Galway car mechanic needed

zarquon

Another recommendation here for westside in ballybane industrial estate, professional service and reasonable rates.

baldshin

Car failed the NCT on emissions (leaking exhaust), loosely mounted starter motor and airbag bulb not coming on at all, can anyone recommend somewhere that could sort all three for a decent price?

biko

ladhrann wrote: »

Brendan Dowling on St. Enda's Road in Shantalla

Is Brendan still working? Phone number on site isn't connecting, I'might swing by later but I have an inkling he's retired now? Website still up though.

Sappa

Looking to get my timing belt/water pump and tracking done on the car.
I haven't had much luck finding a decent garage in Galway,past experiences have left me feeling ripped off.
Could anyone kindly recommend a decent garage that won't try and chance there arm and give a fair price.
Thanks

sgthighway

I always recommend James Connolly out beside the Airport.
Big thread here on mechanics in galway;

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=54867628

SalteeDog

I've been using Burbridge motors in Lisobaun for about 10 years. No complaints.

whatlliwear

Farrells in Woodquay are good.. I had my timing belt changed there last year.. No complaints.

irishlady29

O'Farrells in Knocknacarra across from the Spinnaker are as honest as the day is long. Charge very fairly and don't try to screw ya either.
Defo would recommend them

jkforde

try Brendan Dowling in Shantalla, esp. if it's an older car, he's not mad keen on the newer 'black box' cars

biko

Merged with the massive mechanics thread.

Btw, I tried ringing Brendan several times a while back but couldn't get through, he still operating?

jkforde

biko wrote: »

Btw, I tried ringing Brendan several times a while back but couldn't get through, he still operating?

he took a break from it for a while but he's back in action alright

Contradirony

biko wrote: »

Amhran Nua just mentioned Mileage tyres there.
You can also use Galway Car Service across from the NCT place (mind they never finish the job on time, if they say 30 mins expect 1 hour).

I'd avoid Mileage Tyres - went to them for a pre-NCT test last week and they said I'd fail if I didn't fix something that'd cost €230. I was suspicious and decided to wait until after the NCT to be sure. Turned out I was right - passed my NCT last night, no probs.

_Whimsical_

I know I should be able to do it myself but I have no idea how and I don't have time to learn by tomorrow. Is there anywhere on the west side of the city that will do it?

Thank you for any help.

biko

I can show you how to do it but tbh you can just watch these videos and see how it's done.
This is something you can do anywhere - I do it on my car in front of my house every few weeks or so.
If you can open the bonnet and have some paper napkins, you have all you need to check. There is no learning curve.

If you do need any oil or coolant, we can get to that in step 2

And inspect your lights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IbK6flCqfk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEdtHZwLKZ8

_Whimsical_

Thanks Biko, I'll give it a shot anyway. Me looking under the bonnet of a car will certainly be a novelty for the neighbours

gaillimhabu

Looking to get heater fixed as takes half an hr to feel some warm air. Not good with the cold weather setting in.
Preferably in the Tuam area. If not anywhere around Ballybrit

biko

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Thanks Biko, I'll give it a shot anyway. Me looking under the bonnet of a car will certainly be a novelty for the neighbours

Give it a shot, or PM and I can pop by tomorrow. I'm out and about anyway.

gaillimhabu wrote: »

Looking to get heater fixed as takes half an hr to feel some warm air. Not good with the cold weather setting in.
Preferably in the Tuam area. If not anywhere around Ballybrit

In Ballyban there's Galway Radiator Services, I was told they're good but haven't been there myself.
Are you sure there's an issue and not just low on coolant? Have you topped up and it kept leaking?

gaillimhabu

biko wrote: »

In Ballyban there's Galway Radiator Services, I was told they're good but haven't been there myself.
Are you sure there's an issue and not just low on coolant? Have you topped up and it kept leaking?

Yeah that was the original problem about a year ago when the coolant kept leaking. I had to replace the thermostat housing. It doesn't leak anymore and the coolant is at the correct level. Only getting around to trying to fix the heater issue now with the cold weather coming in

2rkehij30qtza5

We go to a guy called Dave Fallon in Craughwell. We have found he is well worth the trip out there, charges very reasonable rates and does a top notch job. I'd say google to get his number. He has a great set-up out there.

_Whimsical_

biko wrote: »

Give it a shot, or PM and I can pop by tomorrow. I'm out and about anyway.

Thanks Biko. That has to be one of the most generous things I've encountered on boards. I think I managed to do it ok today thanks to the video... I think! I really appreciated the offer and the help.

pleasant Co.

Hey all, I need to get the tracking done on an 05 focus first and foremost, secondary to that is i'd like to get the car serviced before it's NCT in january. Any thoughts on this?

dev2

Hey maybe get it checked over first before you do the tracking. Just in case it needs anything

biko

Mactard wrote: »

Hey all, I need to get the tracking done on an 05 focus first and foremost, secondary to that is i'd like to get the car serviced before it's NCT in january. Any thoughts on this?

Book NCT asap if you haven't yet. Mine was due in January but I got it tested a few days ago, it passed.
I will now celebrate with a service DIY and a wax sealant for winter

Tracking is about 40 or so in various places around town but wait until after NCT in case they fail you on wishbones or bushings in which case you need to get tracking done again after they been fixed. Unless tracking is way off and you need it fixed pronto.

Advanced Pitstop has free pre-NCT you can avail of, just don't get anything fixed until NCT have had their say too (unless it's obvious like broken bulbs and such).

Col200sx

Has anybody a recommendation for a mechanic to fit a clutch kit and flywheel to a Skoda Octavia VRS 1.8T?

I'll be supplying the clutch, so they won't have to.

biko

Try Western Gearbox Centre on Tuam Rd, I was there about something else and they were reasonable then. Ask about bringing own parts, many mechanics aren't too keen on this in case there are issues later. But it doesn't hurt to ask.

Col200sx

biko wrote: »

Try Western Gearbox Centre on Tuam Rd, I was there about something else and they were reasonable then. Ask about bringing own parts, many mechanics aren't too keen on this in case there are issues later. But it doesn't hurt to ask.

Never even heard of them. Don't seem to have a website though, but found their number.

Ya I know the exact clutch/flywheel I'll be supplying so that's not an issue, but I know some aren't happy to "fit parts they don't supply themselves".

biko

Yeah, because if something breaks 3 months down the road it's hard to say if it was the labour or the part that wasn't right.
Shop around, I know some mechanics are happy to fit supplied parts.

dev2

Just be wary of free pre NCT checks. They're a marketing ploy to get people in!

pleasant Co.

right well booked my nct for tomorrow, i'd like to book a place to get the tracking, and maybe more (probably just the tracking) done tomorrow. Advance Pitstop do tracking for €45 but I don't really want to go there, so where would people recommend?

biko

Francis in Clonboo but that's outside of town. Or ring a few places in the golden pages.