[QUOTE=Robskytoon;721511]Hi

does anyone have a good garage service in Hampshire area - I keep looking - I was recommended to a Mercedes independent locally - popped in and asked how much for a simple oil & filter change as done 5K since service - response "only do mercedes" - it's a R170 rebodied the engine id same - "I'll check with owner" he appeared "don't do Crossfire can't read codes no cross ref on parts different running gear" er I only want an oil & filter change - "I'll check and ring you"
Strangely its now been 2 days and nothing - makes me wonder how good they are - if put reg number in Europarts it gives filter and Mobil 1 is erm Mobil 1 without having to cross refer. If F1 Autocentres & Halfords can do it I would have though a Merc specialist could

Anyway any ideas out there or will I have to go to a Chrysler Stealer or I could I suppose use the same garage as the supplying dealer in Southampton did last




Who was the suppling dealer? as I'm fairly local (fareham) and have used a few garages in Southampton.

There are many options open to you. For me a good local garage who's hourly rate is resonable...pop into a few and check them out ..Main dearlers will charge you the earth..Not a lot to do. on xfires...mainly Oil & Filter, the plugs good for 100.000 miles, many of us owners do our own servicing. Check out this site for all servicing info and also www.ukcrossfires.co.uk for serviciing related items.

Contact www.ukcrossfires.co.uk on line and receive a monthly news letter..its a good group of uk crossfire owners and no membership fee to join the group.

Good luck and welcome to the xfire fold.

UKKen.