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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 18 October 2008, 21:26:19
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Well, after much deliberation, I have taken the plunge and formally setup a small business, to enable me to do my Omega Mobile Mechanics venture properly.
I am fully registered with HMRC, Inland revenue etc and hold full public liability insurance for the motor and mechanical trade.
I will only be doing this part time, so availability will be a little limited, but I plan to get as many bookings in as I can and be as flexible as possible.
Please check out my new website. Please bear in mind that is is only a first draft and is still being worked on. You may not see it yet while DNS propogates. The address is www.omegamechanic.co.uk
Please bear in mind that due to the costs of holding public liability insurance, business motor insurance and all of the other costs, my prices are not quite as low as they used to be - but I will always be more competetive than any dealer or garage.
Constructive feedback welcome on any areas - I'm not the most experienced with business issues, and I think I have things covered, but if there are any business guru's who would like to offer advice, please do :y
Thanks for reading :y
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good work :y
all the best with it, you may want to fix your spelling of omege in the title though ;)
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good work :y
all the best with it, you may want to fix your spelling of omege in the title though ;)
B*gger ;D
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Well, after much deliberation, I have taken the plunge and formally setup a small business, to enable me to do my Omega Mobile Mechanics venture properly. .......
The best of luck! :y
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Well done. Nice looking web site. You might want to check how you spelt "testimonials" but other than that it looks good to me. :y
Kevin
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Got a tech2 yet ;)
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Well done James, i'm not in business myself but one tip I learned from bosses i've worked for is to get the best accountant you can afford as a lot of the equipment , phone bills etc you can write off to tax.
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Good luck with the business mate :y Site looks really nice by the way.
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Got a tech2 yet ;)
At the moment, I've just bought a read / reset device. (Kev, you can have yours back now ;D )
Although I must admit - Tech2 is very tempting, and would help business.
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Good luck James! :y
Guess what was forgotten ;D
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Good luck James! :y
Guess what was forgotten ;D
Go on?...
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you might want to put charges for further distances (unless I missed that),
its one thing for a quick run to Swansea say :D but to Scotland would cost more.
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James,
That's a nice looking clear and concise site.
Have you thought about covering other V6 and 2.0 Vauxhalls?
There's a wealth of C25XE's and X20XEV's fitted to various Vauxhall models and IMHO an Oil cooler on a V6 Calibra would be no more of a challenge than on an Omega.
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Good Luck James :y :y :y
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Looks good james. Hope all goes well for you.
lee
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Good luck James and all the best, looks good :y
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Got a tech2 yet ;)
At the moment, I've just bought a read / reset device. (Kev, you can have yours back now ;D )
Although I must admit - Tech2 is very tempting, and would help business.
No desperate rush at the moment. (Hint in my signature) ;)
Kevin
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Got a tech2 yet ;)
At the moment, I've just bought a read / reset device. (Kev, you can have yours back now ;D )
Although I must admit - Tech2 is very tempting, and would help business.
No desperate rush at the moment. (Hint in my signature) ;)
Kevin
Ahhh......! :D
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Looks good James :y.....i havent looked at all the pages yet.....got a bitch her that wants her walk and dinner ;D
Only thing i noticed on the home page apart from Kevin's post, is that you got your gmail email addy advertised.
I would change that to James(or whatever you want it doesnt matter)@Omegamechanic.co.uk and have it forwarded to your gmail account.....its easier to control spam mail.
I actually allow all emails sent to my domains to get forwarded.....no matter whats in front of the @ ......and boy do i get loads of spam....
But you can control what gets forwarded.......ie you could have james@omegamechanic.co.uk.......and only allow mail sent to that to be forwarded.......if you start getting to much spam.....its easy to change to somethingelse@omegamechanic.co.uk :y
Just my 2p worth :)
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Looks good James :y.....i havent looked at all the pages yet.....got a pregnant dog her that wants her walk and dinner ;D
Only thing i noticed on the home page apart from Kevin's post, is that you got your gmail email addy advertised.
I would change that to James(or whatever you want it doesnt matter)@Omegamechanic.co.uk and have it forwarded to your gmail account.....its easier to control spam mail.
I actually allow all emails sent to my domains to get forwarded.....no matter whats in front of the @ ......and boy do i get loads of spam....
