Recommended garages for servicing 2006 Mustang please?

[iamkeir]

Hey folks,

I am based in Bristol UK and have had a service light come on in my 2006 Mustang GT - quite possibly related to gearbox work I have had done recently.

I am hoping to find a specialist down this part of the world - although the majority seem to be over towards London/Essex which is also fine as I have family over that way.

A few places I have had recommended are as follows - anyone had good/bad experiences?

American Vehicle Services (AVS)
John Reeve
Braintree, Essex
01376 345399
http://www.boatwright.co.uk/american-vehicle-services/

Bill Shepherd Mustang
Byfleet, Surrey
​01932 340888
http://billshepherdmustang.com

Essex Mustang Centre
Leigh-On-Sea, Essex
01702 820 033
https://www.essexmustang.com/

Redline American Muscle
Rochester, Kent
01634 250200
http://www.redlineamericanmuscle.co.uk/

GT101
Dave
Colchester, Essex
01206 562800 / 07801 336890
http://gt101.co.uk/

American Autoparts
Redhill, Surrey
01737 780 888
http://americanautoparts.co.uk

Stevens Engineering (transmission specialist)
Bill or Jason
Thundridge (near Ware)
01920 462530
https://www.stephensengineering.co.uk/

There's also a big ol' list over on http://www.yanktanks.co.uk/servicing.htm

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

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[Jimboy2]

How far are you from Modurstang ??

 

[iamkeir]

Unfortunately they said they were not keen on doing transmission work anymore (or at least not on a 2006).

 

[Jimboy2]

Unfortunately they said they were not keen on doing transmission work anymore.

Ah just noticed this is for a 2006 car. Have you been over to Mustsngforumuk ? Or the mustang owners club? They may be able to recommend someone. Or @twin_turbo maybe able to help

 

[iamkeir]

Thanks chap - yeah, I've posted to them also. Who's @twinturbo?

 

[twold]

Classic American restorations in Churchstoke (Welsh Borders) not specifically Mustang but they Know their Yanks ,have their own paint shop ,dedicated engine builder etc,only visited for a look but pretty busy.

 

[goldengooner]

Hey folks,

I am based in Bristol UK and have had a service light come on in my 2006 Mustang GT - quite possibly related to gearbox work I have had done recently.

I am hoping to find a specialist down this part of the world - although the majority seem to be over towards London/Essex which is also fine as I have family over that way.

A few places I have had recommended are as follows - anyone had good/bad experiences?

American Vehicle Services (AVS)
John Reeve
Braintree, Essex
01376 345399
http://www.boatwright.co.uk/american-vehicle-services/

Bill Shepherd Mustang
Byfleet, Surrey
​01932 340888
http://billshepherdmustang.com

Essex Mustang Centre
Leigh-On-Sea, Essex
01702 820 033
https://www.essexmustang.com/

Redline American Muscle
Rochester, Kent
01634 250200
http://www.redlineamericanmuscle.co.uk/

GT101
Dave
Colchester, Essex
01206 562800 / 07801 336890
http://gt101.co.uk/

American Autoparts
Redhill, Surrey
01737 780 888
http://americanautoparts.co.uk

Stevens Engineering (transmission specialist)
Bill or Jason
Thundridge (near Ware)
01920 462530
https://www.stephensengineering.co.uk/

There's also a big ol' list over on http://www.yanktanks.co.uk/servicing.htm

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

AVS is Richard Boatwrights company people who imported my 2016 CS
Bill Shepherd Mustang, they bleed Mustang
GT101, Dave is a salt of the earth bloke
Also Custom Exotics, but not 100% sure they do engine work,
For me, I would say any of the above,
But Bill Shepherd Mustang is the most known for the Stang I would say

 

[Jimboy2]

You will need deep pockets for Bill I bet

 

[christianUK]

http://charterhousegarage.co.uk
Charterhouse Garage in Godalming. Prad is an excellent mechanic and has picked up a few Mustangs who have had enough of Bill Shepherd's prices/ He looks after my S550

01483 416612
[email protected]
Unit 3, The Rickyard
Eashing Lane
Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QA

 

[iamkeir]

Thanks everyone, really appreciate all those recommendations and info.

 

[Twin Turbo]

First thing you probably want to do is get any codes read on the car. You mention a "Service" light.........but you think it's related to the gearbox? If you can get the codes read, at least you'll know what sort of specialist you need. If it is, indeed a gearbox issue, even a Mustang specialist would likely point you in the direction of a gearbox specialist.

Out of those listed though.....these 3 would be my choice. Redline American Muscle have a good reputation and perhaps aren't as "premium" as the other two here.

Bill Shepherd Mustang
Byfleet, Surrey
​01932 340888
http://billshepherdmustang.com

Redline American Muscle
Rochester, Kent
01634 250200
http://www.redlineamericanmuscle.co.uk/

GT101
Dave
Colchester, Essex
01206 562800 / 07801 336890
http://gt101.co.uk/

 

[iamkeir]

Thanks @twinturbo. The service light has come on since gearbox work so my guess is it is related but, as you say, need to get the codes checked.

Thanks for those recommendations.

 

[iamkeir]

Just been googling for a code reader. From (limited) research, it seems OBD2 is a standard so presumably any would suffice? There are lots with quite a varied price range from £5 up to £300... Any particular ones worth me keeping an eye out for? Will search forum too.

 

[Jimboy2]

Just been googling for a code reader. From (limited) research, it seems OBD2 is a standard so presumably any would suffice? There are lots with quite a varied price range from £5 up to £300... Any particular ones worth me keeping an eye out for? Will search forum too.

I got one from Amazon, long time ago tho. Was £20 works enough to show me any codes

 

[iamkeir]

Thanks, good to know that price range would suffice. Just discovered a fellow stanger nearby who has one so may borrow that for now.

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