V8LIFELINE
- individual entries
They are in a random order as they
have been received over the years!
Brown
& Gammons
Provides comprehensive maintenance and spares services
for the RV8. Also has RV8s in stock from time to time, including
examples reimported from Japan. Brown & Gammons are familiar
with the checks and alterations that need to be made to RV8s
reimported from Japan. A fast mail order service is available,
worldwide. Member of the MG Car Club's "Trade Member
Scheme". Brown
& Gammons has been awarded the MG Rover Approved Garage
status. Ron Gammons commented "we met the same
demanding standards as MG Dealers for quality of service facilities
and can now do warranty work on Rover Group cars".
He was particularly pleased to be the first non-MG Dealer
garage in Europe to receive the designation.
Brown &
Gammons also have taken on the RV8 spares operation from MG
Rover - see our RV8
spares deal report.
Recommended
by: Bryan Ditchman and many other members.
Moss
Europe
Provides a comprehensive spares and parts service for
MGV8 enthusiasts from a regional network of Moss outlets around
the UK. They provide free parts catalogues in the UK and for
a modest postal charge in the rest of the European Union and
overseas. Moss has a first class mail order service for customers
in the UK and overseas. For the latest details of the Moss
Europe retail outlets, click Moss
Europe.
Moss
London
Hampton Farm Industrial Estate
Hanworth
Hampton Road West
Middlesex TW13 6DB
Tel: 0208 867 2020
Freefone orderline: 0500 479299
Fax: 0208 867 2030
sales@moss-europe.co.uk
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Moss Manchester
111-117 Stockport Road
Cheadle Heath
Stockport
Cheshire SK3 0JE
Tel: 0161 480 6402
Freefone orderline: 0800 919764
Fax: 0161 429 0349
manchester@moss-europe.co.uk
Moss Bristol
1-3 Elton Street
Bristol
Avon BS2 9EH
Tel: 01179 232 523
Freefone orderline: 0800 919668
Fax: 01179 428 236
bristol@moss-europe.co.uk
Moss Darlington
15 Allington Way
Yarm Road Industrial Estate
Darlington
County Durham DL1 4QB
Tel: 01325 281 343
Freefone orderline: 0800 590990
Fax: 01325 485 563
darlington@moss-europe.co.uk
Moss Bradford
4 Bolton Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire BD2 1DR
Tel: 01274 735 537
Freefone orderline: 0800 919971
Fax: 01274 735 595
bradford@moss-europe.co.uk
Moss Derby
850 London Road
Derby
Derbyshire DE24 8WA
Tel: 01332 756056
Freefone orderline
Fax: 01332 572332
derby@moss-europe.co.uk
Recommended by many members as a reliable supplier of a comprehensive
range of MGV8 parts - not just the popular items that some
of the "cherry-picking" parts suppliers hold.
LV
Engineering
Provides servicing and maintenance for RV8s together
with mechanical, electrical and bodywork. Also offers an independent
inspection and valuation services. Workshops are conveniently
near West Hampstead underground station.
LV
Engineering
11 West Hampstead Mews
London NW6 3BB
Tel: 0207 624 4588
Fax: 0207 328 1516
l.v.eng@anglesint.demon.co.uk
Recommendation: LV Engineering has been a regular supporter
of the V8 Register for over 20 years.
RPI
Engineering
Provides Rover MGBV8 rebuilds, new V8 engines (3.5
to 5.2 litres), Optimax & Tornado ECU mapping for MGBV8s
and RV8s, Weber 500 carburettor kits and high torque cam kits.
The definitive Rover V8 website - truly amazing.
RPI
Engineering
Wayside Garage
Holt Road
Horsford
Norwich NR10 3EE
Tel: 01603 891209
Fax: 01603 890330
rpi@rpiv8.com
www.v8engines.com
Recommended by Bryan Ditchman (Caribbean Blue 0269).
Clive
Wheatley mgv8parts
Reimports RV8s - call to check out his present stock
of RV8s. He also provides and full spares and servicing facilities
for the RV8 model. Provides full servicing, mechanical rebuilds
and V8 conversions. Supplies V8 parts for maintaining MGBGTV8s
including gearbox laygears for the MGBGTV8 and rocker covers
and parts needed for MGBV8 conversions. Clive also services
MGBV8s and MG RV8s and is a convenient specialist for members
in the West Midlands. Clive has recently moved his operation
from Wolverhampton to freshly refurbished workshops in the
Shropshire countryside. The new premises are in specially
converted outbuildings adjacent to a country house just 7
miles slightly west of Wolverhampton, near the village of
Worfield off the A454.
Recommendation:
Clive Wheatley is a longstanding member of the V8 Register
who has specialised in sourcing MGBV8 parts which are in short
supply. Ian Cranston (Flame Red 0342) reported he was impressed
with Clive's service and knowledge and has booked his RV8
in for a second visit. He says "although Wolverhampton
is not exactly handy from Worcestershire, I was very impressed
with Clive's service and knowledge and hence consider the
time and distance well worth the effort". Good news,
Clive Wheatley is on email at last!
HS
Imports - no longer
reimporting RV8s
HS Imports is one of the leading RV8 reimporters in the UK
and one members consistently report "are good people
to deal with".
HS
Imports has been repatriating RV8s from Japan for over eight
years now. Chris Watkins runs the firm and previously
lived in Japan for many years where he acted as buyer for
several private and trade clients in the UK. For the past
three years he has been back in the UK importing and selling
RV8s and other reimports direct to enthusiasts. He makes it
his aim to supply only top grade cars at very fair prices.
His sale price is based on the Japanese auction price of each
car. Recently Chris has downscaled his operation to deal exclusively
in RV8s and he now operates his business from his home in
Somerset but offers no less a service - in fact the attention
paid to each RV8 and client surpasses the norm. HS Imports'
cars are not "dressed up" and buyers always get
to see the cars exactly as they arrive from Japan before preparation
is started. That preparation always includes any minor cosmetics
the buyer might wish to have done - most notably a replacement
set of elm bur trims inside the car if the original veneer
has started to ripple. This does not affect the price. Most
of their sales are made before the cars reach the UK by providing
customers with a full description and a digital photograph
of each vehicle together with a money-back guarantee where
a deposit has been paid. HS Imports bears all the costs of
putting the car on the road in the UK without increasing the
pre-agreed sale price once the deposit is paid. Therefore
if on arrival in the UK the car requires new tyres or mechanical
attention, HS Imports provides it all. Recommendation:
Many members have spoken well of Chris Watkins including Mark
Seagrove (Woodcote Green 1070) from Avon and Keith Rowson
(Oxford Blue 1764) from Hertfordshire who report a good service
and note Chris is a pleasant person to deal with.
Mill
Bridge Garage
Provides full servicing for MGBs and MGBV8s but not
set up for tuning RV8s. This friendly garage is run by an
MG Car Club member, Peter Stabb.
