettled by Jack,he's not a model specific specialist,but he is a b..... good mechanic.

Dantheman · 19th August 2013, 07:58

Horners in Swinton - not all that far from Bolton. These guys are ex-Rover mechs - nice folks.

http://www.hornersarc.co.uk/

I know in the past, club members showing card get a 10% discount.

17th August 2013, 19:57	#1
forestmyths Regular poster Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bolton Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking for good Rover mechanic in Bolton Looking for a good Rover 75 mechanic in Bolton. Recently had a clutch replaced by a mechanic here. I should have asked beforehand, but I asked him how the dual mass flywheel was when I went to pick up my car, and he told me it showed some signs of wear. After that he told me that he didn't tell me about it because he didn't think Rovers were worth keeping. Wish I had said something before I took it in; wish he had said something to me when he had my clutch out. I would have told him to replace the DMF. Oh well, live and learn. I need to find a good Rover mechanic in Bolton. Anyone know of one? When I went to pick up my car after the clutch was installed, this mechanic droned on about Rovers and how they were a bad investment. Job's comforter, he was. I really love this car... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXXs8kDyG3Q

18th August 2013, 01:02	#3
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	There is a Scrapyard in Bolton called, "RoverWorld" call in, and I bet they know all the best garages in the district.. ...

19th August 2013, 07:58	#6
Dantheman Avid contributor rover75 2003 2.5V6 Connoisseur Auto Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stockport, Cheshire Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 12 Posts	Horners in Swinton - not all that far from Bolton. These guys are ex-Rover mechs - nice folks. http://www.hornersarc.co.uk/ I know in the past, club members showing card get a 10% discount.