But you can control what gets forwarded.......ie you could have james@omegamechanic.co.uk.......and only allow mail sent to that to be forwarded.......if you start getting to much spam.....its easy to change to somethingelse@omegamechanic.co.uk :y
Just my 2p worth :)
Holly is pregnant :o
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Looks good James :y.....i havent looked at all the pages yet.....got a pregnant dog her that wants her walk and dinner ;D
Only thing i noticed on the home page apart from Kevin's post, is that you got your gmail email addy advertised.
I would change that to James(or whatever you want it doesnt matter)@Omegamechanic.co.uk and have it forwarded to your gmail account.....its easier to control spam mail.
I actually allow all emails sent to my domains to get forwarded.....no matter whats in front of the @ ......and boy do i get loads of spam....
But you can control what gets forwarded.......ie you could have james@omegamechanic.co.uk.......and only allow mail sent to that to be forwarded.......if you start getting to much spam.....its easy to change to somethingelse@omegamechanic.co.uk :y
Just my 2p worth :)
Holly is pregnant :o
I guess word filter has changed b!tch...
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Top man...if the experience I had when meeting you was anything to go by there should be a lot of repeat customers. Been doing the small company bit (one man band more like) for a few years now and it may be hard work but at least you can work your own way. Admittedly, IT is a much 'cleaner hands' type than car mechanic but each to their strengths and you know what my mechanic skills are like...
Must get a quote for a thrust washer and an LPG 'sort out'....
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Good luck with it James, nice looking website :y
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Looks good James :y.....i havent looked at all the pages yet.....got a pregnant dog her that wants her walk and dinner ;D
Only thing i noticed on the home page apart from Kevin's post, is that you got your gmail email addy advertised.
I would change that to James(or whatever you want it doesnt matter)@Omegamechanic.co.uk and have it forwarded to your gmail account.....its easier to control spam mail.
I actually allow all emails sent to my domains to get forwarded.....no matter whats in front of the @ ......and boy do i get loads of spam....
But you can control what gets forwarded.......ie you could have james@omegamechanic.co.uk.......and only allow mail sent to that to be forwarded.......if you start getting to much spam.....its easy to change to somethingelse@omegamechanic.co.uk :y
Just my 2p worth :)
Cheers Dave. I've already covered that, the only reason I've not published the address yet is because Im waiting for it to become functional. :y
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Looks good James :y.....i havent looked at all the pages yet.....got a pregnant dog her that wants her walk and dinner ;D
Only thing i noticed on the home page apart from Kevin's post, is that you got your gmail email addy advertised.
I would change that to James(or whatever you want it doesnt matter)@Omegamechanic.co.uk and have it forwarded to your gmail account.....its easier to control spam mail.
I actually allow all emails sent to my domains to get forwarded.....no matter whats in front of the @ ......and boy do i get loads of spam....
But you can control what gets forwarded.......ie you could have james@omegamechanic.co.uk.......and only allow mail sent to that to be forwarded.......if you start getting to much spam.....its easy to change to somethingelse@omegamechanic.co.uk :y
Just my 2p worth :)
Holly is pregnant :o
I guess word filter has changed b!tch...
Erm yes it has ::)......lol!!! she'd be hard tried to be pregnant.....she had the snip 6 years ago ;D ;D
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Top man...if the experience I had when meeting you was anything to go by there should be a lot of repeat customers. Been doing the small company bit (one man band more like) for a few years now and it may be hard work but at least you can work your own way. Admittedly, IT is a much 'cleaner hands' type than car mechanic but each to their strengths and you know what my mechanic skills are like...
Must get a quote for a thrust washer and an LPG 'sort out'....
It was all done on your Inspiron 9300 - supurb machine :y
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Nice one James -- good looking site too. Very clean and professional, as well as easy to navigate.
Best of luck with it -- I am POSITIVE it will do well :y
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My professional opinion is that you have made an excellent job there James - just one thing to check the spelling of - testimonials
Well done :y
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Good luck James! :y
Guess what was forgotten ;D
Go on?...
Just seen this :-[
Cam covers ;D
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Thanks guys.....
I can't thank you all individually, but thank you for the comments, encouragement, suggestions and feedback.
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Actually managed to do drivers side today, just got to do passenger side.
