Mcnoogle wrote:PROVINCE: Western Cape
METRO AREA (If Any): Somerset West / Strand
DEALER / WORKSHOP NAME: M Saich Autoclinic
CONTACT PERSON: Malcolm Saich
CONTACT DETAILS: 084 433 0655
SERVICE RENDERED: Services all my Cars, and all my family's cars, including friends cars (every one extremely satisfied),
So far for me, services my Golf, & Polo, including major services, sorted out ignition issues on my 1996 polo, and ignition / computer faults on wife's 2005 polo causing battery drainage, all major services, on all our cars,
ON THE PAJERO: (since we're really talking 4x4)
Came with me to test the pajero (the first one we tested was younger, but not as sound as this one) He tested it thoroughly with me (incl slight off-road to make sure everything worked) checked the slippage of Auto gearbox under load, picks up things others don't really notice - very thorough
Hes not done a cam belt service yet,(although he checks the condition regularly) but has done my bearings, picked up vibration caused by gearbox mount, arranged to have an 'upgraded Poly-prop mount made up, at half the price of a dealer mount' raised rear suspension within factory limits (without extra mods) replaced front shocks, handled the whole process of sorting out electronics, making sure the guys (another dealer did a good job) - went back and (free of charge), soldered all my solenoid points for my selector, after a/m people just stuck them with some kind of glue.
He has offered my a lot of great advice, referred me to dealers on his behalf, (to get a better price) on certain items
(hence my R1500 each for 31x10.5 x 15 Cooper STT's this year in June. Is always willing to help, with advice or otherwise, is very reasonably priced, has a good name (at the beginning of every season, it seems half of the western Capes 4x4s are with him for checks, work etc. And he doesn't take long (as a 4x4 enthusiast himself, he understands you need your baby back YESTERDAY)
SERVICE SMILEYS (Out of 3, 1 being good, 3 being beyond reasonable):

(seriously, he deserves 4)