Good workshop in Chennai?

redsfx · 18th June 2007, 16:50

Guys I need help in finding a good mechanic who is extremely reliable and who does a good job. Every guy I take my car to manages to screw up. Was wondering if any of you guys in chennai know any good workshop where they do a excellent job and provides me with VFM.

The other day I gave my lancer for the suspension job. Got it back on saturday after a weeks delay(mechanic came out with whole lot of lame excuses). When i took it out on saturday night there was a loud scrapping noise and something kept jingling at the back below the boot. Asked the mechanic to check it out on sunday and he said the bushes had come loose and lathe work had to be done and took the car back...Havent got my car back as yet.....Am stuck as of now with this guy but want to find a better workshop so that i can get the car checked before i go on long drives. Please Help guys.....

yasw_anth · 18th June 2007, 19:29

try motor works india .. lake area nungambakkam near valluvar kottam ...fixed my iridium sparks once ... nice place ...

rjstyles69 · 18th June 2007, 20:30

redsfx , PM sideways am sure he should be able to help you out.

mail4ajo · 18th June 2007, 21:59

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Originally Posted by yasw_anth

try motor works india .. lake area nungambakkam near valluvar kottam ...fixed my iridium sparks once ... nice place ...

motor works Jambulingam is good, But has a heavy head. He also charges more for the quality service.

n_aditya · 19th June 2007, 13:20

Try Electra Automotive. They are really good but only constraint is the distance.

They are located on OMR (Ol' Mahab's road) opposite the HCL building.

They have maintained most of JD Madan's cars including his lancer which was souped up to EVO 5 specs. Our member sideways also had his scorpio done up there for the Raid De Himalaya and he won it in first place.

I have gone to Electra and their work is good and so is the attention to detail.

Contact Krupesh patel at electra.

BikerSG · 19th June 2007, 13:33

electra automotive. really good for aftermarket work.

redsfx · 19th June 2007, 15:38

Thank you guys for all the info but would appreciate if you could also post the contact details of the various workshops. Was wondering which workshop would be the best for general service as well. Are'nt there any good workshops in and around annanagar?

planet_rocker · 19th June 2007, 15:48

i have no idea about the mechanics in chennai. but i got my Padmini's FFE and custom headers by Electra Performance, Chennai. i am sure electra is definitely quite good in terms of modification. pay them a visit. check out the reference link for details.

is electra performance and electra automotive same - i mean Kamlesh/Krupesh Patel heads Electra Performance.

for reference: Electra Performance

Surprise · 19th June 2007, 16:06

Electra Automotive is good, not exceptional. They have a different unit for Hyundai cars namely Hyundai Electra.

Based on their assurance, a friend of mine, spent heavily on a Santro (lots of replacement) & new set of problem arised within 6 months.

Infact acutally the user wanted to sell the car before he got convinced from them that with the proposed repairs, the car would run fine for another 1-2 yrs. I felt Kun Hyundai is far better than Hyundai Electra.

The other unit, which takes care of imported cars/lancers and honda's does a decent job. Personalized attention is one big factor for prefering it over other workshops (dont go any any tinkering or painting works, they charge very heavy)

slipstream · 19th June 2007, 16:43

@ redsfx : you can try "Top Gear" at Saidapet....Satish is the guy who owns the place...he's the tuner for Ayub Khan (esteem class champion) and has also tried his hands on the formula rolon's.

Pretty transparent.....found him quite reasonable as well

u have a pm of his number

redsfx · 19th June 2007, 17:14

Thanks for the info.Was just wondering how expensive or cheap is Electra? Few bhpians dont seem to be too impressed by them. Can they be trusted or will they delay and take me for a ride again. Thought you would probably know better because you got your car done there. Are their services vfm?

n_aditya · 19th June 2007, 20:41

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Originally Posted by redsfx

Thanks for the info.Was just wondering how expensive or cheap is Electra? Few bhpians dont seem to be too impressed by them. Can they be trusted or will they delay and take me for a ride again. Thought you would probably know better because you got your car done there. Are their services vfm?