Breathers were clean gaskets were very hard
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Good luck James! :y
Guess what was forgotten ;D
Go on?...
Just seen this :-[
Cam covers ;D
I remember we did discuss, but never firmly agreed a date - when did you want to do them? :y
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I am so glad for you James that you are going into this, something you obviously really enjoy as an alternating 'day job'! :D :y :y
All the very best!! 8-) 8-) :y
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very interesting site with some good prices - i'm interested to know what your charges are for travel tho
also do you do cam belt changes?
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Good luck James! :y
Guess what was forgotten ;D
Go on?...
Just seen this :-[
Cam covers ;D
I remember we did discuss, but never firmly agreed a date - when did you want to do them? :y
Um tomorrow, but I hope to finish them myself hopefully.
We were joking about our respective injuries, but as Sue said is it fair for you to help if you have broken ribs, I decided to strip it down this afternoon and just taken my time.
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very interesting site with some good prices - i'm interested to know what your charges are for travel tho
also do you do cam belt changes?
35p per mile, one way mate. This is on the homepage ;)
Yep, I do cambelt changes. Have a peek on the services page for details.
Are you wanting to be my first client? :y
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Best wishes James, Site looks slick! :y
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Nice looking web site.
Well done! :y :y :y
You may wish to correct the following...
Oil Cooler replacement
the correct grey Vauxhall sealent.
Did you mean: Vauxhall sealant.
Exhaust replacement
If an exhaust corrodes and becomes rotton,
Did you mean: rotten
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very interesting site with some good prices - i'm interested to know what your charges are for travel tho
also do you do cam belt changes?
35p per mile, one way mate. This is on the homepage ;)
Yep, I do cambelt changes. Have a peek on the services page for details.
Are you wanting to be my first client? :y
lol i just saw how far away from myself you live! 240 miles
give me a full price for cambelt - cam cover gaskets and breather system clean so i can see if its worth while!
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How much for a thermostat - I just can't get that bolt undone :-[
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For those jobs I don't need a huge tool selection, therefore could probably travel by train which would reduce the travelling costs.
Using genuine new GM parts for the camcovers, and a contitech cambelt kit, the cost - to include travel expenses, for a cambelt kit change, fitting of both banks camcover gaskets, and full breather cleanout would be £376.
Probably not the most competitive quote but unfortunately the travel costs are higher than usual due to the distance.
Still probably a good cut under dealership prices, though :y
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James
Congratulations. I wish you the very best in your venture. In fact, like many OOFers I will be no doubt callng on your services.
Your site is well put together and looks professional. It's easy on the eye and navigation is a breeze.
Your pricing is very keen. (I hope you are able to maintain such low prices for us members in the future [smiley=wink.gif]).
Good luck. :y
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James
Congratulations. I wish you the very best in your venture. In fact, like many OOFers I will be no doubt callng on your services.
Your site is well put together and looks professional. It's easy on the eye and navigation is a breeze.
Your pricing is very keen. (I hope you are able to maintain such low prices for us members in the future [smiley=wink.gif]).
Good luck. :y
Thanks mate. The prices are much more than they used to be. Unfortunately though, they are as low as I can justify, if I'm going to make any kind of partial living off it.
I don't envisage they will go up anytime soon - the cost of petrol coming down has assisted in that :y
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James
Congratulations. I wish you the very best in your venture. In fact, like many OOFers I will be no doubt callng on your services.
Your site is well put together and looks professional. It's easy on the eye and navigation is a breeze.
Your pricing is very keen. (I hope you are able to maintain such low prices for us members in the future [smiley=wink.gif]).
Good luck. :y
Thanks mate. The prices are much more than they used to be. Unfortunately though, they are as low as I can justify, if I'm going to make any kind of partial living off it.
I don't envisage they will go up anytime soon - the cost of petrol coming down has assisted in that :y
Bah! You need fart gas. ::)
Kevin
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James
Congratulations. I wish you the very best in your venture. In fact, like many OOFers I will be no doubt callng on your services.
Your site is well put together and looks professional. It's easy on the eye and navigation is a breeze.
Your pricing is very keen. (I hope you are able to maintain such low prices for us members in the future [smiley=wink.gif]).
Good luck. :y
Thanks mate. The prices are much more than they used to be. Unfortunately though, they are as low as I can justify, if I'm going to make any kind of partial living off it.
