Garage recommendations Reading area?

ShadySchade · Mar 7, 2015

After a great first year with my 1993 Defender, it's MOT time and I fear there will be need for some structural work beyond my limited skills.

So, I'm looking for a trustworthy garage, ideally specialized in fixing and restoring Land Rovers. Any suggestions from you lot?

Thanks,
Shady

ed.poore · Mar 7, 2015

I'm almost certain there are some closer to Reading but I would highly recommend the guys at Challenger 4x4 in Tongham, Surrey (they're just up the road from me). It's about an hour drive from Reading - although that is an a TDV8

Very good reputation across all forums I frequent. Be warned though when I spoke to Keith about a week ago they're booking up fast, he recommended about 2 weeks notice given their work queue at the moment.

I'm sure there are some closer though!

bluedog333 · Mar 7, 2015

Rovertune in Tilehurst. Also there's a Landy place in Piddington, nr. West Wycombe, not that far from Reading really ( about 15 mins from me, in Henley ).

bluedog333 · Mar 7, 2015

What was is it you're looking to repair?

ShadySchade · Mar 11, 2015

Thanks guys! I have had the clutch replaced at Safari engineering in Eversley (£500), but as that's the only place I know, I don't have much reference. @bluedog333, I suspect a fair bit of chassis welding / repair will be on the cards.

bluedog333 · Mar 11, 2015

£500 seems a little on the high side, but not massively. Have you considered getting a MIG welder and having a bit of a practice yourself? I know it's far too easy for us to say " just do it yourself ", but you might end up spending a fortune otherwise! Then again, you might be minted!

simonm15 · Mar 11, 2015

I've used Newbury 4x4 a few times and they seem pretty good, and another friend uses them too. Or I've heard recommendations for Keith Gott in Alton but I've no first hand experience.

The Mad Hat Man · Mar 11, 2015

KG are good, but not cheap.

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