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 +1 for Mx5 Motors!

Steve did a super job on my really rusty sills, plus a few other bits and got my car through it's MOT.

Definately recommended!

Chris

Note for Geoff

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 I have just had a 54000 mile Service on my Mk2.5 1.8 Sport, complete with cambelt/idler/tensioner and water pump change from Mazford Tec in Gosport, Hants, and would thoroughly recommend them.  The price was very reasonable (£327inc VAT) and the level of service from Andy was first class.  www.mazford.co.uk

 Yup, same here. Cambelt service, discs and pads all round. He said it'd be 5 hours but called me after 2 1/2 to tell me it was ready for collection (I sh*t myself as it was so far before he said it would be ready and thought something expensive was wrong!) and the whole package for £430! Considering Mazda wanted more than that JUST FOR THE SERVICE I was more than happy wi that!

I also got a few tips on how to look after the car better myself and he'd clearly had a good look around the car while it was on the ramps and reassured me it was all in good nick!

I'm mega happy  

 Sam Goodwins in Nuneaton, Warwickshire offer an excellent service. Both Sam and Steve are very knowledgeable and helpful. The workshop they have is also very professional and inspires confidence.They have recently sorted out my MX-5 Mk 2.5 clutch judder, its now drives like a dream.

www.samgoodwin.com

Andy

another plus from me. My first visit and it won't be the last

Had a service, cambelt and waterpump change done earlier this month. Steve's a top bloke. Customer service is second to none, had a minor hiccup and he couldn't have been more helpful. I'd definately recommend him.

From another post:

AK Automotive & are based in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. The guys are called Anthony & Dan. Telephone 01207 544071 or 07810 874821.

Andy Brooks   

MAZZ-TEC uk

33 Moreland Road                                                                               

Gosport

Hants

PO12 4UU

023 92 520893

Website www.mazz-tec.co.uk

Email info@mazz-tec.co.uk

Hi Russ

Due to legal reasons I have had to change my business name and website/email addresses as it was previously MAZFORD.TEC and is now MAZZ-TEC.

This does not affect my business in any other way as I am a sole trader.

The mazford.com website and email addresses will no longer work.

So all contact must be through the new website/email addresses.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Kind Regards

Andy (MAZZ-TEC uk)

AT:

5-Speed is a new MX5 specialist based in the Midlands (Notts). Steve Morecroft is a Ferrari-trained mechanic, and long-time owner of a very powerful Mk1 MX5. So far, my experience of 5-Speed has been limited to an engine and driveline inspection check. Steve seems to be exceptionally meticulous in his work. His workshop is clean and roomyy, and well supplied with tea and biscuits. Steve can undertake all normal servicing and repair work, but also seems well equipped to embark on more ambitious tuning of MX5s, particularly Mk1s. He is also experienced in installing Mk2 and Mk2.5 engines into Mk1s.

 

Website:

www.5-speed.co.uk

 

I had a bad experience with this crowd so I couldn't personally recommend using them.

 (MX5OC member CARL SMITH) - 01282 697413 / 07889530477
Mill View Garage, Ecroyd Street, Nelson BB9 7BJ

All aspects of garage services - MX5 specialists

Servicing · Engine fitting · Turbos · Clutches · Batteries · Stainless exhausts
Alloy wheels · Radio and speaker fitting · MOT

Many North West members sing Carl's praises. He is a regular at our meetings and on runs. Have a look at our Forum for testimonials.

http://www.mx5northwest.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14

I was thinking of  booking my Mazda in with them for a service and tune, nice to hear a good review of them. 

Well, the car has had it's full service with Freelance Mazda, and runs a lot better, will get them to do the MOT, have also asked for a quote to have the sills done and a respray (separate quotes) does any one know what I should expect to pay

Although we've not had our 5 long, i just felt the handling wasn't quite right, safe and ok, but not spot on! Add to that the fact that when we bought it, it had just had 4 brand new tires & I felt a full geometry check was in order. I'd seen very good reviews of Paul Roddison's work (Shepcote Lane, Sheffield 0114  2445300) and was keen to find out more. So I booked in for a full geo check on my way to work. Paul discussed our motoring needs, yes it was a daily driver, yes we wanted good tire wear, but we also like to "get a bit of a move on" especially on the twisty stuff & we cover about 10k a year. All this enabled him to build up a picture of how the geometry could be adjusted to suit our needs.

Paul went round the vehicle and identified that the geometry was out a little at the back & front. He made the relevant adjustments, discussing the implications of the compromise he'd set up. The whole experience was very pleasurable, as I was made to feel a part of the process rather than just a spectator! It is clear from his track time that knows MX5's!

Anyway what was the outcome? Well even the usually uninspiring drive to work was a revelation! the handling was spot on, almost telepathic! The oh so slight understeer to had gone, replaced by confident and precise tracking of bends & the slight vagueness around the dead ahead had vanished too. I can't wait until i've finished my shift so that I can let SWMBO have a blast round the back roads!

Thank you Paul, i'm very impressed!

DonT:

Yesterday I had a cam belt & water pump change at 5 speed (http://www.5-speed.co.uk/) near Nottingham.

The business is owned & run by Steven Morecroft and I have to say I was very impressed by him, he did a great job.

 

I found him to be very enthusiastic and his rates are very reasonable.

 

I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.

Don T

I've been to them before and I wouldn't go there again.