Hi All,

Does anyone know of any mechanics in the South West of Sydney (or nearby)?

I currently get my car serviced at Alto in St Leonards but it's a long haul (3 hrs return in traffic).

I'd like to get a local mechanic who I can trust with repairs.

Any advice appreciated.

Troy.

 

G'day Troy, I can't help with anyone out your way but someone near you may chime in. My mechanic is at Arcadia ( near Dural) which is obviously too far.
Good Luck.

 

Hey Jim,

Yes - Dural is a bit of a hike from here...but thanks for mentioning it :-)

 

Hello Troy,

May come to nothing but I will ask my brother where he gets his cars serviced . . . somewhere near him at Menai. Penshurst or Padstow comes to mind? Think they are euro rather than just Jaguar specific, but I know he has commented on their skill and reasonable charges. He drives Citroen which, being non-English speakers, have to be far more problematic than Jaguars!!! Mais oui . . .

Too late to call him now but will post when I have news.
Cheers and best wishes,

Ken

 

Hey Troy, just wondering about reference to head gasket in your initial post.
Not prying, but are you handy with the tools yourself. I ask because any query about a failed head gasket suggests you have a specific problem you are trying to solve. Give us a hint and perhaps we can help pinpoint issues.

Similar worries on a very late '94 XJ40 saw me unable to find my compression tester . . . bought a great new one at Supercheap for about $50 (next day found my original). Remarkable value considering it is the go to tool for positively diagnosing piston & ring wear vs head gasket or valve/seat failures. Knowing which could save you time and big money.

Cheers,

Ken

 

Hi Troy, I use Anthony Arditto at Seven Hills on my X300 Ph. 02 96366331. Worked on them in England. Well priced and spends the time.

Cheers,

Glenn

 

@ken @glenn

Thanks for your tips guys - I had actually just dropped my car off at Greg of Parsons Motors (in Dural) aka "Dr Jag". He's a wonderful jag mechanic - seems to have fixed my two nagging issues in one day...not that I say this often after returning from a mechanic but: best $1k I've spent

Just in case you're interested: Parsons Motors | Guaranteed Mechanical Repairs

 

Hi Troy . . . Good to hear you are all sorted.
Long time fan of Parsons as we lived for many years on New Line Road at West Pennant Hills. After packing your rations and 5-day survival kit, was it on Jim's recommendation that you headed all the way over to Arcadia/Dural? If so, well done Jim. Easy to recommend someone who consistently offers top quality service.

Cheers,

Ken

 

Hey Ken,

I'm not sure if it's the same mechanic that Jim mentioned, Arcadia is a few km's away from Parson's location at Dural....but it does seem a bit of a coincidence!

Actually, it wasn't so bad getting there. Once you resign yourself to the fact you're in for a 2 hour trip on public transport, it's okay...sort of a Sydney "tour" when you're not used to long-haul bus trips through areas you're not familiar with :-)

 

Troy & Ken, my mechanic is an English jag mechanic in Arcadia (my daughter has 5 acres there) however I have heard good reviews of where you went.
Great it's worked out for you!

 

Thanks Jim, it's good to be finding out where the good Sydney mechanics are! :-)

 

I have a good mechanic in the Caltex service station in North Ryde on Lane cove road he looks after my car

 

He is at 110 Lane Cove road North Ryde Phone number 98785544
Just say Ron the guy with the red Jaguar told you about him

 

Ron, Welcome Aboard! I’ve added you to the NSW Roll, it’s at the top of the page. When you get time place an introduction in the New Members section where you’ll receive a warm welcome.
And thanks for the info above!