Pajero Owners Club of South Africa

It also helps for them to know we discuss GOOD service as well...

Anton

I just had to add a smiley to LUX BODYWORKS.

They overalled my Venter trailer - removed rust, welded in steel, resprayed the body and serviced the bearings, all for a mere R3 700.

It looks brand new. This was my fifth job in 1 year (I have three daughters...) - and all were perfect!

Anton

I know this is not the place to moan about bad service, but would'nt it be good to have a place to warn fellow Pajero owners about workshops that you should avoid like the plague. Had a very frustrating time, with my pajero at the workshop for almost 4 weeks.

Red wrote:I know this is not the place to moan about bad service, but would'nt it be good to have a place to warn fellow Pajero owners about workshops that you should avoid like the plague. Had a very frustrating time, with my pajero at the workshop for almost 4 weeks.

By all means you can make a posting about services rendered - or not - in a separate thread.

However, we will be strict about removing emotional rants. This is not a place for one sided supplier bashing.

If you are objective, stating exactly the work required, the work done, what attempts were made to amicably resolve the situation, and especially any communications between yourself and the supplier.

In addition we will not tolerate anything where it has been revealed that a threat has been made to post something on this forum unless all avenues have been explored.

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)

After suffering and crying and screaming for not being able to find a good Pajero Mechanic in the George/Mosselbay area I came across "Dougie's Performance Shop." He was'nt happy with the way my car's Power delivery was restricted and after working on it for 3 days he sorted timing and lack of power out for a mere R1000.00!!!!!!!! Now this is gooood service!!!!!!

PROVINCE: Western Cape
METRO AREA (If Any): George
DEALER / WORKSHOP NAME: Dougie's Performance & Service Shop
CONTACT PERSON: Dougie
CONTACT DETAILS: 0448745076 / 0827889712
SERVICE RENDERED: Timing/power delivery problems
SERVICE SMILEYS (Out of 3, 1 being good, 3 being beyond reasonable):

Frans Glanvill wrote:PROVINCE: GAUTENG
METRO AREA (If Any): PRETORIA
DEALER / WORKSHOP NAME: MITSPRO VEHICLE SERVICE CENTRE
CONTACT PERSON: FREEK snr
CONTACT DETAILS: 012 644 2888 or 083 543 6406 or mitspro@telkomsa.net
SERVICE RENDERED: 112 500 kM as well as advice and spares kit supplied for "Faces of the Dunes Trip"
SERVICE SMILEYS:

Also had good service for a complete recon on a starter from Freek + some other bits done as well.

Friendly and timeous service at a decent price

SimonB wrote:This thread was suggested by Anton.

Here you can give a breakdown (excuse the pun) of who you had good service from, and contact details (please no email addresses). Also indicate why you think it is good service. This is restricted to vehicle related services and fitment centres. This is not the place to lodge complaints. perhaps this could be a format of awarding a POCSA workshop of the year...

Hopefully this well help rather than having loads of questions as to whom to contact.

The format should be:

PROVINCE: Western Cape
METRO AREA (If Any): Montague Gardens
DEALER / WORKSHOP NAME: Steves Auto Clinic
CONTACT PERSON: Ben
CONTACT DETAILS: 084 648 0186 / 021 552 1003
SERVICE RENDERED: From Dyno tuning, diesel pump calibration (2.5 Tdi), Uni-chip fuel management calibration, Wildcat performance manifolds (3.5 V6) , to free-flow s/steel exhaust system - AND MUCH MORE SERVICES OFFERED
SERVICE SMILEYS (Out of 3, 1 being good, 3 being beyond reasonable):

PROVINCE: Western Cape
METRO AREA: Bellville
WORKSHOP NAME: Stellenberg Motors
CONTACT PERSON: Theunis le Roux
CONTACT DETAILS: 021 919 0859 / 021 919 0849 (Engen Garage, Panorama Drive, Stellenberg)
SERVICE RENDERED: Servicing all of my family's vehicles (except french cars). Right technology, good understanding of the cars, thorough, VERY fairly priced, good contacts for out-work.
SERVICE SMILEYS (Out of 3, 1 being good, 3 being beyond reasonable):

PROVINCE: Western Cape
METRO AREA: Bellville (Near Tygerberg Hospital)
WORKSHOP NAME: Powerflow Exhausts
CONTACT PERSON: Rodney Newsham
CONTACT DETAILS: 021 9307717
SERVICE RENDERED: Welded my manifolds! One of the few that is actually able to do it (cast iron welding)
SERVICE SMILEYS (Out of 3, 1 being good, 3 being beyond reasonable):