It's not often I post something like this but I've decided to on this occasion as it may help others.
As the title suggests, this week I encountered yet another example of that seemingly rare animal "a decent job, at a reasonable price, by somone who does know what they are doing"
This weeks credit has to go to Collins Radiators Ltd of Hilsea (Portsmouth).
I have used this company before, although only twice in 10 years.
Firts time around was just for a regas on a MKII Granada, second time around was because I needed a radiator for a Xantia.
Citroen themselves were talking £280 for a replacement, and even good old Camberley's were talking in excess of £100 for a refurb.
Collins Rads did the job (supplied, fitted, & system refilled) all in for £100 inc VAT.
Anyway, I digress.
As I was in Pompey this week I decided to drop in and get a price for a regas on the Omega. Not only did he do the job there & then, but it was £40 all in.
I didn't pay that myself as I agreed to fix his daughters PC for him, but if I had been paying then I would have said that was a pretty good price.
I was there for about 45 minutes or so (which included leak testing as well as regassing & dying), but it would have probably been done in about 30 minutes if we hadn't been chatting.
So for all you southern folks who have any cooling or air-con probs (they also do power steering), I would heartily recommend you give them a call.
Their details are:
Collins Radiators Ltd
Unit 26
Limberline Spur
Hilsea
Portsmouth
PO3 5DZ
Tel: 02392 650 246