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Rust repair - Sligo

job seeker · 2017-10-10 15:24:32

Hi all, I'm looking for a good body repair shop which will respray a roof on a car and treat rust. This issue is a common problem on 8th gen Civics and Honda Ireland never recalled the civics for this issue. So I'm going to bite the bullet and get it done myself. More info on the issue here:…

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10-10-2017 4:24pm

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Hi all, I'm looking for a good body repair shop which will respray a roof on a car and treat rust. This issue is a common problem on 8th gen Civics and Honda Ireland never recalled the civics for this issue. So I'm going to bite the bullet and get it done myself.

More info on the issue here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057795758

Where in Sligo would be the best place to get the work done? I wouldn't mind spending 400/500 euro for a good job.

Thanks.

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#2 10-10-2017 4:59pm
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Jimmy McGuire. Meadowbank.

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#3 10-10-2017 6:28pm
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sligojoek wrote: »

Jimmy McGuire. Meadowbank.

That business doesn't seem to be listed on Google. Which is strange..

https://www.google.ie/search?q=body+repairs+sligo&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=54253564,-8486900,2668&tbm=lcl&ved=0ahUKEwiF2OHeyebWAhWBORoKHTDkBg8QjGoIVQ&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2&rldoc=1#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:!1m3!1d55783.098618858!2d-8.473497499999999!3d54.2262075!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i169!2i287!4f13.1;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2

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#4 10-10-2017 6:31pm
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job seeker wrote: »

That business doesn't seem to be listed on Google. Which is strange..

https://www.google.ie/search?q=body+repairs+sligo&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=54253564,-8486900,2668&tbm=lcl&ved=0ahUKEwiF2OHeyebWAhWBORoKHTDkBg8QjGoIVQ&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2&rldoc=1#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:!1m3!1d55783.098618858!2d-8.473497499999999!3d54.2262075!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i169!2i287!4f13.1;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2

https://www.irelandlookup.com/1062897/Crash_Repairs/Sligo/Meadow_Bank_Repairs/

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#5 10-10-2017 6:37pm
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sligojoek wrote: »

https://www.irelandlookup.com/1062897/Crash_Repairs/Sligo/Meadow_Bank_Repairs/

Perfect cheers. May I ask if you have any dealings with this business yourself? If so, what did you think of it in terms of value for money and quality of work carried out?

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#6 10-10-2017 6:48pm
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He did two small jobs for me over the last 5 years. Never had any complaints.

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#7 10-10-2017 7:14pm
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Theres a few very good panelbeaters/body shops in Sligo including the one joek mentioned.

Armstrong body repairs, Ballast Quay
Currid Motors Grange
Enda Breslin, Dunally (you'll get his details on facebook I'd imagine, I lost his number!)

Have to say I wasn't expecting a rust problem in this day and age, especially from a brand priced like Honda.
Live and learn I suppose!

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#8 10-10-2017 7:52pm
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red sean wrote: »

Theres a few very good panelbeaters/body shops in Sligo including the one joek mentioned.

Armstrong body repairs, Ballast Quay
Currid Motors Grange
Enda Breslin, Dunally (you'll get his details on facebook I'd imagine, I lost his number!)

Have to say I wasn't expecting a rust problem in this day and age, especially from a brand priced like Honda.
Live and learn I suppose!

Thanks for the info.

The rust is a common problem with the 8th generation Civic. When manufacturing the car the top windscreen rubber that honda used was made of a hard plastic. Is it kinda cuts into the paint work, which results in corrosion. To fix this, the window has to be removed, the area has to be cleaned up, resprayed and a softer window seal has to be installed which is supplied by Honda. In the UK Honda done recalls for owners of this generation Civic. However, that never happened in Ireland.

More info here on this issue:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/bugs-faults-irritations/81264-rusty-roof-honda-recall.html

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/bugs-faults-irritations/114471-rusty-roof-warranty-service-bulletin.html

The car I bought form Skoda, at the time I didn't do my research and I was unaware of this issue. Apart from that issue the car is extremely fresh. with only 97,000 miles on the clock when I bought it 5 months ago.

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#9 10-10-2017 9:04pm
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I own an 8th Gen and never heard of this issue, however, mine is a moon roof so maybe that's why.

I've used Currids in Grange a few times, admittedly for mechanical work and not body work, but found them very good.

If removing the window make sure it's replaced properly, especially if you have the rain sensing wipers, I think there's a gel that goes over the sensor when refitting.

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#10 10-10-2017 9:07pm
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rizzodun wrote: »

I own an 8th Gen and never heard of this issue, however, mine is a moon roof so maybe that's why.

I've used Currids in Grange a few times, admittedly for mechanical work and not body work, but found them very good.

If removing the window make sure it's replaced properly, especially if you have the rain sensing wipers, I think there's a gel that goes over the sensor when refitting.

Oh this only happens with the metal roof. Your Civic isn't effect by this issue.

Thanks for all the info! I'll bare that in mind.

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#11 10-10-2017 9:11pm
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Aye, glass doesn't rust!

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#12 10-10-2017 11:06pm
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rizzodun wrote: »

Aye, glass doesn't rust!

Also, the glass was tougher than the metal. Once the runner wore through the paint, the rust sets in then.

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#13 11-10-2017 8:51am
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Design fault obviously, but I'd still expect better from Honda.

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#14 11-10-2017 12:21pm
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red sean wrote: »

Design fault obviously, but I'd still expect better from Honda.

Yup exactly! You would, it's disappointing. As the car is good otherwise..

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#15 11-10-2017 7:47pm
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I;m just wondering if any of these businesses offer a courtesy car?

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#16 11-10-2017 8:00pm
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I;m just wondering if any of these businesses offer a courtesy car?

I know Currids gave a car out to someone I know who was getting a job done. Don't expect anything near fancy though.

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#17 11-10-2017 8:21pm
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rizzodun wrote: »

I know Currids gave a car out to someone I know who was getting a job done. Don't expect anything near fancy though.

Thanks

Ah I wouldn't mind. Just as long as I had something to get to work in. As, I'd assume my car would take a couple of days..

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#18 11-10-2017 11:01pm
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Eric Aldridge out in Riverstown is very good also. Can pm you details if you want

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mcgiggles wrote: »

Eric Aldridge out in Riverstown is very good also. Can pm you details if you want

Cheers, what's the name of the company? Just trying to find it on google..

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Cheers, what's the name of the company? Just trying to find it on google..

He hasn't a website but if you search ea autoworks on fb you'll find it

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#21 12-10-2017 8:40am
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He works from his garage at home, very clean work. He helped open Connollys bodyshop a few years ago and left there to teach VBR in the ETB (FAS).

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