car service

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 10:20

Looking for a good garage to have a Nissan Terrano serviced.

Any suggestions?

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 11:42

Deb



Go down the Mriet road and see Zingy at the garage, he speaks good English

Tell him I sent you



Susie x

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 11:44

Hi Deb,

I've just been speaking to a man who says that if you drive over the mountain

Catalkoy way as if you're going to Ercan, there is a garage by an ice cream shop, just before the roundabout where you'd turn left to Ercan.

He says it's run by a Turkish Cypriot man, and a man from Birmingham.

Sounds like it may be worth a trip over,

good luck

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 13:36

debdebs

With respect to Susie's posting no.2, Ziggy's mobile number is 05428548511.

He is a good guy and is a London TC.

AJ

northernsole


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 14:28

Mustafa behind the St Tropez in Alsanjac, top bloke,London Cyp too, speaks perfect English and does an excellent job.

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 08:12

Thanks everyone for the info

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 08:59

Thanks everyone for the info

Rogerdodger


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 15:06

Northensole,



Do you have a contact number for Mustafa.



many thanks



RD

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 18:30

ziggy ripped us off 550 ytl for a service and to change a battery that i supplied when i protested he got very rude not a nice man sorry

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 18:31

ziggy ripped us off 550 ytl for a service and to change a battery that i supplied when i protested he got very rude not a nice man sorry

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 18:36

Really depends on what the "service" consisted off. I would agree that a simple oil change would be a bit expensive at that price but if the oil/air filters were cleaned/changed, plugs cleaned/changed and all wheels off brake inspection +++ whatever then it would be a good deal.

And it does depend on what model of car you have. Some of the newer cars, well takes a bloody long time to even get at the motor!

Good luck with whoever you use anyway.

Skogsy

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 18:57

wat a good deal 220 pounds for a service it was normal oil change and check filters none changed brakes were done 2 months before and he tried to tell us they were faulty citroen c3 not a range rover problem wi the london turk garages is they still think they can charge london prices and bein from london dont make them good mechanics and the fact they can speak english only means they can give you a load more waffle cheaper to buy a donkey than service a car here

airy____fairy


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 813

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 18:59

i would always recomend ziggy by the merit - he has always charged myself, family and friends good prices for work done, and the work done is of high standard

Rachel

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 19:03

Well all I can add is keep your business local. Develop relationships with as many of the citizens/suppliers of goods and services of your village or area and that way you may not feel as though you are getting stitched. After all, they, he, she, them would like your return business.

Sorry to hear that you got a bad deal. It is a big learning curve sometimes.

It is not all bad.



Skogsy

citychick


Joined: 27/09/2008
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
28/11/2008 15:33

my hubby is a british qualified mechanic so if anyone needs there car serviced let me know.



citychick

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
28/11/2008 17:34

Green Garage has a decent mechanic who doesn't overcharge.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
28/11/2008 17:52

racoonchic

I have used Ziggy 4 times and I have nothing but praise for the guy. My car failed its first MOT (exhaust pipe too long and car too dirty!) Took it to Ziggy and he put it up on the ramp and took an angle grinder to the exhaust then after that he washed and waxed the car. I asked him how much? he said 'nuffink'. So I am happy to recommend him. I have seen other situtations with other customers that confirm my support for Ziggy. So I will carry on recommending him.

AJ

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
28/11/2008 19:00

Nostradamus,

Is that the garage at Green Petrol in Alsancak?

The Mechanic they used to have there left - he said it was because they only wanted to service their own rental cars, and there wasn't enough money in it.

Are you saying that they are servicing 'all comers' cars again?

Keith.