Anyone from Phoenix used Eurosport?
I’m looking for a reputable, Independent Shop that knows/specializes in Jaguar as a less expensive alternative to the Jaguar Dealer.
https://eurosportphoenix.com Owner (Bob C.) says (On website) he opened in 2017 & came from IL, where he had Eurosport for 29 years. The info on website looks good but, doesn’t it always? Anyone with experience with this shop, please post comments. Thanks! |
So....no?
Or not enough Phoenix Jaguar owners read this. |
Just happened to catch your second post here, not an hour after you posted!
I think that not many users scan the regional sections regularly. I know I don't, so it was a surprise to see your post. I think this is because the regions are so large and not often relevant to where we live. I haven't been to Eurosport. And I guess most of the people who have been to Eurosport aren't on the forums! After British Automotive mangled my XJ12 a few years ago, I swore no shop would ever touch my car again. Maybe I'm being extreme, but I was way over-trusting of them as a first-time customer. So if you decide to try out Eurosport, be careful and very specific about what you want for your first visit. So there are the "recommendations" in a few other threads in this regional section. Whomever you choose, please check back in, as I will too. |
I have never been to Eurosport but did have a similar poor experience with British Automotive.
For a few years now I have been taking my cars to Sports and Collector Car Sports & Collector Car Center | Full Automotive Service in the ValleySports & Collector Car Center. Great service, they treat your car like their own and there is always interesting stuff around the shop. |
Interesting that the only 2 replies mention bad experience with British Automotive Repair. I also had a bad experience with B.A.R!
Brought my XJ8 in summer 2018 for transmission problem (I posted on JF in detail about this issue.) I needed a new Transmission Control Module (TCM). Left the car with them & was told they test drove it for 17 miles & unable to recreate the problem I described. When I picked up the car, it had only an additional 4 miles on the odometer! (I always note mileage whenever I take my car to any shop.) As I drove home, 8 miles later, the issue happened again. The owner had offered (“if it happens again”) to sell me a used TCM for $250 (Part no longer made by Jaguar) + Labor. I checked eBay & many available for $25-$100. They also had removed the engine cover & failed to replace one pushpin so, I had to go to several auto parts stores to find a replacement, which I did but, they are all too loose. Closest I found was Dorman brand, GM hood insulation retainers, part number 961 – 353 B.A.R. also left a chrome tire valve cover off. Sloppy! Jaguar Scottsdale Dealer charged $165/hr. Labor & B.A.R. charged $110/hr. |
I now recommend Eurosport!
I had a worsening leak that was red colored. I was concerned it was transmission fluid. It was oily. My power steering fluid still full.
I took a chance & made an appointment. Spoke to Jason H., who is the new owner buying it from Bob C. who is still there but will retire. The day b4 my appointment I got the low coolant warning light & had to add 16 oz. Now I thought it might be coolant but why oily? They have a very knowledgeable Jaguar mechanic (Dave) who had worked for Jaguar-Land Rover in town. It turned out to be both a leaking (badly) water pump which was spraying coolant up onto the inside of my top engine cover & then dripping down where it joined with oil leaking out from the oil pan gasket! Mystery solved. Coolant became oily when mixed with engine oil. They also cleaned & power washed the front engine & oil pan area so to better inspect for further leaking after these repairs. My 2000 XJ8 had accumulated gunk. They did what they said they would do at a reasonable price. New OEM water pump & new OEM oil pan gasket & oil/filter change. No surprise up charges. N/C for power washing & cleaning the engine. Since I usually DIY oil changes, I already had a new OEM Jaguar brand oil filter, drain bolt & Mobil 1 High mileage 5W-30 oil. They had me drop all that off & they used it instead of charging me for those supplies. It is hard to beat Walmart prices for 5 qt. Mobil 1 oil! I even brought in my can of Liqui-Moli that I was saving to try for my next oil change. I highly recommend this shop! Cave Creek at Greenway in Phoenix. |
A JCCA club member uses Eurosport for both his XKR and RR. Well regarded in Maricopa. Also, notable specialty shops here are Dave's Import Service on W Missouri and Sports & Collector Cars in Tempe. I've used both over the years with none of the issues that BAR has. Even bought cars from them in the past (which I currently still own and drive). Check out our JAG club website @ jcca.club for local info
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