Independent Maserati specialist in Kent?

[Heavenly]

Hi guys
I have 2 Maserati’s and now thinking about coming away from Main Dealer..
Recommendations for a good company that will look after me and not charge the earth like Maserati!
2013 GTS 21,000 miles
2019 Ghibli Gransport 23,000 and service due in 6 weeks.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Burf22]

You could try Giallo in Tonbridge. My experience with them was good. I haven't been there in a while as I've now found a closer option to where I live in Herts. Nice matching pair BTW!

 

[rockits]

You have AV Engineering in Ashford that are always recommended. I've used them many times and they have always been excellent. Not sure if they are taking on any Maserati work currently but certainly worth a call.

 

[rockits]

You could try Giallo in Tonbridge. My experience with them was good. I haven't been there in a while as I've now found a closer option to where I live in Herts. Nice matching pair BTW!

Who are you using in or more local to Herts out of interest? My neck of the woods

 

[CatmanV2]

Who are you using in or more local to Herts out of interest? My neck of the woods

Auto Alfa will be closer, but no idea about anyone else short of McGrath?

C

 

[lozcb]

There is always Roberto of Grimaldi Engineering Halstead just 75 metres from Eurospares

 

[CatmanV2]

There is always Roberto of Grimaldi Engineering Halstead just 75 metres from Eurospares

Ah. Yes.

C

 

[lozcb]

Ah. Yes.

C

I used him several times in the past , lovely guy and very very knowledgeable ......and out of all the supercars he has in and around the workshop he chooses to drive a Maserati thus putting his money where his mouth is , Dropped in when I was passing for a coffee and a chat last year , Workshop as always cleaner than most dentists you would be happy to use , he doesnt advertise , or by the looks of it maintain his website to one of the more flashier kinds , but he has a huge following of loyal clientele which in itself speaks volumes .........ive never heard of anyone being disappointed with his work

 

[CatmanV2]

I used him several times in the past , lovely guy and very very knowledgeable ......and out of all the supercars he has in and around the workshop he chooses to drive a Maserati thus putting his money where his mouth is

Yes. Well. Experiences vary.

C

 

[Heavenly]

Have just spoken to Giallo who have quoted me £1100 for it’s 5th service with aux belt, Marenello quoted me £1650.
I also called AV Engineering but not taking any new customers on. Must be great to be that busy! I’d be looking at expanding!

 

[Heavenly]

You could try Giallo in Tonbridge. My experience with them was good. I haven't been there in a while as I've now found a closer option to where I live in Herts. Nice matching pair BTW!

Thanks!
Love them both, machined them to death and coated with Royale as I love wetness over a coating with white and carbon…Reminds me of when I did my Astra VXR about 10 years ago and went viral with 51 layers over 3 months.

 

[Burf22]

Who are you using in or more local to Herts out of interest? My neck of the woods

Barr-Tech in Cambridge, which isn't that far from me in North Herts.

 

[Brendan]

Auto Alfa will be closer, but no idea about anyone else short of McGrath?

C

McGrath insist on charging you 2/3 hrs labour to check the car over if they don't know the car.

 

[Burf22]

McGrath insist on charging you 2/3 hrs labour to check the car over if they don't know the car.

When I enquired about servicing my QPV at McGrath, they told me they don't cater for modern cars ...which is kinda strange given their choice of website pic.

 

[RoaryRati]

There is always Roberto of Grimaldi Engineering Halstead just 75 metres from Eurospares

And he was really helpful when I needed a replacement windscreen available at Eurospares

 

[CatmanV2]

When I enquired about servicing my QPV at McGrath, they told me they don't cater for modern cars ...which is kinda strange given their choice of website pic. View attachment 124415

Exactly what they told me some years ago when I was looking to get my GT serviced. Odd

C

 

[MCF2D]

Have just spoken to Giallo who have quoted me £1100 for it’s 5th service with aux belt, Marenello quoted me £1650.
I also called AV Engineering but not taking any new customers on. Must be great to be that busy! I’d be looking at expanding!

Hi, new to this site, so 'hello' to all the Maser' fans here. I picked up my 2012 GTS in March this year. Took it to Giallo to give it the 'once over', however, kind of wish I hadn't..... Sadly, a number of major issues were picked up which weren't highlighted on the pre-purchase inspection report (what a waste of £250 that was) and the vehicle has just passed the MOT. Giallo have told me that I need (and these are just the 'big ticket' items), new front springs, a new power steering oil cooler, new engine mounts, new front suspension bushes, new cam cover gaskets, variator seals and spark plug seals, new rear brake disks and pads - sadly the list goes on. We're into over £6k for labour and £4.5k parts, before the VAT has been added. So I'm curious, did you go ahead with the work at Giallo and if so, any feedback on the work they did? Are there any other Maser' specialists in the south east, I could get a second opinion?

 

[CatmanV2]

I've used Giallo with great success.

However, just looking at that list, those aren't all must do *right now* items. Some are also not that pricey.
Front springs for example, not too bad. Probably quite urgent.
Rear discs and pads not that cheap. *Might* be immediate, might be good for a few months.
Engine mounts: Depends
Gaskets: Depends how badly they are leaking.
PAS cooler: Why will determine how urgent that is.

All is not lost. If you'd like to post the whole list, sure there will be plenty will chime in with what needs doing right now vs what can be deferred.

Welcome as well!

C

 

[MCF2D]

I've used Giallo with great success.

However, just looking at that list, those aren't all must do *right now* items. Some are also not that pricey.
Front springs for example, not too bad. Probably quite urgent.
Rear discs and pads not that cheap. *Might* be immediate, might be good for a few months.
Engine mounts: Depends
Gaskets: Depends how badly they are leaking.
PAS cooler: Why will determine how urgent that is.

All is not lost. If you'd like to post the whole list, sure there will be plenty will chime in with what needs doing right now vs what can be deferred.

Welcome as well!

C

Hi C,

Many thanks for your reply and good to know you've had a positive experience with Giallo.

The bulk of the cost is the labour and you're right, the front springs themselves only cost £75 but the labour is £620, and the engine mounts are only £209 but the labour is £1,085.

Below is the list from Giallo:

Car too low at the front- requires new springs
Coolant header tank split- requires replacing
PAS oil cooler leaking- requires new cooler
OSF suspension bushes split
Front drop links worn- replace
Engine mounts perished- requires new mounts
Both cam covers leaking- replace gaskets
Rear drop links worn- replace
Rear brake discs un-servicable - requires new discs and pads
Hand brake shoes missing on osr- requires hand brake shoes .

All suggestions or advice welcome.

 

[Heavenly]

Sorry to hear your having issues with the new car.
My experience with Giallo was exceptional.
They quoted me the service which was about £450 cheaper than main dealer and kept me updated all day and also fixed a few issues I had with the car foc while it was there, but after spent quite some time with me helping me understand certain issues I was not aware of but that kept cropping up.
So for me, it was all positive, so much so I will be using them moving forwards, however this was a service and some warning lights and not a small overhaul like you are experiencing…