Mill Bridge Garage
Mill Bridge
Frensham
Farnham
Surrey GU10 3AB
Tel: 01252 793905
Recommendation: Bryan Ditchman (Caribbean Blue 0265) reports
a very helpful service.
Swain
& Jones
Provide a full MG Dealership service including supplying
new and used MGs, servicing and parts. Graham Searle (Parts
Department) is Bryan Ditchman's contact there who is most
helpful and clearly fond of MGs and V8s. The other contacts
are Stuart Nicks (MG Sales & Aftersales) and Mike Phillips
(MG Workshop).
Swain
& Jones
Farnham
Surrey
Tel: 01252 716201
Fax: 01252 712633
www.swainandjones.co.uk
Recommendation: Bryan Ditchman (Caribbean Blue 0265) reports
an enthusiastic and friendly service from his local MG dealer.
Burghfield
Starter Motor & Alternator Centre
Dave Hall runs this operation providing professional
rebuilds of V8 starter motors and alternators.
Recommended
by Bryan Ditchman and by Victor Smith who recently had three
old AC Delco alternators refurbished there. Now finding
Burghfield Starters can be a little challenging but the
simplest route is to leave the M4 at J12 near Theale and head
East on the old A4 into Reading and then after about two miles
you pass the "Welcome to Reading" sign and a pub
called the Horncastle. You then come upon a set of traffic
lights at a junction. Turn sharp right for Burghfield. After
little more than a mile the road narrows and you cross a narrow
bridge over the Kennett and Avon canal and then you cross
over the M4. Just follow the road for some five miles or so.
Along a 30mph section of road with housing either side, you
will see a Q8 petrol station on the RHS, sometimes
called the Forge Garage. Burghfield Starter Motor & Alternators
have a small workshop behind that filling station which you
can reach in the car through a narrow entrance. There is a
parking space outside their workshop which has a door painted
bright blue (see above). Their website has a link to a very
useful map of the local area. (June
2005)
Victor Smith had a couple of spare AC DELCO alternators checked
and found them as helpful as ever. (July
2008)
See also our detailed
route maps
The
Barn (Abingdon Sports Cars Limited)
This friendly and highly recommended garage only deals
with MGs. They offer sales, service and restoration services
for all MGs including MGBV8s and MG RV8s and usually have
one or two V8s for sale. Contact director Martin Cawte who
is also the local Abingdon Centre natter leader (2nd Tuesday
of the month) at the Cricketers at Curbridge near Botley in
Hampshire.
The Barn
Culverlands Corner
Shedfield
Southampton SO32 2JF
Tel: 01329 835393
Recommendation from Nigel Steward (Glacier White 1034).
BHB
Engineering
MG specialists covering all models of MG including
MGBV8s and MG RV8s. Derek Baker has had an RV8 (Woodcote Green
1032) and welcomes fellow V8 enthusiasts.
BHB
Engineering
22-28 Onslow Road
Southampton
Hampshire SO14 0JG
Tel: 02380 220182
Fax: 02380 220170
bhb@onslow-rd.freeserve.co.uk
www.bhbeng.co.uk
Recommendation: BHB has been an MGCC Trade member for some
25 years with a fine reputation in MGA rebuilds.
Beech
Hill Garage
A family business run by William and Louise de la Riviere
who took over from William's parents Ted and Sally in 2001.
The business has been working the Octagon at Beech Hill for
over 30 years. With Mike, John and Andy in the workshops and
Alun behind the parts counter you are assured of good, friendly
service and the opportunity to discuss your mechanical and
servicing problems directly with the workshop staff. Experience
with MGV8s, RV8s, MG/ZT V8s has increased over the years and
all aspects of V8 servicing and maintenance are dealt with
in-house including the MG Rover Testbook Diagnostics work.
Beech Hill Garage is located to the south of Reading, about
three miles south of the M4 J11 in the village of Beech Hill.
Beech
Hill Garage
Beech Hill
Reading
Berkshire RG7 2 AL
Tel: 0118 988 4774 or 0118 988 5774
Fax: 0118 988 5774
beech@mgcars.org.uk
www.beechhillgarage.com
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Recommendation: Bryan Ditchman knows the Rivieres well and
has found their support and service invaluable.
Roadster
Sports Limited reported
to have closed
They
specialise in MGs of all ages including MGBV8s and MG RV8s.
On a recent visit, they had 22 cars in the yard ranging from
a new shell they were building up to cars for sale. RV8s are
a special interest as John Yea worked with the production
team for the RV8, drives one himself and has one in racing
form, although he is not racing it at present.
Roadster
Sports Limited
Old Station Yard
Marton
Warwickshire CV23 9RU
Tel: 01926 633663
Fax: 01926 633666Recommendation:
Peter James (Woodcote Green 1022) says "I have had my
RV8 into Roadsters at Marton for a few minor jobs and would
like to add them to the list of RV8 service specialists".
Abingdon
Car Restorations
Provides full workshop facilities, servicing and tuning,
V8 conversions and new builds, full and part restorations,
resprays, MOT preparation and underseal and Waxoyl service.
Abingdon Car Restorations is a member of the MG Car Club's
"Trade Member Scheme". Run by Ray and Steve Illing
who have been operating as MG specialists for many years.
Steve completed his apprenticeship at the old Abingdon Classic
Car Company.
Abingdon Car Restorations
Abingdon Road
Steventon
Abingdon-on-Thames
Oxfordshire OX13 6RW
Tel: 01235 833970
Fax: 01235 833970
Recommended: The late Geoff Allen recommended them as they
did all the body and paintwork on the restorations he carried
out for customers prior to his retirement. Among the MGBV8s
they worked on were the V8s owned by David Biddle (Chartreuse
2839), Ted Lay (Tundra 0946), Andy Harding (Damask 4006) and
the John Gay (Chartreuse 2886).
Moonface
Classic Restoration
James Phillips runs this MG and classic cars restoration
specialist who provides full body restorations, servicing
and repairs, resprays and touch-ups, and panels and spares.
Moonface Classic Restoration
Unit E1 Bunkers Hill Industrial Estate
Rotherwick
Hampshire RG27 9DA
Tel: 01256 762624
Fax: 01256 762624
moonface@cwcom.net
www.moonfacerestorations.co.uk
Recommendation: Bryan Ditchman recommends them and in mid
2002 was having his 200,000 miles MGBGTV8 restored there.
Mark Alesbury says "the standard of work on both my
car and on other vehicles I have seen whilst visiting Moonface
is excellent".
AutoCraft
Tokyo
Autocraft have moved to larger premises in Tokyo close
to Tennozu Isle and Shinagawa Stations (15 mins walk from
each). In addition to specialising in MG, Rover and Land Rover,
they are an authorised Bosch service centre and agents for
Overfinch. The new larger workshop also includes a body and
paintshop. Ohashi san is the owner and Mrs Ohashi speaks good
English; nice people and excellent service.
