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Author:  Pete G [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Autofarm

Hi All

Has anyone used Autofarm over Nr Oxford before, I am looking at getting my S2 clutch done there as they seem to be on the ball and up front with the costs. They also have a flat bed which you can hire to collect your money pit :roll:

Due to the cost of the work it would be nice to have some feed back

Author:  DavidL [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

Autofarm generally have a decent rep but I didn't think were always very competitve - perhaps I'm wrong.
My impression of them is that they tend to do work on more exotic machinery and may not see a 944 very often! They do good 996 engine rebuilds I've heard.
If the price is ok I doubt you'll go too far wrong.
Its a bit further but you could come to Steve Bulls in Devizes then it will be done properly for sure.

Author:  tr7v8 [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

Never heard of Autofarm doing 944s TBH. In that area I'd be looking to the outfit in Cheddington whose name escapes me at the mo.

I think they are called http://www.essentialstyling.com/contact.htm SAR? Simon has been around 944s for a long time.

Author:  watchcam [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

I used them a long time ago and it cost me a fortune. Depends on your outlook but they quoted to change the waterpump on my 86 944 and broke a couple of studs or bolts (cant remember which) and charged me what at the time seemed a massive chunk of cash to repair on top of agreed quote. However you could argue this was fair? I am talking 12 years ago so things could have changed since.

Author:  Richy_S [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

watchcam wrote:
I used them a long time ago and it cost me a fortune. Depends on your outlook but they quoted to change the waterpump on my 86 944 and broke a couple of studs or bolts (cant remember which) and charged me what at the time seemed a massive chunk of cash to repair on top of agreed quote. However you could argue this was fair? I am talking 12 years ago so things could have changed since.


I think the above happened to Mark as well on a g'box rebuild.

The lot Jim is referring to are called RPM but again good and bad stories.

Rich

Author:  Paul Mabley [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

looking for a new specialist in the area myself having moved away from Reading where I used Northway.

Author:  Richy_S [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

Paul Mabley wrote:
looking for a new specialist in the area myself having moved away from Reading where I used Northway.


BS Motorsport in Westcott!!! You could push the car there. Does tend to concentarte on air cooled though.

Rich

Author:  Paul Mabley [ Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

Richy_S wrote:
Paul Mabley wrote:
looking for a new specialist in the area myself having moved away from Reading where I used Northway.


BS Motorsport in Westcott!!! You could push the car there. Does tend to concentarte on air cooled though.

Rich

I know they are there but as you say tend to be high end air cooled stuff. May be worth wandering over though.

Author:  nicholaswgmay [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

I live in Silverstone and have had an eary 944 turbo for six or so years and have used Autofarm, Promax and RPM for different jobs. I have found them all pretty straight up and easy to deal with but yes often the jobs end up costing more than quoted but I think that is the nature of an old well used car.

Autofarm have a rep for classic 911's but there is a guy there called Mark who is a 944 genius and has done some really good work on my car. Also the access driveway is great for doing timed 1/4 mile standing starts!!

Author:  PaulSmith [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

I've also used both RPM in Cheddington and Promax at Milton Keynes and can highly recommend both of them

http://www.rpmtechnik.co.uk/
http://www.promaxmotorsport.com/

Author:  Pete G [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

Been talking to ProMax, they seem to be more 44 than the others which is starting to swing it for me, they currently have a 4 week lead time which can't be a bad thing.

Just got to sort out the quoted £850 -£1,000 +vat money side of things for the new clutch :twisted:

well soon be Christmas :bigsmurf: but not in this house :lol:

Author:  village eejit [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Autofarm

I'm sure the wife and kids will understand. :boxing:

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