I don't envisage they will go up anytime soon - the cost of petrol coming down has assisted in that :y
Bah! You need fart gas. ::)
Kevin
You're right - I probably should lead by example ;D
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Well, after much deliberation, I have taken the plunge and formally setup a small business, to enable me to do my Omega Mobile Mechanics venture properly.
I am fully registered with HMRC, Inland revenue etc and hold full public liability insurance for the motor and mechanical trade.
I will only be doing this part time, so availability will be a little limited, but I plan to get as many bookings in as I can and be as flexible as possible.
Please check out my new website. Please bear in mind that is is only a first draft and is still being worked on. You may not see it yet while DNS propogates. The address is www.omegamechanic.co.uk
Please bear in mind that due to the costs of holding public liability insurance, business motor insurance and all of the other costs, my prices are not quite as low as they used to be - but I will always be more competetive than any dealer or garage.
Constructive feedback welcome on any areas - I'm not the most experienced with business issues, and I think I have things covered, but if there are any business guru's who would like to offer advice, please do :y
Thanks for reading :y
I wish you every success. :y
Can you do rethreading of snapped manifold studs?
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For those jobs I don't need a huge tool selection, therefore could probably travel by train which would reduce the travelling costs.
Using genuine new GM parts for the camcovers, and a contitech cambelt kit, the cost - to include travel expenses, for a cambelt kit change, fitting of both banks camcover gaskets, and full breather cleanout would be £376.
Probably not the most competitive quote but unfortunately the travel costs are higher than usual due to the distance.
Still probably a good cut under dealership prices, though :y
you say that might not be competitive but where do you find a trusted mechanic that works on these cars day in day out?
and i would say that was a fairly good price!
i'll let you know in the next few weeks - i'll try and get me mum's garage sorted for the day
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good luck james :y :y
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You're right - I probably should lead by example
.. and offset the cost as training, or kit purchased for demonstration purposes. :y
Kevin
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You're right - I probably should lead by example
.. and offset the cost as training, or kit purchased for demonstration purposes. :y
Kevin
To be honest it could even be classed as a business necessity... EG, the business would not be viable without :y
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For those jobs I don't need a huge tool selection, therefore could probably travel by train which would reduce the travelling costs.
Using genuine new GM parts for the camcovers, and a contitech cambelt kit, the cost - to include travel expenses, for a cambelt kit change, fitting of both banks camcover gaskets, and full breather cleanout would be £376.
Probably not the most competitive quote but unfortunately the travel costs are higher than usual due to the distance.
Still probably a good cut under dealership prices, though :y
you say that might not be competitive but where do you find a trusted mechanic that works on these cars day in day out?
and i would say that was a fairly good price!
i'll let you know in the next few weeks - i'll try and get me mum's garage sorted for the day
I wouldn't go as far as day in day out - but I've certainly done these jobs enough times to be competent with them!
No pressure - but if you'd like to proceed, get in touch :y
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Good luck with your new business James! :y
How much would it cost you to come to Sunderland? My cam cover gasket needs doing, it's getting urgent now!
Really hope it goes well! :y
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good luck James, hope the business is a great success for you. :y
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Good luck with your new business James! :y
How much would it cost you to come to Sunderland? My cam cover gasket needs doing, it's getting urgent now!
Really hope it goes well! :y
Pm me a postcode (or your nearest train station if it's only a camcover).... I'll be doing a few introductary rates, and if train travel can be booked in advance the savings will be passed on...
:y
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Some suggestions for your Google ranking - when you get around to thinking about it.
Make sure your index.htm(l) is populated with keywords. Omega Mechanic for example.
Your site is referenced from OOF. Return the compliment - reference OOF on your site.
Work through Google Webmaster Tools Clicky (https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=sitemaps&passive=true&nui=1&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fwebmasters%2Ftools%2Fdashboard&followup=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fwebmasters%2Ftools%2Fdashboard&hl=en)
Reference any other site that has direct relevence to yours.
Search the web for Google's ranking methods.
It got my site from #13 to #1 for the search term 'Bandit127' ......
