Staffy23 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Does anyone know if its possible for me to get my car serviced at a garage but supply all the bits myself and pay only for their time? I want to make sure they use whats best for the car and not ubber cheap stuff that will do more harm than good. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J.Mason Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hiya , Yes any garage should do that for you,labour only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 You could ask the garage to use specific parts. They'd get them at trade prices which would beat your retail purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Does anyone know if its possible for me to get my car serviced at a garage but supply all the bits myself and pay only for their time? I want to make sure they use whats best for the car and not ubber cheap stuff that will do more harm than good. Thanks Unless you stand there and watch you wont know if they used the lovely high spec oil you supplied or put the cheapest rubbish they could find in your car,im not saying they will but i know its happened before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 You could always use a mobile mechanic who comes to you and uses your parts. If its a standard service then it can be done on a driveway without the need for a garage or workshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thats a very good idea there are lots on this forum too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frededwards Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 We use this guy for my wife's car (which is out of manufacturers warranty). I'm really fussy about things automotive but I trust him implicitly (although he is a bit strange to deal with. (i.e. miserable) http://www.isouthyorkshire.com/profile/222465/Sheffield/David-Badger/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thats a very good idea there are lots on this forum too. HATHER-SAGE springs to mind, he gets lots of good feedback on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossyrooney Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Unless you stand there and watch you wont know if they used the lovely high spec oil you supplied or put the cheapest rubbish they could find in your car,im not saying they will but i know its happened before. Reputable garages depend on repeat business,it's not within their interest to use inferior products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Reputable garages depend on repeat business,it's not within their interest to use inferior products. Like i said i know its happened. Its hard not to when you supply VW oil and filter then later find a Unipart filter on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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