Autocraft
3-9-39 Kounan
Minato-ku
Tokyo 108-0075
Tel:
03 5460 2055
Fax: 03 5460 2056
Email:
tokyo@autocraft.co.jp
Website: www.autocraft.co.jp
Recommendation:Update from David Boniface (28.7.06). Peter
Cohen (BRG Metallic 1109) reports "AutoCraft provides
a good spares service for MG RV8s and MGFs". They helped
Peter get a replacement from wheel bearing in 2000.
Seven-Star
Seven-Star is the local MG Rover dealer in Kobe City
in Japan which provides service and parts for the MG RV8.
Seven-Star
4-8-10 Sumiyoshi Higashi Machi
Higashi Nada-Ku
Kobe-Shi
Japan 658-0052
Tel: +81 78 821 0999
Fax: +81 78 821 6466
e-mail/website not knownRecommendation:
Report provided by Lance Bennett (Oxford Blue 1595) who says
Seven-Star is "expensive but the mechanics are knowledgeable
and diligent".
RV8
Cars Australia Pty Limited
26 Cowper Street
Granville NSW
Australia
Tel: 612 9637 6204
Fax: 612 9637 0199
www.rv8cars.com.au
Recommendation : Bruce Webster reports that the owners of
RV8 Cars are both ex Presidents and ex MGB registrars of the
MG Car Club Sydney and really know all about modern MGs.
MG
Imports
PO
Box 3787
Loganholme QLD 4129
Australia
Tel: 0418 786 214
Fax: 617 3208 4823
Bruce Webster comments that he doesn't know a great deal about
this Company but many of the RV8s imported to Australia are
"complied" by the Company.
West
End Classics
Keith Evans runs this RV8 specialist which trades
in hand picked, first class low mileage RV8s. All RV8s are
thoroughly checked over and any work carried out before delivery.
The business was established in 1972, is family owned and
run by enthusiasts.
Shoulder
of Mutton on Hazeley Heath
A warm welcome awaits V8 enthusiasts at this rural
pub. The Shoulder of Mutton was regular location for V8 Gatherings
in the first ten years of the V8 Register and over the last
four years has been revived by Bryan Ditchman who lives nearby.
V8 enthusiasts can refuel here from a wide choice of real
ales and an attractive menu from the dining room or bar snacks.
In warm weather the large garden is an attractive place to
relax with friends. The Shoulder of Mutton is located on Hazeley
Heath just a few yards west of the B3011 from Hartley Wintney
(near Hook close to the M3) to Reading to the north. As you
approach Hazeley Heath, you will see clear signs for the Shoulder
of Mutton directing you to a small road which drops down from
the main road and loops past the pub. There is ample car parking.
For a map and directions, click
here.
Shoulder
of Mutton
Hazeley Heath
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire RG27 8NB
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Recommendation:
Bryan Ditchman who is a regular as it is his local.
The
Star Inn at Sulgrave
An attractive stone built pub with a warm welcome
offering Hook Norton real ales and an excellent menu in both
the dining room and bar. It has a quiet garden for fine summer
evenings and ample car parking. Over the years it has become
the traditional venue for an informal supper for V8 enthusiasts
on the Friday evening of the MG Car Club's annual International
MG Weekend Meeting. The Star is located in the centre of Sulgrave,
an attractive village some 9 miles south west of Silverstone.
It also offers limited accommodation which is convenient for
Silverstone. For a map and directions, click
here.
The
Star Inn
Sulgrave
Northamptonshire
Tel: TBA
Recommendation: Many V8 enthusiasts enjoy this relaxed pub
and its fine ales and good food.
The
Open Road - Classic Car Hire
The Open Road have a small fleet of British classic
cars for self drive hire - among them two MGs, a 1969 MGB
Roadster and a 1993 MG RV8. So if you are thinking about buying
an RV8 and want to see how they drive or whether you could
live with one before handing over your hard earned cash, then
hire one for a day. Or take the MGB and the RV8 out over the
same weekend to compare them back to back. The RV8 we have
available is in Woodcote Green, a reimported Japanese model
with air conditioning. It has done less than 12,000 miles
before coming back to the UK and is in excellent condition.
The MGB is a 1969 car in Tartan Red with black leather reclining
seats and is in excellent condition too. There are only about
400 RV8s in the UK and we believe ours is the only one available
for hire so it offers you a unique opportunity to drive one!
Between
1993 and 1995, MG built a limited edition of around 2,000
RV8s which are based on a modified version of the Heritage
body shell of the MGB Roadster and fitted with a 3.9 litre
fuel injected version of the Rover V8 engine mated to a
five speed gearbox. The brakes and suspension were uprated
to cope with the extra power. The interior specification
includes seats and door panels in cream leather and door
cappings and a dashboard in burr Elm. If you wish to see
how the RV8 compares with either the MGB Roadster or our
V8 powered Triumph Stag, then we are offering special weekend
rates when you can have one car for the Saturday and another
for the Sunday. If you want to take advantage of this offer
then call us and we will fit you in. But be quick as there
are only a finite number of weekends! To see the RV8, have
a look at our website.
If you are
considering buying an MG RV8 why not "drive one before
you buy one!".
Recommendation:
Tony Merrygold, who runs The Open Road, is a member of the
V8 Register of the MG Car Club and is clearly a V8 enthusiast.
He says that "quite a few people hire our cars just for
fun or as a nostalgia gift".
Mediterranean
Classics
Erik
Jeffrey (Woodcote Green 1457) used to run SC Parts Group in
the UK which was sold in 2001 and now has a specialist classic
car venture in Tarragona in Catalunya specialising in Austin
Healey, Jaguar, MG, Triumph and Minis. He has good workshop
facilities and a good general stock of spares with a substantial
amount of MGB components. V8 Register members are invited
to call in if they are in that part of Spain.
Mediterranean Classics
Apartat de Correus 14
43893 Altafulla
Tarragona
Catalunya
Spain
Tel: 0034 977 652147
Fax: 0034 977 650316
Mob: 0034 676 4 47195
erikfeffery@hotmail.com
The
Meguro Tavern in Tokyo
The Meguro Tavern was established by a small group
of middle-aged expats in 1998 and is now the premier British
pub in Tokyo. It caters for the needs of both locals and expats
who seek an up-market pub-restaurant of the style familiar
back home. Great food, ambiance and repartee around the bar.
MG enthusiasts find a pleasant mix of like minded people led
by Colin Shea, Japan's resident MG RV8 hunter.
The Meguro Tavern
2F Sunwood Meguro Bldg
1-3-28 Shimo Meguro
Meguro-Ku
Tokyo
Tel: +81 03 3779 0280
www.themegurotavern.com
garth@themegurotavern.com
Recommendation: Colin Shea reports that he meets David Boniface
there regularly along with three or four other RV8 owners
that he has supplied with an RV8 or has met there by chance.
It has all the atmosphere, beer and food you get back home
and he says "I would strongly urge visitors to Tokyo
to drop in, especially if they love MGs!". Garth, one
of the owners of the tavern, says Old Speckled Hen will soon
be available!
