lust2luv Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Okay it's been well over two weeks since I mashed my gearbox (probably synchro problems, and clutch release bearing gone). Since my baby is undrivable, and I can't find anyone to tow me, it looks like I'm gonna have to forego any of the forum Supra gurus and go for one of the following, all of which have a free collection service from Swindon. So was just wondering if anyone had any experience of any of the following?: Three D Transmissions Ltd in Reading / Aldershot Gloucester Road Gearboxes Ltd in Bristol Bristol Transmissions in Bristol (unsurprisingly) Any recommendations gratefully received! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Just a suggestion, how about paying to get the car trailered up to Pheonix in Watford? - They've just sorted out Ian C's gearbox for a very good price, and fairly quickly too. They're also very famillier with Supra's now and very trusted by a fair few people.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 I read Ian's recent post about them with interest, but the cost of getting the car there seems prohibitive, I've had quotes of around £60 callout + £60/hour, which is gonna come in around £300 just to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 get green flag cover for £50 and then a few days later call them saying you broke down and need a tow to phoenix.. Not very ethical but life is too short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 get green flag cover for £50 and then a few days later call them saying you broke down and need a tow to phoenix.. Not very ethical but life is too short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Broken my 4th gear synchro in my garage? That would be going some. I think towing to a garage is at their discretion, there's no obligation on their part. And can't see them taking me 100 miles away from where I live in week 1 of my policy. For £35 I could rent a car trailer - anyone wanna gimme a tow? Would still appreciate any word on the above 3 garages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Green Flag has a cover that lets you choose the garage they deliver the car to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I hired a transit and car trailer for £100/day (plus diesel at my expense of course) - and I think I was ripped off - do that to get it there then fetch it a few days later on the train and drive it back maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 I was told it was really hard to hire anything with a tow hook, and would I be insured whilst towing even if I could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I was told it was really hard to hire anything with a tow hook, and would I be insured whilst towing even if I could? Wasn't hard for me, went to the local van/minibus hire place and they had a few - surely it's not that rare a request? Not sure about insurance - you'd have to ask your company (or maybe it'd be covered by the hired vehicle?? TBH I hadn't thought about that when I did it as the cars I was moving about weren't insured (at all) anyway. Just don't crash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I think the costs of professional transport to a specialist will be trivial in the grand scale of the repair bill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Don't say that! I don't have any money to begin with (hence the NA!) I'm working on the theory that the above guys who know more about gearboxes than Supras would be a better bet than guys who know more about Supras than gearboxes? Make sense? If no-one's used any of them, I think I'm edging towards Three D... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I think the costs of professional transport to a specialist will be trivial in the grand scale of the repair bill.... I know you wouldn't consider anything but a full-on rebuild Chris, but I got mine fixed for £360 all in and it's fine So far Only the 5th/6th segment of the box was cracked open so non-reusable parts expenses were minimal, which kept the cost down - I imagine going into the main 1st-to-4th segment would almost double the cost. -Ian PS Chris, did you like the pictures of the synchro ring in this thread ? Get you wincing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Last time I had to move one of my cars that was undriveable (sp?) I hired a 3.5 tonne VW car transporter for £156 (providing you have the correct classifications on your driving licence) from a place in Andover, if I ever have to move a car again it'll be the only way to go, it was so painless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 I'm currently searching the net for companys that hire car transporters, so far with no luck. Will have to check my licence when I get home. Nice to know it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Where abouts in Wiltshire are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Swindon (nee Swine Town). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I thought that Phoenix had a friendly contact with regards to getting cars transported? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 That would be handy if true! Anyone? Terry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiixer Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I have used GRGbox's 3 times now for an Evo, BMW and my supra. Each time excellent work, and I rag the hell out of my box's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 That would be handy if true! Anyone? Terry? I think Terry is away at the moment, give them a ring and ask. Speak to Paul, Mark is on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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