MGF Specialist
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MGF Specialist
Hi all
Can anyone recommend an MGF specialists around the Watford area?
Cheers
Stuart
Can anyone recommend an MGF specialists around the Watford area?
Cheers
Stuart
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How far are you from Steve Tyler - British Legends ??
Myself I have driven 100 miles each way for the great services from Austin Garages several times
A really good place is worth travelling to
Myself I have driven 100 miles each way for the great services from Austin Garages several times
A really good place is worth travelling to
Colin Murrell
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Thanks for the response.
They would be a 2.5 hour round trip, which isn't ideal if you need something doing in a hurry but I hear what your saying...
Anyone else know any decent garages nearer to Watford?
They would be a 2.5 hour round trip, which isn't ideal if you need something doing in a hurry but I hear what your saying...
Anyone else know any decent garages nearer to Watford?
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Hi Stuart
What do you need looking at?
There is a MG Rover garage in St Albans but I have never used them
Gary
What do you need looking at?
There is a MG Rover garage in St Albans but I have never used them
Gary
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A Rover owning friend has used them and they seem ok. They are just off the London Road on the left going from London Colney to St. Albans. As Gary said, what needs attention?
They are just down the slope to the right of the Spectrum office at 222 London Road, St Albans
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Ken
They are just down the slope to the right of the Spectrum office at 222 London Road, St Albans
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Ken
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Brown and Gammons in Baldock is pretty close by
Stuart
'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
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'02 TF 160 - an Original MG Rover Group Press Car...and still lookin' sharp!
Bilstein Shocks, Z&F Remap, B&G Coolant Alarm, Glass Rear Screen, Braided Hoses, Bling-free at the moment...but that'll probably change
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Hi. Sent you a pm with details of a guy that looks after my F. He is local to you. Asgbeefio wrote:Hi all
Can anyone recommend an MGF specialists around the Watford area?
Cheers
Stuart
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The southern mobile mechanics will cover Watford.
Home to black Alfa 159 3.2 V6 Q4, blue MGZR160, green MGF VVC and grey MGF 1.8i, and red MG Maestro T16.
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I haven't brought an F yet, but I just wanted to get a few local options for:-cath's mg wrote: What do you need looking at?
a) an idea of the servicing costs
b) potentially get someone to inspect the car before I buy it
c) any bits that need putting right once brought
Many thanks for the suggestions so far!
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Why not pop over to one of the monthly meets at the Plough in Crews Hill. We normally have F's & TF's with a verity of specifications, give you some idea of what you might want.beefio wrote:I haven't brought an F yet, but I just wanted to get a few local options for:-cath's mg wrote: What do you need looking at?
a) an idea of the servicing costs
b) potentially get someone to inspect the car before I buy it
c) any bits that need putting right once brought
Many thanks for the suggestions so far!
We are a friendly bunch (Ken can get a bit grumpy if he hasn't had his desert )
Gary
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Hi Stuart (2) ... sorry .. we've already a Stuart
As said in my PM's finding an immaculate F with no rust might take quite a while to find as you gotta take into account these cars will be nearly 15 years old or older... dont be to put if there is a small amount of light surface rust as we know an excellent body restorer who does an excellent job and is pretty cheap ...also if the cars good externally but your not to keen on the interior Gary and i are dab hands at perfecting interiors.
Main thing is Service history,Head gasket changed with belts etc.
If your on Facebook check out the MGFregister facebook page as you get alot of peep's selling their cars on there
Dave J
As said in my PM's finding an immaculate F with no rust might take quite a while to find as you gotta take into account these cars will be nearly 15 years old or older... dont be to put if there is a small amount of light surface rust as we know an excellent body restorer who does an excellent job and is pretty cheap ...also if the cars good externally but your not to keen on the interior Gary and i are dab hands at perfecting interiors.
Main thing is Service history,Head gasket changed with belts etc.
If your on Facebook check out the MGFregister facebook page as you get alot of peep's selling their cars on there
Dave J
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Oi, I'm not bloody grumpy......... ah, ummm. Fair enough.
As t'other lot have already said, pop over and have a look at what we have. Always happy to see new folk with or without an MG.
Ken
As t'other lot have already said, pop over and have a look at what we have. Always happy to see new folk with or without an MG.
Ken
1965 Volvo 'Amazon', TR7 powered Triumph Toledo, Triumph 1500 FWD and a modern 1.6 Beetle. My name is Ken and I am a caraholic. There is no cure. Thankfully!
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Hi Gary - yes Dave mentioned the 8th Sep so I'll try and come over for a chat/look...
Dave - I have seen a couple of nice F's with FSH and no rust, I just need to go and have a look. What do you think of this one...it's not a VVC which I ideally wanted but I think it looks decent...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p
Out of interest who's your body restorer, where's he based?
Thanks for the offer of perfecting the interior...I'll bear that in mind!
I'm not on Facebook but will keep an eye out on here
Dave - I have seen a couple of nice F's with FSH and no rust, I just need to go and have a look. What do you think of this one...it's not a VVC which I ideally wanted but I think it looks decent...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p
Out of interest who's your body restorer, where's he based?
Thanks for the offer of perfecting the interior...I'll bear that in mind!
I'm not on Facebook but will keep an eye out on here
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Looks like a nice clean car Stuart.
The price seems quite reasonable what with the low mileage and Hard Top.
The seller doesn't say anything about any HG replacement, which to be honest wouldn't bother me that much as long as the Dip Stick and Oil Cap are clean.
Got to be worth a look.
Gary
The price seems quite reasonable what with the low mileage and Hard Top.