MG
Car Centre
Gavin
Brown (Woodcote Green 0693) runs the MG Car Centre in Tasmania
and import RV8s to Australia. All cars are "ADR complied"
and can be delivered anywhere in Australia. The "ADR
compliance" means the RV8s have a compliance licence
confirming modifications have been carried out so the vehicle
conforms with the Australia Design Rules. These measures are
to regulate the market and protect the Australia car market
from "grey" imports. The MG Car Centre provides
a full servicing and spare parts service for RV8s and MGBV8s.
They have supplied a number of RV8s to customers downunder
and can provide customer testimonials if requested.
The MG Car Centre
2-10 Herbert Street
Invermay
Launceston
Tasmania
Australia 7250
Tel: +61 (0) 418 133494
Fax: +61 (0) 3 6334 9546
nothing_but_the_best@hotmail.com
V8
Developments
Rover V8 specialists - all aspects of Rover V8 engines from
tuning to fault diagnosis, from engine performance upgrades
to brand new custom built long engines. Ray Webb has 20 years
of experience working exclusively with Rover V8 engines from
3.5 litres through to supercharged 5.3 litres race engines.
V8 Developments offer consultancy and engineering, fabrication
and engine fitting into TVR, MGB, Rover SD1, Westfield, Dax
and many other kit cars. They build engines for many of the
leading V8 installers and offer help and advice to many more.
Cylinder head porting by Paul Goodenough of TVR and Jaguar
fame.
V8
Developments
Cobwebs Farm
Swale Bank
Gosberton Westhorpe
Spalding
Lincolnshire PE11 4LG
Tel: 01775 750000
Fax: 01775 750005
ray@v8developments.co.uk
www.v8developments.co.uk
Recommendation: Richard Parker (BRG 3028) from Derbyshire
who says "I have always been treated well and have
found them most helpful".
MG
Rover - after sales department
The after sales department was based at Cowley for many years
until the reoganisation of the Rover Group by BMW when Cowley
became the new Mini factory. The after sales team relocated
to Longbridge where the department now resides.
MG Rover Group
Technical Publications
After Sales Department
PO Box 41
Longbridge
Birmingham B31 2TB
www.mg-rover.com
info@mg-rover.com
Customer hotline for general enquiries 08459 251 251
Customer Helpdesk 0845 456 0301
JE
Engineering
The V8 engine specialists who very rapidly identified the
sensor faults causing the engine misfire on Peter James' RV8
and put them right. See RV8 Workshop Note 130 in Volume 5
for the note on his experiences. Roger Parker knows them well
and confirms they are specialists with V8 engines and engine
management systems. Roy Burrell was the person who helped
Peter James.
JE Engineering
Siskin Drive
Coventry CV3 4FJ
Tel: 02476 305018.
Recommendation: Peter James (Woodcote Green 1022) from Warwickshire
is pleased to recommend JE Engineering to fellow members and
Roger Parker supports that view.
MG
Mecca
MG Mecca provide servicing, spares, restorations and conversions
for MGBs, MGBGTV8s and RV8s. They have in-house facilities
for restoration, engine rebuilds, welding, accident repair,
paintshop, trim shop, panel beating, GRP lay-up and race preparation.
MG Mecca have a very active car sales department and they
quite often have an MGV8 available in stock.
MG
Mecca
Unit 10, Collease Industrial Estate
East Harling
Norfolk
Tel: 01953 717618
Fax: 01953 717100
www.mgmecca.co.uk
Recommendation: James King (Woodcote Green 0971) from Norfolk.
Trident
Garages
Chris Banton (Guards Red 4010) has a V8 Roadster
and is your contact at this useful MG Dealer in Surrey.
Trident
Garage
Guildford Road
Ottershaw
Surrey
Tel: 01932 874411
Fax: 01932 874931
mg@tidentgarages.co.uk
www.tridentgarages.co.uk
Recommendation from Brian Moyse (BRG 1714) from Surrey:
"I used Trident Garages at Ottershaw in Surrey last October
for a 24,000 service plus engine mount change and was satisfied
with the service received, although the bill was a bit large
mainly courtesy of the engine mount job. They look after five
or six RV8s that they originally supplied to local enthusiasts,
have a specialist RV8 technician and the necessary kit. The
garage is on the A320 about 1.5 miles south of M25 junction
11 towards Woking, about 20 minutes from Heathrow. If you
give them enough warning they will supply a free courtesy
car, necessary in my case as the job eventually took three
days!"
Hollands
of Cannock - reported
closed by Alex Timmins 7.12.06
Geoff
Langley recommends this V8 specialist in Staffordshire.
Hollands of Cannock
Church Street
Bridgetown
Cannock
Staffordshire WS11 3DB
Tel: 01543 502929
Recommendation from Geoff Langley: "Nigel Holland
cut his teeth for many years with Bushbury LandRover, the
biggest Lan Rover dealer in the Midlands, and started his
own operation a few years ago. He has full diagnostic equipment.
He is not an MG man but he has made a great job of sorting
out the engine management system on my RV8 at a reasonable
price. If anyone in the Midlands needs help with their V8
engine, Nigel is your man!".
Micheldever
Tyre & Auto Services
A specialist supplier of tyres, batteries, exhaust systems
and shock absorbers providing a very good service.
Micheldever
Tyre & Auto Services
Micheldever Station
Winchester
Hampshire SO21 3AP
Tel: 01962 774437
Fax: 01962 774572
www.micheldever.co.uk
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Recommended
by Peter Kilmister (RV8), Dr Gavin Bailey (RV8) and Alan Kingwell
(former V8 owner) as a place which provides an excellent service.
Corten-Miller
Performance Centre
Although their operation will handle most aspects of motor
vehicle engineering and servicing, their particular area of
expertise lies in specialist diagnostics aimed at improving
motor vehicle performance. They are agents for Weber, Lucas,
Bosch, ASNU (specialist in injector diagnostics), Superchips
(based in Buckingham) and deal with both fuel injected and
normally aspirated engines
Corten-Miller
Performance Centre
Eaudykes
Friskney
Boston
Lincolnshire
Tel: 01754 820341
cmpc@talk21.com
Recommendation: John Corten-Miller and Phil Cooley of the
Corten-Miller Performance Centre gave the contributor of RV8
Workshop Note 100 a great deal of help and advice in solving
some diagnostic issues relating to his MG RV8. He says
"I am more than happy to recommend their services".
Roath
Garage
They have good experience with Rover V8 engines as they are
a registered TVR servicer.
Roath Garage
Moy Road
Roath
Cardiff
South Glamorgan CF24 4TD
Tel: 02920 465374
Recommended by Aidan Dickson (Woodcote Green 2115) who noticed
"there was little in the way of recommendations for
servicing V8s in Wales so I thought I would send one in".
Aidan has had his RV8 serviced there and feels they did an
extremely good job. The person to contact is "Peter".
