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10th of November 2008 02:27 PM by Dick Fairbairn
Hi Nick & Jean

I must say finding your web site on the net was nervy at first as I did not know what to expect, I should not have worried as soon as Nick saw my car and said that it was an early production model with this that and the other fitted it left me thinking what a vast knowledge he had without looking anything up too!. And so it proved after two or three visits he soon had my car nearly back to A1 condition.(And great coffee too thanks Jean)
I took the car to you very much liking it BUT NOW LOVING IT..
Thanks again for your Professionalism and friendly service It's nice to know that the saying of 'the customer is king' is still alive...

Regards
Dick Fairbairn
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4th of November 2008 04:54 PM by Doug Smih
Hi Austin, Hope all is going well. Great website by the way.

Thanks for all the help and advice given thoughout the duration of working at Tempest. There are not very many members of the motor trade nowadays for younger mechanics to look up to. However its was good to see someone else who had a genuine interest in all things internal combustion. Overall you are a credit to the industry and a great role model.

Best of luck with the business.



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6th of October 2008 08:06 PM by tim leech website: http://www.roversd1club.net
Nice to catch up with you again Nick, lets hope you get some Sd1s through your doors soon enough!
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27th of September 2008 05:39 PM by Stu Carter
Many thanks for the hospitality and service! Bought the car in for a general check over for common faults/underside inspection after only owning the car for a short period, and felt the car was in safe hands with Nick.

Next service will definatly be with Austin Garages!

Cheers

Stuart
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16th of September 2008 11:32 PM by Derek Edwards
Hi Nick, just wanted to say a big thankyou for doing all those jobs on my ZT190+, Cambelt, waterpump, Thermostat, Slave Cyl, Clutch, Vis Valves etc etc etc. I`ve got to say man I love that car, its like driving a different beast I cant hold it back lol, anyway enough of that thanks for treating it like one of your own and its reasuring knowing you are only a phone call away. Thanks again bud, will pass on your info and very reasonable prices to all I know. ps will post picture to you soon for the website.

Cheers Derek
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15th of September 2008 09:30 AM by Colin Corke
Another example while I remember of Nick's skills.
My friend (and former Churchwarden) Heather has a 1957 Austin A35. Expensive visits to a couple of local 'specialist' garages in Birmingham left a car that ran erratically and had a fuel guage fault.
Within minutes of arriving at Austin Garages Nick had the fuel guage working and had identified several fundamental flaws in basic servicing. The journey back to Longbridge in the little car had it performing with a willingness that it had not shown for years thanks to the dedication and knowledge of Nick (and incidentally the bill was very reasonable). As someone who is 'more polishing cloth than oily cloth' it is great to drive away in a car that has not just been serviced according to the book but checked over with thorough care.
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15th of September 2008 09:22 AM by Colin Corke
Once again my thanks to Nick for transforming one of my cars! I have known Nick since the early 1990s and the joy of Austin Garages is that Nick is now at liberty with Jean's support to work on cars to the standard he has always aimed for without the constraints of working within a wider operation. My Rover 75 is now a completely different car thanks to NIck's dedicated servicing and fettling.
I recommend Nick's services unreservedly and if you are reading this wondering if a trip to Burton on Trent is worth it - I can assure you it is. I used to bring cars up from Surrey for Nick's attention and care and was always worth it for the quality of service received.
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6th of September 2008 01:48 AM by Zzac Lawrence
Oh, I forgot to thank you for bringing the car back to me, all the way from Burton to Solihull on your night off. No other garage would do this.
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6th of September 2008 01:42 AM by Zac Lawrence
I have taken the Allegro out this morning and you have transformed the car, Nick. The gear change is now silk smooth, the clutch gives me no worries and the CV joint now makes no knocking noise. I'm sorry that I didn't write this sooner, but the car has been shut away in all of this terrible wet weather, and unfortunately this week end's show is now cancelled.
Never mind, you are brilliant at what you do and when the sun shines again I know that I'll be able to drive my car like it's new again. As long as you are here I know that I can call upon you to help me with my four cars and that I can enjoy them with no worries.

