SJB Autotech - Basingstoke

[Timo]

Have just had a leaflet delivered at work for a new VAG specialist in the Basingstoke area.

SJB Autotech 01256 477411, just starting out, so haven't used them yet.

Asked for quotes for work,

[vRS_Si]

Certainly sounds good!

Wonder if thats where the guys from Jacksons have gone now the dealers shut down...

[Andy_Fab1.9Tdi]

After trying a few places since the shutdown of the basingstoke garage i found this thread. Im now booked in for some work with SJB so will let you know the outcome.

[Timo]

Just had a text from them this morning, they can now service air con. Had my 110k service done by them last month, was really good price and pick up/drop off service.

[Antic]

This will be them then ( site ) quite close to me too, handy

[Andy_Fab1.9Tdi]

Have used SJB a couple of times now, got my car back on Tuesday after a major service and air con service and a few other bits and bobs to resolve a few ongoing niggling problems.

Jim is great to deal with and does a fantastic job. Driving better now than it has for ages!

Thanks for the recommendation Timo.

[johnieutah]

Yepp, just called these guys, number has changed to 01256 477411 I believe. The chap, Jim, sounds like a top bloke and was asking

[Old Blue]

Must give them a try only about 3 miles for me. Got fed up with Camberley. Didn't really seem to be on the ball.

Only thing are they approved?? Just thinking of the stamp in the book!!

It was a pity about Jacksons, they were only 300m from my house. I think one of there mechs went to the Audi garage and one to the garage at Viables The rest !!!!!!

[Dan Walton]

Another thumbs up from me for SJB. Popped in today to see if we could figure out what the clunking noises my coming from my car were. Spent a while chatting to Jim, nice bloke and has been working on VAG cars since 1983!! Seems to be very knowledgable and prices seem good too.

I'll definately be using SJB for my servicing etc. as soon as my warranty runs out and I can't get Garlands to do stuff for free anymore!

[CHRIS ELLIS]

It was nice to meet you Dan hope the octy is sorted now:thumbup:.I also had my car booked in today for the re-alignment of the xenons,Jim was say the least top notch and i will be calling back to have my car serviced there from now on.

[joechef]

Wow, What can i say....

Great service, Great Prices, Great cuustomer care.

Just had my slxi cambelt and water pump done by these guys. Keep you well informed, and will give you a ring when the cars done.

I WILL BE GOING BACK!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[johnnyj]

Took my car to SJB a week ago for an MOT, unfortunately it failed and needed front discs and pads as well as a front wishbone replacing. SJB did the work and the old girl's running like a dream again.

Great service and really helpful. Even got a courtesy car for a day (nothing special though). Well worth using even though he was a tad more expensive than my old garage, Monks VAG specialist in Southampton.

[rpm]

Tried them out with an MoT on my 4 year old Octavia vRS.

They get the MoT done across the way and then do any remedial work, but none was needed on mine:)

The guys there seemed spot on and Jim spent 15mins sorting out a small problem with my back seat when I went to pick up the car.

I'll be sending my car there for its next service in a few months.

[rpm]

Just picked up my car from its service and very happy with SJB. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

[Karlos69]

Had my Octy vRS serviced (32000 miles) by these guys a few days ago and thought I'd mention how good they were.

Full service with an A/C system service too, £250 all in.

Really nice guys there and seem very knowledgeable too, plus it's only a mile from my house, which is handy!

Would definitely recommend them to anyone on here.

[lemonvrs]

Can I have my new Fabia serviced by them, will it affect my warranty? They seem to get good reviews unlike the main dealers!

[jesters3]

Just had the VRs serviced there on Wednesday. Take my S3 there as well. Jim and Kelly know their stuff.

£200ish Service inc plugs

£350ish Cambelt inc waterpump

£60ish AirCon Regas

£90ish Indicator Switch replacement (switch + labour)

£47 MOT

They charge £48.00 + VAT per hour and have 2 x courtesy cars

All their prices are spot on and they detail it all down for you to prove they use genuine parts.

Would I recommend them - yes.

[rally_chris]

Thumbs up for SJB from me too, after I had my Octy VRS PD serviced by them yesterday.

Second variable service + cambelt kit + waterpump + brake fluid service + A/C service for £682.49 total.

Local Skoda dealer wanted £600 for the cambelt kit alone, and the cambelt parts are only £150!

Audi A2 courtesy car for the day, no silly insurance charges or the other games that dealers seem to play.

Chris

[JJJ66]

Thumbs up for SJB from me too, [rest snipped]

I'll echo that - SJB did my cambelt/water pump replacement last week for a very reasonable rate and still got it finished in good time despite having a guy call in sick. I'm impressed with the service and the price.