V8
Conversions
A long established specialist with V8 conversions run by Dave
Vale.
V8
Conversions
123 High Street
Farnborough
Kent BR6 7AZ
Tel: 01689 858716
Fax: 01689 861211
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V8 Conversions
are well known for their knowledge and good work. They stock
an extensive range of MGB body and mechanical parts, have
a Worldwide mail order service, offer MGB and V8 servicing
and supply V8 conversions and kits. They are an MG Car Club
Trade Member. They are located south of Bromely (in the south
east corner of Greater London), just off the A21 in the High
Street in Farnborough village.
Solent
Wheel Services
A specialist firm providing a repair and refubishment service
for all wheels - modern alloys, classic wires and vintage.
Solent
Wheel Services
Green Lane Farm
Green Lane
Ampfield
Romsey
Southampton
Hampshire SO51 9BN
Tel: 01794 367746
gilbertswheels@aol.com
www.solentwheels.co.uk
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Recommended by Dr Gavin Bailey in his V8 Workshop Note 297on
Winter wheels for the MGBGTV8 - see V8NOTE297.
Hall's
Garage
Steve Hall has had considerable success in the BCV8 Championship
and has a reputation for good quality engine and car preparation
for the MGB and MGBGTV8.
Hall's
Garage
Morton
Near Bourne
Lincolnshire PE10 0NS
Tel: 01778 570286
Fax: 01778 570540
steve@hallsgarage.co.uk
www.hallsgarage.co.uk
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Recommended:
Mike Taylor (White Gold 4290) from Lincolnshire had his MGB
Roadster restored and had a V8 engine fitted by Steve Hall
and his team at Halls Garage. It is finished in an RV8 colour.
National
Mobile Windscreens
Phil Lomas, the Director and General Manager, runs a good
operation which sells and fits glass for a wide range of modern
and classic vehicles including MGs, Healeys and Bristols both
direcly and through EBay - their user id is "glassseller".
All Branches carry comprehensive stocks supported by daily
deliveries from strategically placed Distribution Centres.
All windscreens are supplied and fitted to Original Equipment
standards using quality adhesives and materials. Some minor
damage on windscreens, for example small stone chips outside
the driver's vision area, may be repairable. National Mobile
Windscreens respond to these jobs promptly and efficiently
in order to ensure a minimum of inconvenience and vehicle
downtime. They have a wide range of stock of these including
heated rear windows; again all replacements are carried out
to a high standard to ensure customer safety.
National Mobile Windscreens
National coverage UK
Tel: call free on 0800 373 171
www.mobilewindscreens.co.uk
Recommended: Dr Gavin Bailey (Glacier White 0199) had to find
some replacement side galsses and a HRW and found the service
from National Mobile Windscreens was excellent. Gavin found
their service very helpful in sourcing some new Triplex-branded
door glass with the right code numbers in them and a new Triplex
heated rear screen.
Paul
A Depper MGs
An established trader of MGs including MGBGTV8s and RV8s.
Paul
A Depper MGs
Jubilee Garage
Watling Street
Norton Cannes
Cannock
Staffordshire WS11 3NA
Tel: 01543 376222
Fax: 01543 376333
Mob: 07836 678216
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Recommendation:
Awaited.
The
Tap & Die Company
A very useful source of taps, dies and drills.
The Tap & Die Company
445 West Green Road
London N15 3PL
Tel: 0208
www.tapdie.com
Recommendation: Bob Own says "Possibly well known
to oily handed MGers but new to me - The Tap and Die Company
- they have a huge range of all sorts of taps, dies and drills
in every size and threadform you've ever heard of, and some
that you've probably not. Excellent service and reasonable
prices".
British
Motor Heritage
British Motor Heritage Limited was established in 1975 to
support owners and the marketplace by putting genuine components
for classic British cars back into manufacture, using original
tools wherever possible. Since 2001, when the company was
acquired from BMW, it has been owned by the present directors
who collectively had over 60 years experience with the former
Rover Group. Parts are distributed through Heritage Approved
Specialists
Recommendation:
John Yea, a director of BMH, races an RV8 and is a member
of the V8 Register. He regularly contributes useful information
on the availability of replacement parts available from BMH
for the MGBGTV8 and MGBV8 conversions.
Rimmer
Bros
Rimmer Bros, a long standing mail-order Classic and Sportscar
specialist located in Lincolnshire, have supplied the Triumph,
Rover SD1 and Land Rover and Range Rover markets for some
25 years. More recently they have been supplying both genuine
and aftermarket parts and accessories for Land Rovers and
are an Approved Land Rover Parts Supplier. As part of their
parts range they have always supplied Rover V8 engines and
parts, particularly for the SD1, Land Rover and Range Rover.
They print their own 42 page brochure specifically covering
the V8 engine and related components. Rimmer Bros have an
MG Rover parts franchise. Their mail order system uses the
latest in mail order technology and order processing so they
can despatch orders anywhere in the World from the vast stock
of parts in their 55,000 sq ft warehouse complex. This is
in addition to the over-the-counter and local trade delivery
service provided by Rimmer Bros.
Contact Andrew
Mundy on 01522 567111 or at am@rimmerbros.co.uk
Uroglas
Replacement windscreen glass for the RV8, MGBGTV8 and MGBV8
Roadsters. The screens come in superb packaging.
Uroglas
2 Buntsford Hill Business Park
Buntsford Park Road
Bromsgrove, B60 3DX.
Tel: 01527 577477
Mob: 07798 651419
www.uroglas.com
Contacts are Martin McCreedy and Stuart Robertson at sr@uroglas.com
Recommended
by Al Barnett and Sigge Redhe.
Cleevewood
Garage
Cleevewood is run by Ray Hardacre and Norman Hughes who specialises
in classic and sports cars including good quality reimported
RV8s and MGFs.
Cleevewood Garage
Cleevewood Road
Downend
Bristol
Avon BR16 2SF
Tel: 0117 956 7144
Fax: 0117 907 5339
cleevewood@supanet.com
www.allsportscars.co.uk/
Recommended:
Tim Hipwell (Oxford Blue 1133) from Devon reports he found
them "very helpful and willing to put things right with
any "reimport" before handing it over to the customer".
Another member, Tony Grimes (Woodcote Green 1070) from Avon
felt their service was very good and he has been pleased with
his RV8.
Sterling
Stainless Steel Exhausts
They have been producing stainless steel exhaust systems in
the UK for over 20 years and work closely with designers and
vehicles manufacturers to ensure their systems are fully compatible.
Extensive testing and evaluation maintain high levels of quality
which produces a better product for their customers. Their
products are manufactured to the highest standards from 304
grade stainless steel. Everything is inspected throughout
production to ensure accuracy and they have achieved ISO-9002
which the company sees as an investment in the quality of
their products. All orders are dispatched through reputable
courier companies by either "next day" or "before
noon delivery".