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Nice one James And good luck in your new venture, sure hope it keeps you busy :y
Ps I noticed on your website at present you've not listed a tel/mob number would think that would be worth adding on under Contact ! especially for peeps who find you online who are not Oof members ... :y
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Nice one James, Us miggy owners need a mechanic who doesn't have a panic attack when you tell em its an omega.
I Was going to pm you recently to see if you could do my cam belt but saw you had injured your ribs.
So have been looking for Cam locking kit on e-gay to have a go myself. Very relieved to see you have decided to do it for a living.
Have looked at the website and like the prices. Know from the all the comments on the forum that you are held in high esteem by the members.
I will contact you through your website to arrange.
Rod
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looks nice, good luck with it :y
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Good luck James :y
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Like the color selections..Well done James :y
Wish you success and good luck..
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That great news James and i know you will get a lot of costm from us. All the very best with things. :y :y.
Well done :y
Just had a look at the site and it looks great and cost look very good.
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All the very best James, shame you are so far away.
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Fan-rather'-Tastic!
You'll do great. The site is very professional. Someone suggested branching out into other Vx marques with shared engines; do it!
Get in touch, as soon as I find one, I need my Diff swapping for an LSD and my gearbox draining and ATF replacing.
TestImonial has been sent to PM.
If anyone else out there has had experience of James' outstanding work do the right thing and send him, or post, a well deserved testimonial. :y
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Seems a natural progression James, the only sensable thing to do with all that experience. Love the site, but we all know youll do a better job than ANY dealer. Very best of luck..
Ps If you fancy sending me a price for fitting an lpg kit with donut tank in wheel well to my 3.2 saloon please feel free. 5mins from Jcn 11 of the m4. :y
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wish you great success :y
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good luck m8. :y
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Just had a chance at last to fully look at your site James and it looks really superb, being very straightforward and highly professional. :y :y :y :y
An excellent professional tool for a man who obviously enjoys what he does best and as I have said already James that is half the battle won! :y :y
In January 2009 I will be booking you to assist me in replacing my cam belt please!! :D :D :D ;)
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Just had a chance at last to fully look at your site James and it looks really superb, being very straightforward and highly professional. :y :y :y :y
An excellent professional tool for a man who obviously enjoys what he does best and as I have said already James that is half the battle won! :y :y
In January 2009 I will be booking you to assist me in replacing my cam belt please!! :D :D :D ;)
If you care to send me a provisional date, I'll pop it in my calendar :y
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Excellent site and competitive prices.
I was going to book you for my cambelt change next April till I saw the quite reasonable travelling costs! ;D ;D ;D
varche
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Excellent site and competitive prices.
I was going to book you for my cambelt change next April till I saw the quite reasonable travelling costs! ;D ;D ;D
varche
Lol.... you wouldn't be the first customer I have flown to.....
With airline tickets from £20 each way when booked that far in advance, European cambelt changes are actually very feasable :y
(and is a great excuse for me to enjoy a little sunshine :D )
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Just had a chance at last to fully look at your site James and it looks really superb, being very straightforward and highly professional. :y :y :y :y
An excellent professional tool for a man who obviously enjoys what he does best and as I have said already James that is half the battle won! :y :y
In January 2009 I will be booking you to assist me in replacing my cam belt please!! :D :D :D ;)
If you care to send me a provisional date, I'll pop it in my calendar :y
Thursday 22nd January 2009? :) ;)
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Just had a chance at last to fully look at your site James and it looks really superb, being very straightforward and highly professional. :y :y :y :y
An excellent professional tool for a man who obviously enjoys what he does best and as I have said already James that is half the battle won! :y :y
In January 2009 I will be booking you to assist me in replacing my cam belt please!! :D :D :D ;)
If you care to send me a provisional date, I'll pop it in my calendar :y
Thursday 22nd January 2009? :) ;)
The day is booked out for you, LZ. :y
If it's just a cambelt on a 2.5 then I only need limited tools so I'll come down on the train, it will make it cheaper for you.
How likely is this day to change? If you're certain you can make it I'll look at advance rail fares, I might even be able to get a return ticket for a tenner, this far in advance ;D
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Just had a chance at last to fully look at your site James and it looks really superb, being very straightforward and highly professional. :y :y :y :y
An excellent professional tool for a man who obviously enjoys what he does best and as I have said already James that is half the battle won! :y :y
In January 2009 I will be booking you to assist me in replacing my cam belt please!! :D :D :D ;)
If you care to send me a provisional date, I'll pop it in my calendar :y
Thursday 22nd January 2009? :) ;)
The day is booked out for you, LZ. :y
If it's just a cambelt on a 2.5 then I only need limited tools so I'll come down on the train, it will make it cheaper for you.
