Over the last couple of years since ive been a member, there have been countless requests for info on garages north of the border who can and are willing to work on Z32's. This thread is intended to assist members in finding them, if you know of any good garages pass on the info and i'll add them .....No blatant advertising or it will be deleted. If any garage wants to advertise on here leave a message for the TLO.

 

As always, for routine servicing and repairs any good garage with half decent mechanics should be able to carry out the work, so you should find one locally, In the event of major work or fault finding difficulties then you may want to try some of the following.

 

Cheers

 

Robert

 

 

Hypertec, Bonnybridge, Falkirk, 01324 812 212

 

CC Cars, Stirling, 01786 474555

 

Calder Motor Company, East Calder, 01506 880411

 

Fast Fix Autos, unit 21 larkfield ind estate, greenock 01475 635690

 

Cars Bodyshop, camps Ind Est, East Calder, 01506 885 777, ask for James - 07912144350

 

Harbour Garage, Perth ,01738639911

 

Checkpoint Garage, Arbroath, 01241 879999

 

SBS, Unit 1a canal bank, Sheildhill road, Falkirk, 01324 638339, 07854020327

 

 

Edited November 14, 200916 yr by Ossian

I see no posts here for 7 years! Oh dear, does that mean the zed community is really thinning out?? An update on good zed garages would be good.

 

Time for my 300 to have a new cam belt. I used to take the car down to Jeff at Tamworth (VG indeed), but he has retired abroad now. Can anyone recommend a Scottish garage which they would trust to do a cam belt change on my precious zed? I'm based in Edinburgh, but travel no problem.

Peter

I see no posts here for 7 years!

 

 

2017 - 2012 = 5 ;)

Nearest recommended one i guess would be Lee Dent in Shrewsbury. My local guy in Rochdale did my last cam belt change he did a great job (lee checked it when mine went to him for the deletes).

You are right! I missed the 2012, thinking last was 2009.... duh...

Thanks for that, Ian. Still a long way to go. Before he left, Jeff (of Zedworld) recommended his customers go to Powerzed in Bristol. I hear good reports, but that is even further away...

Peter

Yes Peter Jimmer at powerzed is very reputable and as you say further still.

Maybe jaikai can give you some help with finding someone closer to home

I'm based in Troon and tend to use Funky Power in Dundonald, they specialise in performance cars.

Gotta say, Jimmers work at PowerZed is phenomenal! I've had my car to him for a variety of engine related work and the quality of his workmanship far outweighs the 8hour drive down the M6 / M5

Hi, been a while since I was last on forum. I have been using The Garage in Motherwell - Mark the owner really knows his way round a Z32 as he has owned them in the past. Very good prices too.

I have also used Kenny Brown in Hillington Glasgow also very good.

For bodywork Colin at Car and Bike in Bonnybridge is worth talking to.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the update Thomas300, always good to get 'local' recommendations.

 

In fact, I have now arranged to take my 300 down to Bristol in mid November and have the cam belt changed with all the bits and pieces, as well as fit a new (ie used) rear diff. Mine is making really slack noises.

 

Actually, if anyone wants anything ordered from PowerZed, I would be happy to carry it back in the car to Edinburgh, might save someone postage etc.

 

peter

I thank you for the information! I was looking for and could not find. You helped me!

I know it is several weeks since I posted regarding taking my ZX300 down to Jimmer at Bristol, but it is worth noting that he did an excellent job, as well as tidying up some loose ends. He also fitted some decent high output lights in the dip beam headlights. What a difference! Yes, a long way to go, but as I was also attending the Classic Car Show in Birmingham, well worth the trip. Thanks Jimmer!

Just for the record, I can update this list.

 

Ref Calder Motor Company. I spoke to them this morning, and although they did handle the likes of the Z32, they have no expertise in the model now.

 

Ref the Car Body Shop in East Calder, neither the land line number nor, the mobile for James, are active. I think the place must have closed.

 

Can anyone add to this list?

 

Peter

Just a quick follow-up to my last post. I'm looking for a body shop to sort some corrosion out on my Z32. That means wings and sills. It would ease my mind if I was putting the car in the hands to someone who knows the Z32. Talking to Luke at the Z Centre, from whom I will get the panels etc, its quite obvious that there are useful things to know about this car when doing bodywork. Luke has a wealth of knowledge, but Nottingham is just a bit too far away...

 

Anyone know of such a body shop in Scotland?

 

Peter

Thought I would add a garage onto this list.

 

Glenrothes Motor Services, 38 Whitehill Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2RW.

 

Although they don't specialise in Z's, I've taken my cars here since I started driving as they were highly recommended to me at the time.

I can say without a doubt that I trust their work and infact I currently have my Zed in there just now getting work done as I type this.

 

Like I said just a suggestion for consideration.

On 15/08/2019 at 22:32, PeterR said:

Just a quick follow-up to my last post. I'm looking for a body shop to sort some corrosion out on my Z32. That means wings and sills. It would ease my mind if I was putting the car in the hands to someone who knows the Z32. Talking to Luke at the Z Centre, from whom I will get the panels etc, its quite obvious that there are useful things to know about this car when doing bodywork. Luke has a wealth of knowledge, but Nottingham is just a bit too far away...

 

Anyone know of such a body shop in Scotland?

 

Peter

Give RC coach works in Ayr a call. Ryan the owner is a top guy and my Z was fully resprayed  in there many years ago and has had new front wings fitted and sprayed more recently.