Guaranteed
Exhaust Systems Ltd
Units 4/5 South View Estate
Wiland
Devon EX15 2QW
Tel: 01884 821237
Fax: 01884 820631
Email via their website
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Recommended:
Geoff King who undertook a V8 Roadster conversion using one
of their systems
Auto
Teknics
Auto Teknics is a starter motor and alternator reconditioning
service provider which is convenient for members in south
west London and north east Surrey and provide a 48 hour service.
They are located opposite the petrol station between Maple
Road and Brighton Road in Surbiton.
Auto
Teknics
111 Brighton Road
Surbiton
Surrey KT6 5NF
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Recommended:
Ian Ailes who had his V8 starter motor reconditioned for £70
in April 2006. Although they put the reconditioning out to
another specialist, they are still competitive.
R.J.
Spratley
Refurbishment service for the composite wheels fitted as original
requipment to the MGBGTV8.
R.J.
Spratley
Quantum Works
Enville Street
Stourbridge
West Midlands DY8 3TD
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Location
map
Website
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Recommended: Godfrey Barnes reported on the V8BB that he had
a full set of his V8 wheels refurbished by R.J.Spratley and
commented "they were not cheap and not quick but well
worth doing and what a difference it makes to the car".
The cost per wheel is now £240.00 plus VAT although
this may vary according to the condition of the wheels in
terms of corrosion and any damage. They can arrange delivery
and collection.
R&S
Coachbuilts
The sunroof that is handbuilt for classic cars.
R&S Coachbuilts
123A Old Dover Road
Blackheath
London SE5 8SY
Tel: 0208 858 4312
Fax: 0208 305 2194
rscoachbuilts@btconnect.com
www.tudorwebasto.com
Recommended: Bob Owen says "I had a Webasto fitted
to my MGBGTV8 by R&S Coachbuilts at Blackheath four years
ago. The car didn't have a sun roof previously. They did a
very good job, fitting an ash frame inside the roof and renewing
all the headlining. After some initial stiffness, which they
warned me about (if easy to start with it will be no good
later after a few days in the hot sun), it has been easy to
operate and has had no leaks. Their service was excellent".
Keith
Baylis RV8 Service
Servicing and spares for RV8s by the former parts manager
at Ames MG at Bury St Edmunds.
Keith Baylis RV8 Service
Unit 3 & 6 Everitt Way
Station Road
Sible Hedingham
Essex CO9 3QQ
Tel: 01787 461226
paul_roach@tiscali.co.uk
www.paulroachjaguar.co.uk/
Keith Baylis is teaming up with Paul Roach, a Jaguar specialist,
and they are both moving to much
larger premises near Stowmarket in Suffolk before the end
of the 2006.
AMF
Vehicle Repairs
Hi-tech car servicing and repairs with a fully equipped workshop
for V8 powered MG models and all English and foreign cars.
Fuel injection and diagnostic, ABS and airbag specialists.
Recommendation:
Alex Timmins says "I have just used AMF Vehicle Repairs
who specialise in fuel injection and am pleased with their
service. It should be noted that this long standing (old geaser)
works from 11.00am to 8.00pm and has secure parking indoors.
He does not rush and you should be prepared to leave the vehicle
overnight - six in my case".
S&T
Electro-Plate
Re-plating car components and headlamp reflectors.
S&T Electro-Plate
15/16 The Alpha Centre
Armstrong Way
Great Western Business Park
Yate
Bristol BS37 5NG.
Tel: 01454 313162
Recommendation: Stuart Middlemiss reports "One of
the Norwich V8 Burblers recently needed his headlight reflector
re-plated - replacements available ran as high as £120,
but he used S&T Eletro-Plate near Bristol to have the
reflector re-plated at a cost of under £50 including
P&P both ways. It took about three weeks but he says the
quality of re-plating is very good".
CHEQUERS
- Auto Upholstery Ltd
Provides custom made hoods for soft top cars, and will also
fit in their SE London workshop.
CHEQUERS - Auto Upholstery Ltd
5-7 Croydon Road,
London,
SE20 7TJ
Tel: 01622 739182 Monday to Friday 9 to 5
Recommendation: Peter Doughty reports: "I used this
company for a replacement hood on my RV8 in Spring 2006. After
considering many options for a new hood I settled on Chequers.
They charge £395 for a black/blue mohair hood and fitting
takes approximately four hours. You can pay £50 extra
to have alternative colours - green, burgundy, brown or beige.
Fitting costs £250 now, although I think I paid a little
less than that at the time. My experience was as follows:
I dropped the car off in the morning at their SE London workshop
and picked it up approximately four later. They know their
RV8 hoods very well as they have done quite a few, and were
extremely quick and efficient. The result was a very good
quality hood, perfectly fitted. They are thoroughly recommended,
especially at the price charged. As a slight aside, I used
the time by catching a local train to Kew Gardens (the train
ticket entitles half price entry for 2 people) - so made a
nice day out of it.
Chequers advertise on Ebay. Buying an RV8 hood off ebay seems
very dodgey in a way - and I was certainly very wary. However,
all it really is a medium to make contact, and then you conduct
the business/transaction just as you would any other. As it
turned out - an excellent company with a long/established
and well regarded business, who just happen to advertise on
Ebay amongst other places".
Past
Parts
Established more than a decade ago, Past Parts offers a professional
parts service for a wide variety of older vehicles covering
cars, trucks and tractors, forklift trucks and other types
of off highway vehicles.
Past Parts
Unit 4 Chase Road
Northern Way Industrial Estate
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IPIP32 6NT
Tel: 01284 750729
Fax: 01284 756240
restore@pastparts.co.uk
www.pastparts.co.uk
Recommendation: Peter Garton bought RV8 clutch master and
slave kits from Past Parts and liked their service and prices.
Classic
and Sportscar Consultants
Classic and Sportscar Consultants are long established international
classic car dealers run by Fred Jenns and Nicky Paul-Barron.
They offer some exceptional RV8s sourced in Japan.
Classic and
Sportscar Consultants Limited
Buckinghamshire
Tel: +44 (0)1494 434414
Fax: +44 (0)1494 432407
Mob: +44 (0)7785 588557
jenns@btinternet.com
www.classic-sportscar.co.uk
Recommended
by many members who have bought their RV8s from CSC.
Fisher
Services Sydenham
Mark Wanstal runs Fisher Services, an MG specialist in SE
London. Mark is an MG specialst of some years standing and
owns an RV8 himself.
Fisher Services Sydenham Limited
Unit 11, Abbey Trading Estate
Bell Green Lane
Lower Sydenham
London SE26 5TW
Tel: 0208 776 7695
Fax: 0208 776 9085
info@fisher-services.co.uk
www.fisher-services.co.uk
Recommended: Rob Cook (RV8 Woodcote Green 2186) says "I
know Mark Wanstall is my mate but he is the best MG expert
I know and I know a lot of them - good and bad!" Stuart
Middlemiss says "talking with Mark the other day, I was
impressed with his no-nonsense approach to the common problems
on the RV8 and his friendly, helpful and enthusisatic manner
generally".