How likely is this day to change? If you're certain you can make it I'll look at advance rail fares, I might even be able to get a return ticket for a tenner, this far in advance ;D
It is extremely unlikely to change (with the exception of a serious accident or my death!! ;D ;D ;)).
I will have available by then all the tools necessary as I currently have full sets of 3/8" and 1/2" drive metric and imperial sockets, "Torx" sockets and drives, full set of metric and imperial ring spanners, ratchet metric ring spanners, multitude of screwdrivers, pliers, stetsons and misc tools, 2 ton trolley jack, axle stands and ramps. By the time I see you I intend also to have the cam locking kit. :y :y
I will buy the full cam belt kit and water pump at trade. 8-) 8-)
Anything else you need, apart from me helping?!! :D :D ;)
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Just had a chance at last to fully look at your site James and it looks really superb, being very straightforward and highly professional. :y :y :y :y
An excellent professional tool for a man who obviously enjoys what he does best and as I have said already James that is half the battle won! :y :y
In January 2009 I will be booking you to assist me in replacing my cam belt please!! :D :D :D ;)
If you care to send me a provisional date, I'll pop it in my calendar :y
Thursday 22nd January 2009? :) ;)
The day is booked out for you, LZ. :y
If it's just a cambelt on a 2.5 then I only need limited tools so I'll come down on the train, it will make it cheaper for you.
How likely is this day to change? If you're certain you can make it I'll look at advance rail fares, I might even be able to get a return ticket for a tenner, this far in advance ;D
It is extremely unlikely to change (with the exception of a serious accident or my death!! ;D ;D ;)).
I will buy the full cam belt kit and water pump at trade. 8-) 8-)
Anything else you need, apart from me helping?!! :D :D ;)
Tea + biscuits? ;) ;D
You're more than welcome to get the kit at trade, although, I can sometimes get them a little cheaper than that. ::)
Where's your closest rail station?
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Just had a chance at last to fully look at your site James and it looks really superb, being very straightforward and highly professional. :y :y :y :y
An excellent professional tool for a man who obviously enjoys what he does best and as I have said already James that is half the battle won! :y :y
In January 2009 I will be booking you to assist me in replacing my cam belt please!! :D :D :D ;)
If you care to send me a provisional date, I'll pop it in my calendar :y
Thursday 22nd January 2009? :) ;)
The day is booked out for you, LZ. :y
If it's just a cambelt on a 2.5 then I only need limited tools so I'll come down on the train, it will make it cheaper for you.
How likely is this day to change? If you're certain you can make it I'll look at advance rail fares, I might even be able to get a return ticket for a tenner, this far in advance ;D
It is extremely unlikely to change (with the exception of a serious accident or my death!! ;D ;D ;)).
I will buy the full cam belt kit and water pump at trade. 8-) 8-)
Anything else you need, apart from me helping?!! :D :D ;)
Tea + biscuits? ;) ;D
You're more than welcome to get the kit at trade, although, I can sometimes get them a little cheaper than that. ::)
Where's your closest rail station?
Oh yes James, goes without saying, plenty of that!! ;D ;D ;)
We will compare prices then nearer the time on who can get what parts the cheapest (but genuine Vx of course)! All for that! :y :y :y :y
Ashford International is the station about 1 mile away from me, from which I would collect you from of course! :D :D ;)
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Assuming it's Ashford, I can travel at £23.40 each way (on the day) - no advance tickets are showing at the mo, although they might be populated later on....
With respect to cambelt kit - Gates, Contitech, or SKF kits are all pretty much the same - it's one area where you actually don't benefit from a genuine item :y
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Assuming it's Ashford, I can travel at £23.40 each way (on the day) - no advance tickets are showing at the mo, although they might be populated later on....
With respect to cambelt kit - Gates, Contitech, or SKF kits are all pretty much the same - it's one area where you actually don't benefit from a genuine item :y
Yes, Ashford Kent! :y
Ok James, I will go along with your advice on this one :y :y as I know very little about all the different types, so all I have ever done with any car I have used / owned is default to the original manufacturers parts list. ;)
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Don't do brakes or suspension work, is that to do with insurance cover or you just don't want that type of work.
