Ian Walker 124works, Preston

[tintin]

Just had a chat with this gentleman after seeing recommendations for his garage on this forum. I wanted some ideas of servicing prices for a CLK we are thinking of looking at. What a lovely guy! Went through his (very cheap, I thought) prices, gave me lots of advice about the car and running costs, what to look for etc. Very polite - no pressure or bs. The repairs and servicing costs are what concern me most I guess, but I feel a bit more confident knowing there is a good independant within striking distance.

I have no connection with 124 works, just impressed by his honest advice and attitude.

 

[television]

Thanks for posting those comments,everyone says the same

 

[Alfie]

Just had a chat with this gentleman after seeing recommendations for his garage on this forum. I wanted some ideas of servicing prices for a CLK we are thinking of looking at. What a lovely guy! Went through his (very cheap, I thought) prices, gave me lots of advice about the car and running costs, what to look for etc. Very polite - no pressure or bs. The repairs and servicing costs are what concern me most I guess, but I feel a bit more confident knowing there is a good independant within striking distance.

I have no connection with 124 works, just impressed by his honest advice and attitude.

Ian has an excellent reputation on the other forum. I've not heard a bad word said about him or his work.

 

[Ian B Walker]

Thank you for your kind comments. I will always try to help anyone. Words cost nothing.

 

[230ceBruno]

Okay Try this one Ian

Dear Mr Walker,

I turns out that the idler bushing on the poly V belt tensioner has gone and what what originally a squeaking noise is now a rattling like a nut or stone in a can. Should I risk driving it to my indie for repairs?

Kind Regards

 

[Ian B Walker]

It would depend on how far you have to travel. If only 5 miles or so then I would risk it. Any more and I would remove the belt, struggle with the steering and trust the battery stays charged enough to get you there.

 

[television]

It would depend on how far you have to travel. If only 5 miles or so then I would risk it. Any more and I would remove the belt, struggle with the steering and trust the battery stays charged enough to get you there.

And turn the heater on full :wink:

 

[Uncle Benz]

I doubt the heater would be enough without the water pump turning. Sorry to say I wouldn't drive it with the belt off at all...

 

[thisiskirkham]

Ian Walker's New Site within www.thisiskirkham.com

Hi,

I met Ian yesterday and was very impressed with his services and advice.

His new website is on:

http://www.124works.dealtap.com

Cheers!

Sam @ www.thisiskirkham.com

 

[recycledjuvenile]

Thank you for your kind comments. I will always try to help anyone. Words cost nothing.

So ian do you cater for those of us who do not have 124's then and are you a specialist in the odd cam chain change?

 

[Ian B Walker]

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[Ian B Walker]

So ian do you cater for those of us who do not have 124's then and are you a specialist in the odd cam chain change?

If it has a Three Pointed Star that you are fine :-D A Cam chain change presents few problems. What car do you have?

 

[recycledjuvenile]

If it has a Three Pointed Star that you are fine :-D A Cam chain change presents few problems. What car do you have?

the same as in the other forum under the same name. Forgot that i was registered on this forum hence the relative few posts. and having got down to filling all my details yet.

 

[undeckedhomer]

dont trust him with a desel 210 mate or your car let him have mine to fix 4 times in a row for a job that should of being done properly left with him while i was on holiday got car back after 2 weeks when it was a 2day max job got car back with a empty fuel tank and 300 miles on the clock make your mined up if job goes wrong you nevr hear from him he advoids your calls think he plays at being a mechanic when he is a by trade a postman never get his hands ever on a car of mine ever and i aint the only one to have had bad jobs done theres plenty of bad storeys of this man read one of a water pump being rmoved with a angle grider wtf that about best place for this man is working in a scrap yard and cam change oh no keep well away

 

[Darrell]

Whats this....the longest sentance competition?

 

[undeckedhomer]

whats this .....the shortest sentance compertion?

 

[npuk]

what's this ..... the worst spelt sentence competition?

 

[Alex Crow]

eye wun!yes i did!