French Marine at SYH?

[pyrojames]

I've always done my own servicing, but work is not giving me enough time now. Anyone use/used French Marine? Good or otherwise?

 

[Athene V30]

Used them at Brightlingsea and whilst they are good their bills are big! Now use DB Marine at Brightlignsea - there must be a 'little man' around SYH surely?

 

[pyrojames]

Just asked them for an estimate for oil change, filters and coolant. Labour £180, Oil about £60. Guess I'll do it myself! No sign of the recession there.

 

[Kilter]

Blimey! How much? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif DIY is the way to go for sure!

 

[pyrojames]

It's more than BMW charge for a dealership everything service on a bigger diesel!

 

[greylag]

Harvey Marine Services
Billy
01473 328 870
07711 810 793

 

[Koeketiene]

Expensive - asked for a quote once - thought it was a phone number /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[sailorman]

Billy is a Travelling "One Man Band" knows his Onions

 

[michael_w]

Another vote for Billy. Sorted out a warranty problem for me. He used to be the foreman engineer at Fox's before setting up on his own.

 

[eastcoastbernie]

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Just asked them for an estimate for oil change, filters and coolant. Labour £180, Oil about £60. Guess I'll do it myself! No sign of the recession there.

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HOW MUCH!!!!???? Labour £180 !!!????

STOP PRESS - Bernie is no longer doing upholstery, she's doing oil changes instead.

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[ditchcrawler]

Last time I was in there the sign said the daywork rate was £43 per hour(from memory)

 

[sailorman]

cheaper than sails & covers then /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Independence]

Been tucked up by them a few years ago and now avoid them at all cost. A friend of mine had a similar experience.

If you would like to send me a PM I'd be happy to recommend someone I have used for a number of years if you would find it useful.

 

[Sixpence]

Think I'll join you /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[FullCircle]

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Just asked them for an estimate for oil change, filters and coolant. Labour £180, Oil about £60. Guess I'll do it myself! No sign of the recession there.

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Total bargain. Bet they could offer you the time slot of your choice. Interesting to know what oil could possibly come to 60 quid.

At the underquoted rate of £43/Hour I guess they are charging full bifter for the travel time too.

I am now in possession of the latest YM series engine full workshop manual. I can be buttered up for very little.

 

[sailorman]

+ vat Jim + vat /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[rushers]

Peter Norris is your man, contact him through Larkmans Yard.
Absolute Ace and very reasonable.

 

[sailorman]

Work: 01728 603846
Home: 07909 537267

 

[wingdiver]

Oil about £60? Hmmm, depends how much your engine takes.
If its 10 litres its a rip off.
I have the misfortune of needing 25 Litres for an oil change /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
However, I do have a 'contact' who gets oil at a good rate from an agricultural supplier in 25 litre tubs, which is very reasonable.
Might be worth buddying up with someone else and buying in bulk like that.
For filters, always go to places like motor factors and buy Fram or Crossland instead of the rip off marine branded ones.
Cheers
D

 

[eastcoastbernie]

You could try Lyndsay Rufford 07768 772359.