Closest Northampton/milton Keynes Independant Dealers?

[Buzz]

Hi all,

It's that time of year again; I've got a 9yr old RX300 with 60,000 miles that's going great, but I don't think it's now worth continuing the Main dealer service record from now on, due to the car's age/value.

So, does anyone know of the closest Independant service garage to my area please? (Towcester area). I'm happy to travel a reasonable distance if the price differential makes it worthwhile.

Any suggestions (polite one's that is ;-) gratefully received.

Cheers,

Buzz.

[scudney]

hi I have an IS 200 and live in Northampton,use an independent garage called Heeley Alden 01604632640 and have done for the last 18 yrs not the cheapest but think friendly and good value.

[noby76]

though I havent used DS Autos yet am planing to use them at some point. they are based in Aylesbury about 10miles from MK from thier website looks like they wont have problems working on Jap cars.

http://www.dsautomotives.co.uk/

[Buzz]

Thanks for the reples. I used yesterday to phone around to get quotes for the service and MOT and was offered such a good deal with Lexus Oxford that I've booked my car in. They have different labour rates for older cars and gave owners club discount too. Interim service is £165 plus only £39 for the MOT, which is cheaper than my local garages! Not wishing to put anywhere down but the other Lexus dealer closer to me in Milton Keynes came in at £350 for service and MOT, with discount, so a no brainer there. Incidentally MK did offer me a cheapo oil change service but no service book stamp for £120.

Cheers,

Buzz.

[noby76]

used Lexus MK for my cambelt , drive belt,idler, tensioner and coolant change and came to £488 thought that was resonable but car wasnt washed when i picked it up... i'll say dependes on the job which needs doing as Lexus Bham quoted me £550 for the same job.