The seller doesn't say anything about any HG replacement, which to be honest wouldn't bother me that much as long as the Dip Stick and Oil Cap are clean.
Got to be worth a look.
Gary
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Hi Stuart ... it does look a very nice car ... although i think a bit expensive in my opion ... love the interior ... As Gary said you need to inquire if the head gasket has been done ??? .. if they say it has go and a good look at it .
the Body restorer we use is a guy in Dunmow Essex called Shaun ...hes done my TF and it looks fantastic .. he has a passion for cars .. not just as a business.
Dave J
the Body restorer we use is a guy in Dunmow Essex called Shaun ...hes done my TF and it looks fantastic .. he has a passion for cars .. not just as a business.
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That is a nice looking car with a good colour combination. I echo the opinion that it is a little too pricey.
There are plenty of other cars out there in condition equal to the blue one IMHO. Take your time, have a look at what is out there. Spec can easily be changed with different wheels, interiors, etc, all at a very reasonable price.
There is a car for sale in the forum classifieds, needs a HG and located in the South East - Colin and I know of a great mobile company that would attend to that for not a huge amount of money, even if a new head was required.
Ken
There are plenty of other cars out there in condition equal to the blue one IMHO. Take your time, have a look at what is out there. Spec can easily be changed with different wheels, interiors, etc, all at a very reasonable price.
There is a car for sale in the forum classifieds, needs a HG and located in the South East - Colin and I know of a great mobile company that would attend to that for not a huge amount of money, even if a new head was required.
Ken
1965 Volvo 'Amazon', TR7 powered Triumph Toledo, Triumph 1500 FWD and a modern 1.6 Beetle. My name is Ken and I am a caraholic. There is no cure. Thankfully!
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Thanks for the feedback!
I spoke to the lady who's owned it for the past 11 years, she's only selling as she's getting to old for it.
She said she'd take £1,350 and at that price I tend to agree with Gary, it seems quite reasonable what with the low mileage and Hard Top which I could always sell to offset the cost.
I really like the interior and I looks in top condition, what do you think would be a fair price for it?
As you've said I'm in no rush and would actually prefer a VVC to be honest.
Ken - I saw the one in the classifieds but it's not a MK2 which I'm after. Who's your mobile machanic?
Do you think it's worth me paying for an inspection, AA/RAC or someone independent?
I spoke to the lady who's owned it for the past 11 years, she's only selling as she's getting to old for it.
She said she'd take £1,350 and at that price I tend to agree with Gary, it seems quite reasonable what with the low mileage and Hard Top which I could always sell to offset the cost.
I really like the interior and I looks in top condition, what do you think would be a fair price for it?
As you've said I'm in no rush and would actually prefer a VVC to be honest.
Ken - I saw the one in the classifieds but it's not a MK2 which I'm after. Who's your mobile machanic?
Do you think it's worth me paying for an inspection, AA/RAC or someone independent?
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Ah, sorry. Didn't clock that you wanted a Mk2.
The revised price makes it more reasonable
As you say, it has the hard top as well.
I can ask Colin to let you know, they were brilliant and really knew their stuff and I don't want to give you details of the wrong one - there are quite a few out there.
When are you going to look over the car? maybe one or two of us could look it over with you perhaps?
No reason why the AA/RAC shouldn't give it the once over for peace of mind though.
The revised price makes it more reasonable
As you say, it has the hard top as well.
I can ask Colin to let you know, they were brilliant and really knew their stuff and I don't want to give you details of the wrong one - there are quite a few out there.
When are you going to look over the car? maybe one or two of us could look it over with you perhaps?
No reason why the AA/RAC shouldn't give it the once over for peace of mind though.
1965 Volvo 'Amazon', TR7 powered Triumph Toledo, Triumph 1500 FWD and a modern 1.6 Beetle. My name is Ken and I am a caraholic. There is no cure. Thankfully!
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Cheers Ken, let me know what Colin says...as it's really useful to have a decent mobile machanic to hand incase you can't drive to a garage...
I'm not sure when I can get over to see the Blue F (it's an hour away) or if I definately want it as I'd really prefer a VVC in Green...but I do love that interior...so I'll let you know if I do.
However it is in East Grimstead RH19 1JF so not sure you lads would want to travel that far...
Also I spoke to SMC MG Rover Heathrow about servicing costs and they quoted me an all in price of £99 Basic and £169 Full...this seems pretty good to me, what do you think?
With that servicing and the £100 insurance quote from Peter Best, they look pretty reasonable to run...if only they had classic car Road Tax status!
I'm not sure when I can get over to see the Blue F (it's an hour away) or if I definately want it as I'd really prefer a VVC in Green...but I do love that interior...so I'll let you know if I do.
However it is in East Grimstead RH19 1JF so not sure you lads would want to travel that far...
Also I spoke to SMC MG Rover Heathrow about servicing costs and they quoted me an all in price of £99 Basic and £169 Full...this seems pretty good to me, what do you think?
With that servicing and the £100 insurance quote from Peter Best, they look pretty reasonable to run...if only they had classic car Road Tax status!
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Hi DaveDave J wrote:Hi Stuart ... it does look a very nice car ... although i think a bit expensive in my opion ... love the interior ... As Gary said you need to inquire if the head gasket has been done ??? .. if they say it has go and a good look at it .
the Body restorer we use is a guy in Dunmow Essex called Shaun ...hes done my TF and it looks fantastic .. he has a passion for cars .. not just as a business.
Dave J
I'm interested in talking to your body restorer Shaun about some work I would like doing...are you able to provide his contact details?
Many thanks
Stuart