Good Garages
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Topic: Good Garages
Posted By: LTCamper89
Subject: Good Garages
Date Posted: 07 Aug 14 at 19:46
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After the http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/stuck-in-wildest-northumberland_topic85879.html" rel="nofollow - tribulations of kindasquirrelly and, happily, the joyous outcome at the hands of http://ajkthompson.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - AJKThompson of Seahouses, I suggest we compile a list of the helpful folks to help out poorly LTs on their holidays. As AndyT says, lets start it and see how it goes.  All you people who have good experiences, and want to save me the searching, please add your garage to the list. Since not everyone, me, does not have mobile internet, I will be using a paper version called a list. Edit: not directed specifically at SablePoot.  As much information as possible too please. If the company has a website, no matter how basic, include a link or URL. their map may be more accurate than SatNav or Google. Edit: There may be a lot of these. Please PM me the ZeeMap edit link and the name of the marker to which it refers. I am keeping a list of all entries, and this means that details can be changed by me too rather than just the original poster. Ta muchly boys and girls. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
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Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 07 Aug 14 at 20:29
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http://ajkthompson.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - http://ajkthompson.co.uk/ AJK Thompson's King Street Garage 14 King Street Seahouses Northumberland NE68 7XP Phone: 01665 720347 E-mail: mailto:ajkthompson@btconnect.com" rel="nofollow - ajkthompson@btconnect.com ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: Sablepoot
Date Posted: 07 Aug 14 at 22:20
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Excellent idea LTcamper89, especially as we are going on our hols to cornwall soon and you never know... This list may come in handy !! My recommended VW "guru's" for the Cotswolds / Oxfordshire area are - Anthony Chester Vehicle repairs Greatworth Banbury Oxon Tel.07921867621 / 01295712761 Martin Prout Springfields vehicle maintenance Tetbury Glos Tel. 01666505010 Both are reliable, knowledgeable, and have done plenty of work for us on our VW's....they aren't afraid of an old LT either ;0) Tash |
Posted By: Rabbit 16v
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 06:03
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Can I add myself? Granted, I am no LT specialist, but I definitely know far more about them than anyone else near me.. I also have a shop.. ------------- Chris 1985 LT40 4x4 2.5 TDI 1987 LT28 Florida 1985 LT45 Sülzer D24TI 1992 LT40 4x4 D24t |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 06:54
Of course Chris, you never know, when we all have a Late Summer Meet in Seatllish there may be some need. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: mat_the_cat
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 08:24
I'll add the garage near where I used to work - an all round decent bunch who are long time Volvo specialists so are familiar with the 6 pot diesel engine. They even lend me the special tools  Moduron Y Bala Westend Garage High Street Bala LL23 7AE Tel: 01678-520210 http://www.moduronybala.co.uk/home.cfm ------------- Mid engined, 6 cylinder, turbocharged 2 seater - it can only be a VW LT! |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 10:18
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Thank you Mat. Having checked the map, the marker must be the middle of the postcode area, so you appear to need the junction of Arenig Street and High Street(A494). 52.909235,-3.600603 ?Would you confirm that please Mat? ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 13:04
Having trouble locating this company Sablepoot.  ?Can you find the full address and postcode? My reasoning for being pedantic is that I would rather have a definitive information set, so there is no searching on a dwindling battery in the dark in the middle of nearly nowhere. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Sablepoot wrote:Posted By: AndyT
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 17:03
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Got an idea, how about a map like the LT Owners. Not sure how much info you can add but it may be worth a look. ------------- LT28 1979 2.0 Pampas Nevada Camper LPG 93K, 1980 T3 A/C Camper 98K,1994 RRC 3.9 LPG 120k , 1998 Audi A6 Est 2.5 V6 diesel 127k  |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 17:50
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Flipping good idea that one AndyT. That is why you are higher up the food chain than I. Edit: See if this fits all chaps and chapesses https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=1070659&location=UK&add=1" rel="nofollow - https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=1070659&location=UK&add=1 Edit: To add a marker 'Map Access' top right and type LTGoodGarages. I have placed one marker after checking with StreetView since the postcode was not accurate. Remember, you may be the cursing an incorrect location.  ...and as a little giggle ?What's here? 44.404477,4.129974
------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: Sablepoot
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 19:40
Not a company as such but a one-man-band working at a unit at Home Nuseries, OX17 2EB, hope that helps ! |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 19:55
