Useful Companies
We take the preparation of our stock very seriously and over the past few years have built up a network of independent mechanics that specialise in the types of vehicles we sell. We work as a co-operative, helping each other to provide a great level of customer service from mechanical and bodywork restoration, through to sales and servicing. We are delighted to be associated with everyone in the list below. There is also a mention for companies who have either provided great service to us or our clients.
Body Shop - C&N Customs
We have been using C&N Customs to do our paint work since we started the business and they have become an integral part of our preparation and restoration process. Run by brothers Chris and Nick they have a dedicated and hard working team that are passionate about your project. They have tackled everything from a simple wing paint to total restorations for us and we have always been delighted with the service we receive. You can contact them through their website on www.candncustoms.com
Citroen and Maserati Specialists - Andrew Brodie Engineering
We started working with Stuart at Andrew Brodie Engineering during our Citroen D Super project. He has proved to be a mine of information and excellent at both providing parts and service for these unique cars. He can be contacted on 020 8459 3725 or through his website at www.brodie.co.uk
Classic Car Electrician - Car Radio Fitting
Known to us as 'Dave the Wizard' he has fixed all the classic electrical issues we have thrown at him! He can be contacted on 07900 106174 or you can view his website at: www.carradiofitting.co.uk
Classic Car Insurance - Towergate
Nobody likes insurance, but it is one of life's necessary evils. We have had dealings with lots of 'specialist insurers' and out of those Towergate Classic Motor have provided great service for some of our clients. They can be contacted on 0870 990 6060 or you can check out their website: www.towergateclassicmotor.co.uk. If you decide to get a quote let them know you found their details on our website and we are told they will do their very best to help. Our dealer code is G28949.
Fiat and Abarth Specialists - Middle Barton Garage
We forged a close relationship with Tony and Ian at Middle Barton Garage while undertaking a rebuild on our very own Fiat 500. They have helped us with mechanical problems, sourced parts and even pointed out spelling mistakes in our write-ups! There can be few other places with their wealth of knowledge on almost anything Italian. You can contact them on 01869 340289/340470 or through their website www.middlebartongarage.co.uk.
Historic Trials and Tours - HERO (Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation)
HERO is a club recognised by the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association and has organised classic car endurance rallying for over fifteen years. With more than 80 events (trials and tours) such as the 1000 Mile Run, the London to Lisbon Classic Rally, the Arctic Winter Trial, and the Celtic Malts to their name they are market leaders. Their events are fantastic fun and give you a unique way to both enjoy your classic and have great holiday. They can be contacted through their website www.heroevents.eu
Market Research - Essential
Alex (Director) at Essential has been a dear friend and good customer of Eclectic Cars since our inception. He has helped keep us motivated and customer focused, along with helping us develop our brand awareness. Their primary concern is with large media and communications companies like Sky and the BBC but their help has been invaluable and we feel they deserve a mention. You can contact them through their website www.essentialresearch.co.uk.
Mechanics - Birks Motor Engineers
Chris and the boys are all total petrolheads with a special fondness for VW's and Yank Tanks. No job has proved too involved for them and the quality of the work is spot on. They are based in Chinnor and can be contacted on 01844 353320.
Mechanics - Grainge Autos
Another Chris. We have known this one for over 10 years. As a place to get your car maintained and small projects done there are few to rival him, and a good few of our local customers use him for service work. He is based in Benson by the airbase and can be contacted on 01491 825002.
MG/Triumph and British Sports Cars - Manor Garage
Manor Garage came to our rescue earlier this year when we blew up our Stag's engine. Since that fateful day they have provided a fantastic service preparing our British sports cars. They can handle everything from total rebuilds and fabrication to routine servicing. Richard and his team are very enthusiastic, proud of the job they do and we have found the bills to be very reasonable too. They are based in Wantage and you can contact them on 01235 767751.
Porsche Servicing - Bob Watson Engineering
Buying cars is great fun but spending money on their upkeep is less so. We have been using Bob to service and prepare our Porsche stock for a good while now and he always does a very thorough job. Based in Oxfordshire he has all the facilities to look after your air cooled Porsche and a 550 BHP rolling road to boot! He can be contacted on 0870 774 9111 or you can follow the link to his website www.bobwatsonengineering.co.uk.
Porsche Servicing - WrighTune
Tony Wright, like Bob Watson, is a very well known and respected Porsche specialist. He is easy to talk to, provides a fantastic service and the quality of his work is very high indeed. He is based in Wallingford and can be reached on 01491 826911 or you can follow the link to his website www.wrightune.co.uk.
Privacy Glass and Vinyl Graphics - Bespoke Privacy
We have been using Mark to tint windows and produce graphics for our cars for some years now. He is very approachable and has a 'can-do' attitude to any project we throw at him. From basic window tints to wrapping a motor home he is able to come up with a tasteful and stylish solution. He can be contacted on 07715 371331 or follow the link to his website: www.bespokeprivacy.com
Race Car Preparation - Vibration Free
Quite apart from building, preparing and racing historic cars Steve is the self-styled expert in vibration analysis and dynamic balancing. He has cured vibrating driveshafts, engines and wheels for us, as well as rebuilding an engine for our Mustang. He can be contacted on 01869 345535 or you can check out his website at www.vibrationfree.co.uk.
Racing Prototypes - Radical Sports Cars
If you decide to go racing in modern sports cars there can be only one option - Radical. They live up to their name in every way and there is an ability level for everyone taking you from Club Racing right through to contesting the Le Mans 24hr Race. Their website is www.radicalsportscars.com.
UK Logistics - Flying Blue Dog Transportation
We use Melvin Spear to deliver most of our vehicles to our customers. He is punctual, efficient and a really great bloke to deal with. He is fully insured and can offer the facility of covered or open transport. You can contact him on his mobile 07860 595355.
Website Design - Awake Imaging and Heretika
We have been working with Awake Imaging and Heretika since the inception of the company and are now on our third generation website from them. Added to the work they have done on creating our PHP website, they have helped us develop our brand as well as providing consultancy on the photography of the cars. If you are interested in a new website then please check out the genius combination of Awake Imaging and Heretika. You can contact them through their websites: www.awakeimaging.com and www.heretika.com.
Some Good Monthly Magazines
We have been reading the following magazines for years now, and month in, month out they provide an excellent way of keeping up to date with everything that is going on in the classic and racing world.
Retro Cars Magazine, Octane, Classic Cars, Motor Sport, Classic and Sports Car, Classic Car Weekly
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