Brost
Forge Roadspring Service
Car spring repair & replacement services.
Brost
Forge Limited
Unit 7
149 Roman Way
London N7 8XH
Tel: 0207 607 2311
Recommended:
Chris Armitage says
"I've only dealt with them regarding leaf springs for
my MGBGTV8 and I have only ever seen leaf springs around their
premises. They re-work existing springs and manufacture new
ones from scratch - for cars, lorries and railway locomotives
etc!"
Chapman
& Cliff
Woodtrim restoration specialists including refurbishing the
elm burr veneer of RV8 dashboards, glovebox lids and door
cappings
Chapman & Cliff
Unit 12
Cockshades Farm
Stock Lane
Wybunbury
Cheshire CW5 7AH
Tel/Fax: 01270 842151
www.chapmanandcliff.co.uk
sales@chapmanandcliff.co.uk
Recommended: Peter Garton says "Chapman and Cliff were
set up in 1994 and have specialised in woodtrim restoration.
In fact Rob Chapman and Phil Cliff worked for Rolls Royce
Motor Cars in Crewe and became skilled at innovative interiors
alongside Mulliner Park Ward during the 80s and 90s. Chapman
& Cliff was established in 1994 and they have been located
at Wybunbury since 1997. Thus they are very experienced in
dealing with all sorts of woodtrim, veneer, lacquer and remanufacture
from reknowned makes such as Bentley, Rolls, Triumph, Jaguar
and Alvis and of course MG. They took roughly 2-3 weeks to
complete the refurbishment of my glovebox lid and the result
can only be judged as perfect". More
Andrew
Brock Classic Bulb Supplies
Supplies direct fit replacement halogen bulbs for instrument
lights, side lights and stop and tail lights.
Andrew Brook Classic Bulb Supplies
31A Shawbury Road
Dulwich
London SE2 2DH
Tel: 0208 299 0299
Recommended: Graham Cornford says "they are expensive,
but I believe well worth while, if you want to see and be
seen". In terms of service quality, Graham adds "He
sent mine out and one bulb failed within about a month. I
contacted him and without question he sent a replacement.
Apart from that totally satisfied and I highly recommend both
the bulbs and his service". Andrew Brock Classic Bulb
Supplies are agents for an Australian specialist bulb supplier
- check out their website at www.classicandvintagebulbs.com
Surrey
Sports and Classics
Classic MG Specialists providing servicing, restoration, bodywork,
parts and car sales from their rural site in Ripley in Surrey,
just off the A3 near the M25.
Recommendation: Gavin Bailey reports they are well regarded
for accident repair and restoration work on classic MGs. Your
contact at SSC is Jeremy Rogers. Easy access from the A3 and
M25 and no parking problems. SSC opening hours are: Monday
to Friday 0900 - 1800, Saturday 1000 - 1300 and closed on
Sunday, all Bank Holidays & between Christmas and New
Year.
Click
for map of Ripley area
Click
for map of how to get to Surrey Sports and Classics
Autocare
Autocare have reimported a number of RV8s from Japan and are
experienced at carrying out the necessary conversions and
preparation for UK roads.
Autocare
1 Old Creamery
Huntspill Road
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 3DF
Tel: 01278 789024
Fax: 01278 793533
Recommendation: Bryan Ditchman (Caribbean Blue 0265) has had
contacts with them concerning their radio converter (see RV8
Workshop Note 76 in Volume 3 of the series) which saves
the cost of replacing the radio. The contact there is Tony
Walters.
Cox
& Perry
Classic & sports car specialists
Cox & Perry
Frettenham Road
Horstead
Norwich
Norfolk NR12 7LB
Tel: 01603 737195
Further
details awaited.
Hoyle
Engineering
Specialist
front and rear suspension upgrades for the MGA, MGB, MGC,
MGBGTV8 and MGRV8. Frequently noted as "the best single
improvement that has ever been made" for these models.
The independent rear suspension kit enables you to fit rear
disc brakes and a choice of Ford Siera back axles.
Hoyle
Engineering Ltd.
52 Reigate Road
Epsom
Surrey KT17 1PX
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 208 / 393-2555
info@hoyle-engineering.co.uk
www.hoyle-engineering.co.uk
See RV8NOTE208
for an example of a Hoyle installation. Contact John Hoyle
for more information on his suspension upgrades and for advice
on adjusting installations on the car.
British
Car Cottage Industries
The British Car Cottage Industries is a new website based
in Canada. The site is devoted to enthusiasts who are making
items for classic cars but are not what one would call "commercial".
So if you know of anyone who is making interesting (or dull)
items please point them to www.britcot.com. This applies to
services as well.
www.britcot.com
Recommended by Barrie Robinson (a Canadian MGBGTV8 member).
H
& H Ignition Solutions
H & H Ignition Solutions service and rebuild Lucas type
distributors for many MG models.
H & H Ignition Solutions
Unit H, Fens Pool Avenue
The Wallows
Breirley Hill
West Midlands DY5 1QA
Tel: 01384 261500
Mob: 07989744351
ignitionsolutions@tiscali.co.uk
www.h-h-ignitionsolutions.co.uk
Recommended by Mike Dunlop (Limeflower 0118) saying "I
have just had the distributor for my V8 rebuilt by a company
in the West Midlands, and they did a super job. I thought
it might be of interest to other members of the register and
the MG Car Club as a whole as they rebuild Lucas type distributors
for many MG models. View their web site for full list, MG
is listed under Rover. The cost for the rebuild inclusive
of VAT and return carriage by courier was £110.00 in
July 2008. The work takes between 7 and 10 days normally".
(July 08)
Mechspec
MG Centre
Mechspec MG Centre based at Wiseton near Doncaster claim to
be the biggest provider of second hand spares for MGBs, MGBV8s
and Midgets together with new parts too.
Mechspec
MG Centre
Prospect
Hill Farm
Gainsborough Road
Wiseton
Doncaster DN10 5AA.
Tel: 01777 818283
www.mechspec.co.uk
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Recommendation:
Mike Russell needed a replacement horn push for his MGBGTV8
and found it was an NLA item so posted a note on the V8BB
seeking help. Alan Spence recommended Mechspec for secondhand
spares so Mike duly contacted them. Dave Parker had a secondhand
horn push available and mailed it out and Mike reports the
replacement arrived the next day. It was obviously secondhand
but perfectly serviceable. Mike comments "hearing an
item is 'NLA' can be a heartsinking experience as you just
know there is one out there somewhere so I would endorse Alan
Spence's advice via the V8BB to 'give these people a try'."
Spit
& Polish
Spit & Polish is located in Tonbridge in Kent as is the
leading alloy wheel refurbisher finishing over 30,000 wheels
per year. Established some 15 years ago the company has gone
from strength to strength offering a fast and efficient turnaround
to the trade either by their own transport (6 vans operating
daily in most home counties) or by 24 hour courier. They will
collect from all traders connected to the motor trade including
manufacturers, main dealers, insurance companies, bodyshops,
small garages, tyre shops etc.
