Service and MOT in Thames Valley

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Hi all,

not been on here for a while... hope all are well.
I need to get an MOT asap on my 997 911... where do you recommend in Berkshire?
Ideally Reading, but happy to travel...

I also need a service, should I go to Porsche Reading? The car is 2005, and has had full service so far. £25k miles

Cheers!
Sid

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Think Ray Northway, comes well recommended

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Think Ray Northway, comes well recommended

+ 1 for Ray Northway.

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Thanks guys, that's the one I was thinking of... (I think lol)
Will call Ray tomorrow, I doubt he can give me an MOT straightaway...

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Thanks guys, that's the one I was thinking of... (I think lol)
Will call Ray tomorrow, I doubt he can give me an MOT straightaway...

I think that if you want it done very quickly you might try Ninex in Maidenhead.

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Thanks guys, that's the one I was thinking of... (I think lol) Will call Ray tomorrow, I doubt he can give me an MOT straightaway...

I think that if you want it done very quickly you might try Ninex in Maidenhead.

Thanks. I have left Ninex a voice message...

Phoned Northway, and they don't undertake MOT's. They are performed by a local garage, who do MOT's all the time for Porches (and others) ... currently booked it in for Tue morning, 8:20am

Sun Garage, A4, Woolhampton RG7 5RH
http://www.sungarage.com/
01189713237

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Porsche Reading prices:
- major service (8 years) £640
- air filter change
- spark plugs change
- drive belt change
- brake fluid change
- checks of air bags
Total £1152 inc vat, labour and parts

Northway should be half the price? (£570 inc vat if I can add up?!)
http://www.northwayporscheltd.co.uk/pages/service

p.s. fantastic service from Sun Garage for the MOT, as recommended by Northway!

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Think Ray Northway, comes well recommended

+ 1 for Ray Northway.

+ 1 for Ray as well

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Went to Reading OPC on weekend to buy the Porsche Junior Plus seat with Isofix (aka Britax Kid Fix!) and whilst there asked about servicing again.

OPC now have a special 10% discount for cars older than 7 years, plus a free mot; every year.
The service price is the same but parts are cheaper; which came to £1350 inc vat (ish!) so a lot more than last years quote.

So servicing aside, which I want to get done but from Northway, and bearing in mind OPC give the car to Sun Garage locally, should I still get the free mot on offer, or just pay the £45 to Sun direct?
I'm just nervous that OPC might fabricate or likely exaggerate work that needs doing.

What are your thoughts please?? Ta

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If you're a TIPEC member then some OPC will discount the parts & labour. Not sure on Reading though. Ray is excellent one of the few southern indies I would rate.

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What's the discount from OPC, 10% max I would presume?
Then I presume they will say 'can't be used in conjunction with any other offer' like the 7 star one for the older cars...?

Even with all that, I have decided to service from Northway anyway.
But should I take the free MOT from OPC, or will I end up paying for it anyway, in a roundabout way??

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Passed my MOT today at OPC Reading with flying colours. Did it while I waited and threw in the 7+ health check foc which showed no issues.