Anyone know of a shop in or around the Austin, TX area? I've got some good friends looking to get into a Disco soon, but they aren't gear heads. If they can find a reputable shop near and have the contacts for all the parts guys, I don't see a problem.
Best indy Rover shops in the US ?
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I have mixed reviews about Dave. I agree he does good work, but his prices are ridiculously high. Close to dealer prices!!!
Oh and the few times Ive taken my truck to him hes bitched at me for having the underside of my truck dirty.. Go figure
At this point I just do all the work myself. Screw paying someone else do it!!
I'd consider complaints about cleanliness a good thing.
Many mechanics curse a dirty undercarriage, but never tell the customer. It's not only an inconvenient place to work; jobs can take longer to complete, sometimes, as well as require cleanup of both the problem area (and as a result, the shop floor) and that cost must be passed on to the customer, which they won't appreciate.
More importantly, however, dirty parts hide issues, and can even help cause issues. Cleaning is a maintenance procedure, and a good mechanic will advise a customer on maintenance that might have been neglected.
Cheers,
Kennith
I have mixed reviews about Dave. I agree he does good work, but his prices are ridiculously high. Close to dealer prices!!!
Oh and the few times Ive taken my truck to him hes bitched at me for having the underside of my truck dirty.. Go figure
At this point I just do all the work myself. Screw paying someone else do it!!
last time my truck was there i picked it up covered it brake fluid apparently they dont understand brake fluid and paint dont work together.. my bulkhead is rusting away as i type this
I get it... No one wants dirt falling in their face when working under a vehicle. But its not like I take my truck covered in mud to him. I always pressure wash as much of the undercarriage as possible.
He is just used to Soccer moms bringing in their brand new RR.
The whole purpose of my D2 is to go wheeling, so I dont need an overpriced mechanic telling me its too dirty. A good friend of mine has a full shop with a lift at his house.. So needless to say I dont go to any mechanics anymore!!
dagone...I hope you're talking about the 90(they're replacable) the Hunter is NOT!
Yup the Defender. Id go to jail if they hurt the Hunter.
At his prices I shouldnt have to deal with that kind of bullshit. In his defense he offered to have it "painted" I obviously passed. I generally have the worst luck when it comes to anything related to an automobile.
At his prices I shouldnt have to deal with that kind of bullshit. In his defense he offered to have it "painted" I obviously passed. I generally have the worst luck when it comes to anything related to an automobile.
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With all due respect Kennith, these are British vehicles, they leak and oil attracts dirt.
good point PT. as part of getting the Rangie registered in Switzerland, the underside was steam cleaned for a thorough inspection. as much as I try to keep it somewhat clean, it does leak and the oil on the frame collects dirt which is tough to keep up with. in general though I agree with Kennith and the engine bay is really clean.
...And the dirt covers the aluminum, and that aluminum wicks more oil underneath, which traps more dirt, and so on. You end up with a frightful mess, and as a result, you can't find new leaks quickly enough, and it's impossible to tell if the old leaks have been cured.
A new leak (or a worsening older leak) must become fairly severe before it's noticed, as class 2 and 3 leaks simply appear as class 1 leaks.
Cheers,
Kennith
In mid-MI (Midland, Bay City, Saginaw), Rallye Import outside of Midland does work on all manner of European cars, including Rovers. I've bought a Volvo from them and was friendly with the owner. I've heard good things about his doing repairs (I did all my own work).
He sells some interesting cars, too. This one is cool: 1955 Citroen Traction Avant
He sells some interesting cars, too. This one is cool: 1955 Citroen Traction Avant
I have mixed reviews about Dave. I agree he does good work, but his prices are ridiculously high. Close to dealer prices!!!
Oh and the few times Ive taken my truck to him hes bitched at me for having the underside of my truck dirty.. Go figure
At this point I just do all the work myself. Screw paying someone else do it!!
I took my D2 to them once to change the transfer case fluid (I could not get the drain or fill bungs open; they used a 4' breaker bar!). He also turned off my SLS (I had just converted to coils), reprogrammed my fog lights (when to be on), and cleared my ABS codes (just cleared, didn't read; I rebuilt/rewired the ABS valves).
I think he charged me ~$170 (IIRC). I thought that was reasonable.
I have mixed reviews about Dave. I agree he does good work, but his prices are ridiculously high. Close to dealer prices!!!
Oh and the few times Ive taken my truck to him hes bitched at me for having the underside of my truck dirty.. Go figure
At this point I just do all the work myself. Screw paying someone else do it!!
I have the same feelings about Dave as K-rover. If I can I fix it myself. Every time I go to Discovery Automotive I leave trying to figure out what I did to piss Dave off. He just seems very condescending when you ask questions.
BDR Automotive in Holliston Mass. 508-429-4720. He's worked on my trucks for over a decade and is helping me rebuild a 74 using the drivetrain out of my old D1.
Best project in his shop though is the FC101 being converted to Isuzu diesel/R380/LT230 Perentie style!
Best project in his shop though is the FC101 being converted to Isuzu diesel/R380/LT230 Perentie style!