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Thank you Tash. ?Would you confirm this is the correct location please? http://home-nurseries.banbury.amfibi.com/uk/c/173509-home-nurseries" rel="nofollow - http://home-nurseries.banbury.amfibi.com/uk/c/173509-home-nurseries ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: Sablepoot
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 20:18
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Correct address but the little man on the google map is well off course - don't know if he is the marker !?! If you go to the satellite map, find village of greatworth, you can see home nuseries to the left above the village, greatworth park and the vw camper company to the right above village.... Sorry I don't think the road has a name it's in the sticks
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Posted By: Rabbit 16v
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 21:15
Haha! Well I submitted it. You guys are welcome to have a summer meet here.. probably should leave about two months ago..  ------------- Chris 1985 LT40 4x4 2.5 TDI 1987 LT28 Florida 1985 LT45 Sülzer D24TI 1992 LT40 4x4 D24t |
Posted By: mat_the_cat
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 22:36
That's right, if you pass through Bala on the A494 you can't miss it. ------------- Mid engined, 6 cylinder, turbocharged 2 seater - it can only be a VW LT! |
Posted By: AndyT
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 23:02
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Yup, that will work better than a list. Important thing is a phone number cos u can ask for directions. ------------- LT28 1979 2.0 Pampas Nevada Camper LPG 93K, 1980 T3 A/C Camper 98K,1994 RRC 3.9 LPG 120k , 1998 Audi A6 Est 2.5 V6 diesel 127k |
Posted By: tontoe
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 23:13
------------- LIFE IS JUST A GAME WE PLAY CAMPERJAM TUG OF WAR TUGGER |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 23:15
Obvious now you say where it is I will put a marker on tomorrow. The girls are off to that there London to see Billy Elliot tomorrow at stupid o'clock and guess which stupid is taking them to town.    ....too many fit.------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 23:17
Always have a list, not reliant on technology AndyT. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: AndyT
Date Posted: 08 Aug 14 at 23:34
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I mean't for locating stuff quickly. Like you say I always have a list like the LT Register, which I email to myself after any changes as an extra backup. Good work with the map, should be really easy to find help. P.S. Now a sticky ------------- LT28 1979 2.0 Pampas Nevada Camper LPG 93K, 1980 T3 A/C Camper 98K,1994 RRC 3.9 LPG 120k , 1998 Audi A6 Est 2.5 V6 diesel 127k |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 12 Aug 14 at 20:47
....oh no it's not... ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: AndyT
Date Posted: 12 Aug 14 at 23:49
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Pass on that, made it a sticky again. ------------- LT28 1979 2.0 Pampas Nevada Camper LPG 93K, 1980 T3 A/C Camper 98K,1994 RRC 3.9 LPG 120k , 1998 Audi A6 Est 2.5 V6 diesel 127k |
Posted By: BeJay
Date Posted: 13 Aug 14 at 09:44
Les Vans, southern France, what do I win??  ------------- NIL ILLIGITIMUS CARBORUNDUM |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 13 Aug 14 at 18:24
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A free pass to the first Late Summer Meet in Les Vans. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: Sablepoot
Date Posted: 25 Aug 14 at 11:25
The list of LT mechanics/garages is not very long, I must be the only one that is unable to do mechanical work on my LT  At least our breakdown cover will bring us home
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Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 25 Aug 14 at 13:24
I am sure you will gain experience as you go.....or not. All my experience is on bikes and sidecars, so hardly transferable skills. LTs are simple, like us, it just looks daunting when we all gather in one place to tell eachother what went wrong today.A lot of us may be able to do the work at home, but we cannot take 3ton trolley jacks and ramps etc etc with us on our holidays, so knowing where we can get 'those' jobs done by knowledgeable spanner types is certainly worthwhile. It is far preferable than being taken home and losing your days off. Been there Keep the faith. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: Sablepoot
Date Posted: 25 Aug 14 at 21:59
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Oh I do agree with you; I am learning the basics slowly.. Mainly through reading what is written on this great forum ;0) I haven't been scared of tackling interior or bodywork but with the engine I admit I'm a bit wary of making a bodge so rely on mechanics. What i meant was that there are only 3 garages/mechanics on the map so far, which doesn't cover a huge amount of the UK, so though I'd hate to lose days away I'd rather someone I trust at home fix my beloved Ethel than a garage the breakdown company will take me to that will rip me off no doubt
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Posted By: colin gong
Date Posted: 30 Aug 14 at 21:46
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After a few years of getting mechanics to work on our 1988 LT55 (2.4TD), without ever finding one who we felt knew the vehicle as well as we would have liked, we have finally found a mechanic who knows every nut and bolt on there ...
