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ShadySchade

New Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #1

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

Active Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #2

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

Well-Known Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #3

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

Well-Known Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #4

What was is it you're looking to repair?

 

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ShadySchade

New Member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #5

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

Well-Known Member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #6

£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

Member

• Mar 11, 2015

• #7

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

Well-Known Member

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• Mar 11, 2015

• #8

KG are good, but not cheap.