mx5 service?

Benny · Postby **Benny** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:13 pm

Or try TT.
Click their banner above.

They are situated in North Sydney, and do a good job too.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:43 pm

Bear in mind MX's are not Lamborghini's and finding capable mechanics is not a big ask. Standard services are not difficult. Usual criteria is find a business which is convenient so that drop of and pick up is not a hassle to you or others.

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:52 pm

Mr Morlock wrote:Bear in mind MX's are not Lamborghini's and finding capable mechanics is not a big ask. Standard services are not difficult. Usual criteria is find a business which is convenient so that drop of and pick up is not a hassle to you or others.

that's arguable, Mr. Morlock.

one of the local car garages has quoted me $450.00 for my 100,000km car service..

mania charges $785.00.. i'd go straight to mania because i have peace of mind they would treat my car like a lamborghini. sure, they are located in the middle of nowhere but if you're after quality then i'd say it was well worth it.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:10 pm

Thats interesting Sliq- picking the higher price. The 100K service is a little trickier in that the timing belt has to be replaced. But be assured the MX5 is a straightforward vehicle and there are many competent mechanics around who do nothing but work on cars every day. One of the "rules" of quoting is to get 3- the lowest might not be the one you take. It is also sensible to show them the service schedule or to ask what work will be carried out.

SuperMazdaKart · Postby **SuperMazdaKart** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:24 pm

Any good reputation mechanic should be able to do the job fine.

The MX5 engines are also in various 323s/Lasers/Capris so chances are just about every mechanic workshop has done a fair few of the 100,000k services on these engines. It's probably easier for them to do it on an MX-5 then the front wheel drive setups.

silvermiata · Postby **silvermiata** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:58 pm

i would also recommend jason at TTauto, he is a real car enthusiast and he knows his mx5's... what everyone says is kinda true, our engines in mx5s are pretty common and straightforward, but personally, i look for reliability and trust when i look for a mechanic....