Spit
& Polish
Unit 12B
Sovereign Way
Tonbridge
Kent TN9 1RS
Tel: 01732 367771
www.spitandpolish.co.uk/
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Recommendation:
David Driver sent in a report of a first class RV8 alloy spoked
wheel refurbishment service provided by a specialist company,
Spit & Polish. David says "They have made a superb
job, and were very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Such
a welcome change in this day and age". David highly recommends
Spit & Polish. (2.10.08)
Andy
Jennings MG Spares
Andy Jennings MG Spares are based near Southampton and have
been established for over 30 years. We have an extensive stock
of second hand MG parts and despatch worldwide on a daily
basis. We offer an efficient and knowledgeable service with
a no quibble money back guarantee on parts. Personal callers
are welcome by appointment.
Recommendation
from Peter Kilmister (RV8 BRG 0320). Andy is easy to contact
by telephone or email and is friendly and helpful. He supplies
parts for MGBs and Midgets, mainly by mail order. He is based
in Curbridge, between Bishops Waltham and Botley, in Hampshire.
I asked Andy if I could collect the parts I wanted as I live
nearby. He was pleased to give me directions, although his
place is a nightmare to find! Barrie
Jones also recommends Andy Jennings - "I have known Andy
for 20 years and have always found him willing to help in
any way he can. Highly recommended."
Midland
Magneto
Midland Magneto is considered to be the leading vehicle electrical
and repair specialists in the Midlands. Their services include
alternators and starter motors and much more.
Recommendation:
Richard Withington says "they have done numerous motor
electrical jobs for me in the past including reconditioning
various dynamos, starter motors, etc for me and always given
good service". They are located conveniently for the
East Midlands area. They also carry out installation of alarm
systems and general auto electrical work.
Overdrive
Repair Services (Sheffield)
Overdrive
Repair Services (Sheffield) are re-manufacturers of all the
Laycock overdrive units, and their spare parts. Staffed by
ex-Laycock employees, we offer a professional service to all
Classic Car Owners and Restorers. They are able to supply
most spare parts for the full range of Laycock de Normanville
Overdrives
Overdrive
Repair Services was formed in 1986 by Joe Winter after his
long spell as a Laycock Engineering employee. Laycocks had
been winding down their repair and service work and this presented
Joe with the opportunity to purchase much of their equipment
and spares. Joe's son Paul joined his father, along with Peter
Eggington (a former Laycock employee), and the business continues
to prosper as it caters for any vehicle fitted with a Laycock
de Normanville unit. Overdrive Repair Services cater for customers
worldwide, from the smallest spare part, to the full overdrive
unit. Backed with full machining capabilities, our machine
shop is fitted with ex-Laycock Engineering machinery and tooling,
thus providing the ability to produce an extensive range of
overdrive components.
Recommendation: Barrie Jones says ORS "are very helpful
people".
Hardy
Engineering
Hardy Engineering are a family business established in 1969
specialising in all types of transmission repairs - from pre-war
classic cars to modern day vehicles. Located at Leatherhead
in Surrey (20 miles from London) their fully equipped workshops
can cope with all types of transmission repairs or gearbox
repairs from a minor problem to a complete auto gearbox rebuild.
Recommendation:
Bryan Shacklady had his V8 rebuilt by Surrey Sports and Classics
who sent the gearbox off the Hardy Engineering for a rebuild.
The overdrive was also rebuilt at the same time.
Tamar
Valley Motoring Centre
The workshops
include a fully-equipped MOT bay, body shop and low-bake spray
booth. The comprehensive stores stock Moss MG spares and offers
a mail order facility. A collection and delivery service brings
work from further afield. Although specialising in the MG
marque, Tamar Valley's workshops has carried out major work
on Austin/Morris, Alvis, Jaguar, Rover, Vauxhall, Lancia,
Alfa Romeo, Talbot, Humber, Buick, Morgan, Triumph and Wolseley,
which demonstrates their ability to work on a wide variety
of different cars.
Recommendation:
Barrie Jones in Cornwall, well know for his serialised reports
of his V8 Rebuild Project..
Novatech
Chassis Dyno
Novatech specialise in race car preparation and road car tuning.
Their Dyno Dynamics rolling road is available at their base
in Slough. For honest advice from talented, enthusiastic individuals
with a wealth of experience - give them a call.
Novatech
Chassis Dyno
146 Edinburgh Avenue
Slough Trading Estate
Berkshire SL1 4SS
Tel: 01753 521555
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Recommendation:
David Waterton says "I recently had my V8 Roadster checked
out on a local rolling road based in Slough. The firm is called
Novatech, a small business owned and operated by a father
and son team to whom I shall return when the need next arises.
I would recommend them to other V8 Register members."
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Breco
Vehicle Services
Classic Car Parts - suppliers of trim clips, fasteners and
fixings for classic & vintage cars
Bresco
Vehicle Services Limited
Unit 14, Meadow Lane Industrial Estate
Gordon Road
Loughborough LE11 1JP
Tel:
01509 610834
Fax: 01509 219196
Email: sales@bresco.com
www.bresco.com
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Recommendation:
Hugh Boddington was looking for spare clips but had been unable
to get them from the usual RV8 spares specialists and then
saw them in a magazine supplied by a leading classic car parts
supplier, Bresco Vehicle Services Limited at Loughborough.
Hugh says "the female part is identical but the screw
is 1/4" longer and the head is not smooth/but patterned."
Entune
2000 Garage
Servicing and all mechanical work, welding and fabricating,
bodywork and painting and vehicle recovery. The Entune Garage
was originally setup by Mike Entwisle and operated out of
a lock-up garage in Swinton. In 1982 the expanding business
relocated to the current building in Stoneclough. The current
owners, Mark Brown and Jon Caldwell who started off as employees
at Entune Garage bought the business after Mike retired in
1999 and renamed the garage Entune 2000. They continued to
offer the old fashioned virtues of enthusiasm, originality
and a job well done but expanded the services to include not
only all MG marque cars but all current makes of car available
today. They remain however MG specialists first and foremost
and believe that customer satisfaction and a job well done
are the most essential parts of their work.
Recommendation:
Bryan Shacklady says"I hit a pothole at the weekend up
here near Manchester, and the car glided to a graceful halt
afterwards. Eventually, it turned out to be a lead leading
to the Lumenition amplifier. Again, Entune in Farnworth (who
replaced my Otter switch) were helpful, practical, charged
virtually nothing when they could easily have taken advantage.
I would strongly suggest adding them to the lifeline section
of the website. Have a look around their website, as they
seem to have done some work on V8s, and also give me the strong
impression of knowing their way around the V8 in particular,
and MGs and other classic cars in general. When I was there
this time, I was speaking to another satisfied customer who
has two cars serviced there. "
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