He has had a couple of LT's for years as his breakdown recovery vehicles so he really knows them inside out, , and he absolutely loves them.... ... he even entertains us by refering to our LT Motorhome by the name of 'Goldie' like we do, and he totally understands how precious she is to us...
His garage is on an industrial estate on the edge of POOLE in DORSET His name is ANDY - mobile 07749 207399... Address is: 26 Kennington Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0GF I am sure he does call outs / recoveries anywhere across the south of the country.... |
Posted By: timaldiss
Date Posted: 14 Sep 14 at 21:13
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Nice one Colin ------------- ------- I have a history of VW LT camper van addiction: http://campervanman.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - http://campervanman.co.uk |
Posted By: Dutchchap
Date Posted: 06 Dec 14 at 18:11
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Indeed Colin that info is excactly what people are looking for. It is just that England is so enormous, you don't happen to know someone a little closer to London? I'm looking for someone like Andy for the buyer of my red LT, he thinks he migth have a blown gasket but he is definitely not a "knowledgeable spanner type". Cheers, Erik  |
Posted By: icky
Date Posted: 25 Mar 15 at 17:05
I can give you a good few to avoid... 
------------- Engine cranes = the ultimate tool to test the tensile strength of Everything you didn't disconnect! - 2000 MK4 Golf GT TDi - 1994 LT Panel Van - 1997 LT Minibus - 1984 Volvo/VanHool Alizee |
Posted By: Canada LT28
Date Posted: 25 Mar 15 at 23:30
What?????......Coming form Canada, it's the first time I've ever heard anyone say that, haha ------------- 94 LT28 Doka 2.4D Slow and built to stay that way 87 T3 soon to be a camper |
Posted By: lorryloader
Date Posted: 27 Mar 15 at 20:48
yes know exactly what you mean ! Just recently after getting my LT55 front beam axle and engine back, (3rd garage i had tried !) Went to start cleaning off rust off axle for painting and shock horror the job it was put in for (king pins ) noticed grease nipple and disc missing from one of the pins and not greased so dry so how much water has gone in there over a year ! Really annoying thing is there was a spare king pin set i supplied (not cheap or easy to get !) and did not get this back now i have to get a whole new kit to complete the job myself ! On top of that both splash/back plate's were all bent up plus callipers full of mud.If that was'nt bad enough i had supplied refurbished back plate to fit on engine before new belt water pump and tensioner fitted not done ! Then i also notice requested glow plug not fitted (awkward first one behind injector pump ) But after all said i cannot even think about complaining as the mechanic /engineer who took on the job (no one wants to do pins as press required to do job ) Is seriously ill and had given the job to his Apprentice butcher ! Now i have to get on with it myself and hope not to find any more F--- ups .   ------------- LT-45 HIGH TOP + LT-55-BEVERTAIL.Mercedes Atego tilt n slide with lorry loader crane. |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 10 May 15 at 11:27
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Icky has had a nightmare with a place in Milton Keynes but is overjoyed with the refurbished injection pump through http://awdieselltd.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - AWDiesel .
