Good workshop / acc. shop - poster's opinions only

I believe most of you guys have been to several shops which made you guys wanting to go back for more, be it mods or repairs. The shops below are the ones i have experience with, and are only my opinion.

Espace
This is the BEST workshop i've been to so far. On my first time to do a mod to my car, plus the first car workshop i've ever visited in my life, it was a good experience. Went there to do up my BMC, although the price is a bit steep, and they include gst, at least they tell you beforehand. Workmanship is very professional. Look at the layout of the shop. They store their tools properly, and have most of the equipment. Before doing any cutting, (for my case, CAI, which i have to cut some part of the car), they will always ask you is it ok or not, plus take care with it. Even during their peak hour, when i went there to clean my air filter, they still managed to serve, and do the job. That is proper work management. Their price is definately high, but for me, if the workmanship is good, i don't mind the extra cost. I just kinda feel 'safe' knowing they did a proper job.

One thing they did, which i felt very impressive, was their ability to be able to try understand the customer's needs. I had a problem with my ES sometime back. After several mods, everytime i drive over rough patches, i hear a loose sound. Spoke to several workshops, but they seem to blame it on other things or not notice it at all. I went back to espace, (due to 1 wkshop told me maybe air filter loose), and told them the problem. They checked, and confirmed its not that part. But they were willing, to sit in my car, and try hearing it. Suspicions were aroused to maybe my strutbar. They tried tightening it, did all they could (inclusive of checking my 'upgraded' brakes), and suspected my suspension. After all these checking, they didn't charge me for any fees. I was impressed, cos i was expecting a labour charge at the very least (cos they spent 1-2 hours trying). In case you're wondering what's wrong, I went back to KM, and confirmed my stock shock-absorber is spoilt. KM allowed me to claim warrenty, so i'm expecting a new one soon.

There's a couple of more shops. I will post them later. Now a bit late for writing. Will continue tomorrow morning.

ah hua shop is very busy one. That's the down side of it. The rest can't complaint much

Riverview Auto

My 1st aquaintance w them was when i organised the GB for RPM crank pulley for our ES some time last yr....spacious workshop, meticulous mechanics and above all, a friendly n non pushy boss. been there for my crank pulley fitment, 20k n 30k serv n some ad hoc installations of small components every nw n then...n was rendered top service everytime. wud recommend it to any bros who wants another alternative w/s....the oni flip side? sometimes the waiting can be pretty long as they r really popular, esp w toyota & contis....also, they charge a token sum if u byo oil....but tt's fine by me. all in all, imho, tis w/s definately merits consideration!

Espace....mods...interesting place....might check this place out....

hyper_dash wrote:

I believe most of you guys have been to several
shops which made you guys wanting to go back for more, be it mods or
repairs. The shops below are the ones i have experience with, and are
only my opinion.

Espace
This is the BEST workshop i've
been to so far. On my first time to do a mod to my car, plus the first
car workshop i've ever visited in my life, it was a good experience.
Went there to do up my BMC, although the price is a bit steep, and they
include gst, at least they tell you beforehand. Workmanship is very
professional. Look at the layout of the shop. They store their tools
properly, and have most of the equipment. Before doing any cutting,
(for my case, CAI, which i have to cut some part of the car), they will
always ask you is it ok or not, plus take care with it. Even during
their peak hour, when i went there to clean my air filter, they still
managed to serve, and do the job. That is proper work management. Their
price is definately high, but for me, if the workmanship is good, i
don't mind the extra cost. I just kinda feel 'safe' knowing they did a
proper job.

One thing they did, which i felt very impressive,
was their ability to be able to try understand the customer's needs. I
had a problem with my ES sometime back. After several mods, everytime i
drive over rough patches, i hear a loose sound. Spoke to several
workshops, but they seem to blame it on other things or not notice it
at all. I went back to espace, (due to 1 wkshop told me maybe air
filter loose), and told them the problem. They checked, and confirmed
its not that part. But they were willing, to sit in my car, and try
hearing it. Suspicions were aroused to maybe my strutbar. They tried
tightening it, did all they could (inclusive of checking my 'upgraded'
brakes), and suspected my suspension. After all these checking, they
didn't charge me for any fees. I was impressed, cos i was expecting a
labour charge at the very least (cos they spent 1-2 hours trying). In
case you're wondering what's wrong, I went back to KM, and confirmed my
stock shock-absorber is spoilt. KM allowed me to claim warrenty, so i'm
expecting a new one soon.