The reason I ask is I will be wanting that kind of work doing soon and would defo want a quote if you do it for forum members, any chance?
Also do you do any work on the TD, say a themostat change.
Good luck with the business, never had the pleasure of meeting you but you are held in high regard I read.
Mick
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hi mate
do you travel to wales? and do you work on the 2.5td models
cheers
rob
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Hi Rob,
I am regularly in Cardiff... where in wales are you, and what jobs are you looking for?
The V6 is more my area than the TD, but depending on what you need I'm sure I can help... :y
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Don't do brakes or suspension work, is that to do with insurance cover or you just don't want that type of work.
The reason I ask is I will be wanting that kind of work doing soon and would defo want a quote if you do it for forum members, any chance?
Also do you do any work on the TD, say a themostat change.
Good luck with the business, never had the pleasure of meeting you but you are held in high regard I read.
Mick
Hi Mick
Stat change no problem.
I AM fully insured for any motor mechanical work, incl brakes and suspension - however I generally don't do this kind of work because a) I'm not as experienced in this area as I am with engines and B) it's more hassle than it's actually worth - compared to things like cambelt changes (which by comparison, very little can go wrong)...
Let me know your requirements though, I'm sure we can come to an arrangement.
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yea.................all the best with your new venture Jamie - where are you in Berkshire?? i have moved up to Lincolnshire from Slough, but am often down so could get you to do any jobs needing done when i come down - :y :y :y
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yea.................all the best with your new venture Jamie - where are you in Berkshire?? i have moved up to Lincolnshire from Slough, but am often down so could get you to do any jobs needing done when i come down - :y :y :y
I am in Gloucestershire mate :y
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Good Luck James!
good starter web site :y
You may find that having a "contact form" is better than letting everyone know your email address (it gets hidden in the form) that way ppl cant spam it. I can send you the files /code if you wish.
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Very professional looking site. Good luck with the business :y
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Good luck with your business James, and good move re insurances etc.
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Thanks MJay. The insurance was amazingly easy to setup. Just went online, selected my business as a motor mechanic, selected how long I'd been doing it formally "not v long!" and paid the price.... took about 5 minutes ;D
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I've had a lot of messages from northern members wanting work done, and to do them individually makes it harder with travel costs.....
... I'm therefore considering taking a week out and having a bit of a northern "tour" if there's enough interest, might need a bit of co-ordinating, though!!
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Good luck with your venture James :y very impressed with your website your prices are also very keen :)
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Best of luck with the venture James... :y :y :y
The website looks good... Very professional but I agree with an earlier comment about removing your email address.
I assume you've had a discussion with Teilo about the LPG stuff?
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Best of luck with the venture James... :y :y :y
I assume you've had a discussion with Teilo about the LPG stuff?
We discussed my own conversion, however (as things stand) I don't intend to go through Telio to obtain my kits.. - that may or may not change...
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Don't do brakes or suspension work, is that to do with insurance cover or you just don't want that type of work.
The reason I ask is I will be wanting that kind of work doing soon and would defo want a quote if you do it for forum members, any chance?
Also do you do any work on the TD, say a themostat change.
Good luck with the business, never had the pleasure of meeting you but you are held in high regard I read.
Mick
Hi Mick
Stat change no problem.
I AM fully insured for any motor mechanical work, incl brakes and suspension - however I generally don't do this kind of work because a) I'm not as experienced in this area as I am with engines and B) it's more hassle than it's actually worth - compared to things like cambelt changes (which by comparison, very little can go wrong)...
Let me know your requirements though, I'm sure we can come to an arrangement.
Ok thanks for the reply, will let you know what I need doing soon so you can give me a quote.
Mick
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Good luck in your new venture .... hope it all works out for you :y
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Wish you all the success in this venture James, you deserve it. :y
20,000 miles since you done my cambelt and it hasn't missed a beat. :y :y
Looks like you've drummed up a bit of business on this thread already. ;)
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Good luck James. With your attitude & attention to detail I'm sure you'll be a success :y
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Good Luck James,
Site look's great.
Looking forward to seeing you all again.