------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: icky
Date Posted: 10 May 15 at 14:24
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You stole my thunder, I was just gonna come on here and say that!!! AW Diesel in Milton Keynes were absolutely fantastic and put my van back together :) Good times!! :D ------------- Engine cranes = the ultimate tool to test the tensile strength of Everything you didn't disconnect! - 2000 MK4 Golf GT TDi - 1994 LT Panel Van - 1997 LT Minibus - 1984 Volvo/VanHool Alizee |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 10 May 15 at 15:45
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There is too much cross-pollenation. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 19 May 15 at 20:41
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Roop154 uses Dunkirk in Aylsham as do two LWB and a Florida so good enough to list. http://www.dunkirkgarage.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.dunkirkgarage.com/ ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 22 May 15 at 21:43
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I understand Simon, spannerboy, is a good chap, guildford surrey, 07817 865 722. I will get some more information from him. Duncans Garage, 2 Dorset Way Byfleet West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 7LB 01932 351007 is another which has cropped up. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: MattyTree
Date Posted: 22 Jun 15 at 15:55
| I've just bought a t31 petrol from a mate who's had it for years. he's used benje at station road garage, chipping campden to keep it sound. what work i can't do myself i will be taking it there, top bloke! |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 22 Jun 15 at 18:06
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Thank you MattyTree. but already there. ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |
Posted By: Andy Mel
Date Posted: 01 Jul 15 at 15:40
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Following on from Colins post for the south i gave Andy at http://www.motcarrepairs.com/ a call to give him his full company name!! His service and enthusiasm have been fantastic and from the first call to him i knew he was very knowledgable in the ways of LTs! He has had a good go through the engine and sorted out the timing and a few other issues with an MOT on a good fast turnaround. Best of all the van now drives far better with increased power right the way across the board! Well worth travelling to Poole for a job well done. ------------- 1995 LT31 Westfalia Florida |
Posted By: colin gong
Date Posted: 01 Jul 15 at 21:35
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Glad he did you a good job Andy. We now drop in on Andy once a year in June for a service/check-over, and he fixed a few niggly issues for us again this year, and in pretty good time too - it makes such a difference when a mechanic has lots of experience with LT's |
Posted By: lorryloader
Date Posted: 02 Jul 15 at 10:18
------------- LT-45 HIGH TOP + LT-55-BEVERTAIL.Mercedes Atego tilt n slide with lorry loader crane. |
Posted By: colin gong
Date Posted: 02 Jul 15 at 13:26
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No, we have not had our kingpins done.... ...but the job is on the cards for sometime, as we get an advisory on them every year... From what he has said, I know Andy has done them on LT's (a lot more than once), and he has said he will be happy to do our Goldie's if/when they deteriorate enough to need doing... |
Posted By: lorryloader
Date Posted: 02 Jul 15 at 15:15
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Thanks for the reply Colin,good to know for the future, after the last nightmare i had here (did you see my post on this ?) ------------- LT-45 HIGH TOP + LT-55-BEVERTAIL.Mercedes Atego tilt n slide with lorry loader crane. |
Posted By: pinemartyn
Date Posted: 11 Aug 15 at 15:01
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I would happily recommend Dunkirk garage in Aylsham, Norfolk. It was my Florida that was spotted outside a few weeks ago. Pete Ash is a thoroughly decent bloke and he knows LT vans. He was recommended to me by a friend who also has an LT. Very happy with the work he undertook. |
Posted By: Vwnutter91
Date Posted: 14 Jun 17 at 21:51
| Hello everyone dose any one no of any good mecanis local to portsmouth for my lt45 camper with d24t engine looking to have cambelt changed thank you |
Posted By: LTCamper89
Date Posted: 12 Feb 19 at 18:16
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Very bad news. ZeeMaps are now charging so that resource is shot, along with the Garages I have added, not mentioned here. A friend and I are going to try another rack. https://www.zeemaps.com/pricing" rel="nofollow - ZeeMaps ------------- 1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away.... |