There's a couple of more shops. I will post them later. Now a bit late for writing. Will continue tomorrow morning.

hahaha Espace Garage.,.. George's secret mod chambers... you really wanna go in there??? hahaha wait cannot come out ar....

mcdss wrote:

hahaha Espace Garage.,.. George's secret mod chambers... you really wanna go in there??? hahaha wait cannot come out ar....


:lol:

Hhahahaha.. POISON's Den...

whitefangz wrote:

Espace....mods...interesting place....might check this place out....

u better inject urself w antidotes b4 u go...cuz once u step in, u've embarked on the point of no return..... u've been warned......

darth vader wrote:

whitefangz wrote:

Espace....mods...interesting place....might check this place out....

u better inject urself w antidotes b4 u go...cuz once u step in, u've embarked on the point of no return..... u've been warned......

just pass me all ur cashs n cards before go in can liao

darth vader wrote:

u wait long long.....

im waiting

God wrote:

darth vader wrote:

u wait long long.....

im waiting

ok lah ok lah. u win. gv u on feb 30.

Might do what GOD suggested...dun bring cash and cards...just look see lor....In pipeline only 1 or 2 mods left....after that no more....That will be the mod in my car.....period....

darth vader wrote:

whitefangz wrote:

Espace....mods...interesting place....might check this place out....

u better inject urself w antidotes b4 u go...cuz once u step in, u've embarked on the point of no return..... u've been warned......

whitefangz wrote:

Might do what GOD suggested...dun bring cash and cards...just look see lor....In pipeline only 1 or 2 mods left....after that no more....That will be the mod in my car.....period....

darth vader wrote:

whitefangz wrote:

Espace....mods...interesting place....might check this place out....

u better inject urself w antidotes b4 u go...cuz once u step in, u've embarked on the point of no return..... u've been warned......

hahaha.... We shall see

Pui AutoBac

God wrote:

Pui AutoBac

brother... sala thread... lah... hehe...

DaDude wrote:

God wrote:

Pui AutoBac

brother... sala thread... lah... hehe...

They suppose to sell performance parts mah... NB ask them got this n tat for Honda they say no.... Pui.... I ask them so big shop got no Honda stuff.... Any other ST in the making..... Pui...

God wrote:

DaDude wrote:

God wrote:

Pui AutoBac

brother... sala thread... lah... hehe...

They suppose to sell performance parts mah... NB ask them got this n tat for Honda they say no.... Pui.... I ask them so big shop got no Honda stuff.... Any other ST in the making..... Pui...

u mean now then u know meh...? tats why i hate to go there!

roychew14 wrote:

God wrote:

DaDude wrote:

God wrote:

Pui AutoBac

brother... sala thread... lah... hehe...

They suppose to sell performance parts mah... NB ask them got this n tat for Honda they say no.... Pui.... I ask them so big shop got no Honda stuff.... Any other ST in the making..... Pui...

u mean now then u know meh...? tats why i hate to go there!

i hardly go mah Every time go JB Pui......

AutoBac

rOcH wrote:

ah hua shop is very busy one. That's the down side of it. The rest can't complaint much

Oh, didn't know got bros here that goes there. Additional information, fix something there and he usually rebate the parking fees. Gantry opens after 7pm. Don't order Kopi if you can't handle loads of caffine or sugar.

Jye wrote:

rOcH wrote:

ah hua shop is very busy one. That's the down side of it. The rest can't complaint much

Oh, didn't know got bros here that goes there. Additional information, fix something there and he usually rebate the parking fees. Gantry opens after 7pm. Don't order Kopi if you can't handle loads of caffine or sugar.

Ha ha... Ah hua gd honest chap... but sometimes a little too stone with work... But he usually quite chin chai wan...

imo it's much better if can include the address of the workshop

so that unfamiliar bros like me can refer to or is it my mistake

for not checking the address on other folders.

roadrunner wrote:

imo it's much better if can include the address of the workshop

so that unfamiliar bros like me can refer to or is it my mistake

for not checking the address on other folders.

Nope its not your mistake... It is usually not posted here... though it will be useful... which of the addy's do you require... It will be a quick search for me...

God wrote:

whitefangz wrote:

Might do what GOD suggested...dun bring cash and cards...just look see lor....In pipeline only 1 or 2 mods left....after that no more....That will be the mod in my car.....period....

darth vader wrote:

whitefangz wrote:

Espace....mods...interesting place....might check this place out....

u better inject urself w antidotes b4 u go...cuz once u step in, u've embarked on the point of no return..... u've been warned......

hahaha.... We shall see

Your fit looks Stock lei.... go mod something...