Please keep up the excellent work.
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27th of July 2008 07:40 PM by Mick McCormick.
Nick,
thanks once again for the most recent work you did on my 218 VVC coupe, as with all the previous work you have done for me your perfectionism came as standard.As you know my car is my pride and joy but i never have to worry that it will not receive the very best care and attention when in your capable hands.Your knowledge of MG-Rover products is second to none and if i had a query about my car, you would be the first person i would consult.Like all at the top of their profession you make it look easy but as we know it aint ortherwise we'd all do it.

Big thanks also to Jean for her friendly welcome and all the coffee. I have no doubt whatsover that your new venture will be a roaring success, just keep on doing what you are doing and you won't go wrong.

Best wishes Mick McCormick.
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26th of July 2008 12:06 AM by Zac Lawrence
Dear Nick and Jean,
Some garages are a nightmare, but yours is heaven!
Most garages spend as little time on your car and just take the cash, but to you no job is any trouble and nothing is a problem. Any extra job is greeted with enthusiasm. You also have such a huge breadth and depth of knowledge, Nick.

You work with such care and compassion, and Jean you are so welcoming-thank you for the tea and coffee-and the conversation.You sorted all of my problems on the Elf. It's a joy to drive again and what you have done is take years off the cars life and it's now like it was when I bought it twelve years ago.

The best thing, though, is that I know that I can trust you. You are a genuine enthusiast and this shows in the way that you care for your customers and cars.

Zac.
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24th of July 2008 08:25 PM by Jason Holmes website: http://Rover Coupe
Thanks Nick, My race car (MG TF Cup Car)was with a motorsport company for months trying to find a misfire problem with no luck, you sorted it in one Saturday afternoon. You really did me well.
I was so impressed I let you loose on the Mrs's TF and your work is top notch. I would use you every time if I wasn't going to Australia. Typical I find someone I can trust when I am leaving the country. Jason + Justine
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14th of July 2008 11:27 AM by Ian Merriman
Nick
Congratulations on opening up Austin Garages! Tempest will be the poorer for losing you.
You will be seeing my ZT260 V8 for routine servicing and I will need you to give the "once over" to a 75 Diesel that I have just bought!
Meanwhile the 75 LWB Limousine that you so professionally sorted out is now up for sale. Austin Garages Limo service??
Best regards Ian
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7th of July 2008 08:14 PM by Philip Shann
Never mind Rover! Sorted out my VW Passat within an hour when I put petrol in instead of diesel. Very professional and friendly service. Thanks.
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4th of July 2008 04:33 PM by John Deverell
Hi Nick.
It`s about time you set-up your own garage business,now
you can offer owners your experience knowledge to
Allegro`s and MG-Rovers.
Congraulations on getting married too.
All the best.John Deverell Classic and Sportscar magazine.
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10th of June 2008 09:21 PM by terry painter
Wishing you both well in your two new ventures marriage and business, sorry I won't see so much of you,
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10th of June 2008 04:55 PM by Jeremy Hutton
All the very best to you and Jean for the future, and thank you for your help over the years.

Look forward to dealing with you in the future
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7th of June 2008 11:18 AM by ANDY FURBER
All the very best to Nick and Jean in your venture,
Having only known Nick for just over twelve months he has helped me out so many times with his knowledge
cheers
Andy
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4th of June 2008 05:48 PM by peter cooper
Very slick website, almost sorry I haven't got an MG or a Rover. Good luck in the new venture
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27th of May 2008 07:18 PM by Sean Norwood
Hi Nick & Jean

All the best with the new venture.
Nick has done an excellent job on my ZTT, first class service and perfection to detail.
Cant wait to see my finished ZS after the make over.
My fleet of Austins Rovers & MG Rovers will only be going to one place for service from now on.

Cheers
Sean + Lucy
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26th of May 2008 10:49 PM by Dave Elson
Hi Nick
Congratulations on your marriage to Jean, hope you both have a happy future together !!! also good luck in your new venture Nick "Rovers" were always your forte, all the very best to you both I'll call in to see you soon !!!

Dave Elson
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26th of May 2008 10:23 PM by Peter
hi Nick, well done. Cougar is still purring on the door.
cu, Peter+Claudia
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26th of May 2008 10:07 PM by Elisabeth
Dear Nick!
I have always been very happy with services provided by Nick, his work has always been carried out to the highest standard.
Best wishes with your new business,
Elisabeth
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26th of May 2008 10:05 PM by Derek & Jools
Absolutely spot on!
Professional,knowledgeable and fair!

Top Service all round.

Thanks Guys!
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