Well they are reasonable if not cheap. And i think if u can build a rapport with krupesh he will ensure a good job is done thru constant follow up with the crew. The other supervisors there IMHO just want to get done with your car. I havent had any unsatisfactory experiences with electra yet. *touchwood*

redsfx · 19th June 2007, 21:51

Do the electra guys provide a pick up and drop facility as the car needs to be picked up from annanagar?

n_aditya · 20th June 2007, 20:35

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Originally Posted by redsfx

Do the electra guys provide a pick up and drop facility as the car needs to be picked up from annanagar?

They do not have a pick up and drop facility as its a small private workshop not a big one like the others. But try callin them and maybe they could.

redsfx · 20th June 2007, 23:18

Thanks aditya. Will get in touch with them soon.

18th June 2007, 16:50	#1
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Good workshop in Chennai? Guys I need help in finding a good mechanic who is extremely reliable and who does a good job. Every guy I take my car to manages to screw up. Was wondering if any of you guys in chennai know any good workshop where they do a excellent job and provides me with VFM. The other day I gave my lancer for the suspension job. Got it back on saturday after a weeks delay(mechanic came out with whole lot of lame excuses). When i took it out on saturday night there was a loud scrapping noise and something kept jingling at the back below the boot. Asked the mechanic to check it out on sunday and he said the bushes had come loose and lathe work had to be done and took the car back...Havent got my car back as yet.....Am stuck as of now with this guy but want to find a better workshop so that i can get the car checked before i go on long drives. Please Help guys.....
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18th June 2007, 19:29	#2
yasw_anth BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 102 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	try motor works india .. lake area nungambakkam near valluvar kottam ...fixed my iridium sparks once ... nice place ...
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18th June 2007, 20:30	#3
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	redsfx , PM sideways am sure he should be able to help you out.
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19th June 2007, 13:20	#5
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,374 Thanked: 3,831 Times View My Garage	Try Electra Automotive. They are really good but only constraint is the distance. They are located on OMR (Ol' Mahab's road) opposite the HCL building. They have maintained most of JD Madan's cars including his lancer which was souped up to EVO 5 specs. Our member sideways also had his scorpio done up there for the Raid De Himalaya and he won it in first place. I have gone to Electra and their work is good and so is the attention to detail. Contact Krupesh patel at electra.
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19th June 2007, 13:33	#6
BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	electra automotive. really good for aftermarket work.
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19th June 2007, 15:38	#7
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Thank you guys for all the info but would appreciate if you could also post the contact details of the various workshops. Was wondering which workshop would be the best for general service as well. Are'nt there any good workshops in and around annanagar?
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19th June 2007, 15:48	#8
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	i have no idea about the mechanics in chennai. but i got my Padmini's FFE and custom headers by Electra Performance, Chennai. i am sure electra is definitely quite good in terms of modification. pay them a visit. check out the reference link for details. is electra performance and electra automotive same - i mean Kamlesh/Krupesh Patel heads Electra Performance. for reference: Electra Performance Last edited by planet_rocker : 19th June 2007 at 16:00.
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19th June 2007, 16:06	#9
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,530 Thanked: 463 Times	Electra Automotive is good, not exceptional. They have a different unit for Hyundai cars namely Hyundai Electra. Based on their assurance, a friend of mine, spent heavily on a Santro (lots of replacement) & new set of problem arised within 6 months. Infact acutally the user wanted to sell the car before he got convinced from them that with the proposed repairs, the car would run fine for another 1-2 yrs. I felt Kun Hyundai is far better than Hyundai Electra. The other unit, which takes care of imported cars/lancers and honda's does a decent job. Personalized attention is one big factor for prefering it over other workshops (dont go any any tinkering or painting works, they charge very heavy)
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19th June 2007, 16:43	#10
slipstream BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 150 Thanked: 19 Times	@ redsfx : you can try "Top Gear" at Saidapet....Satish is the guy who owns the place...he's the tuner for Ayub Khan (esteem class champion) and has also tried his hands on the formula rolon's. Pretty transparent.....found him quite reasonable as well u have a pm of his number
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19th June 2007, 17:14	#11
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks for the info.Was just wondering how expensive or cheap is Electra? Few bhpians dont seem to be too impressed by them. Can they be trusted or will they delay and take me for a ride again. Thought you would probably know better because you got your car done there. Are their services vfm?
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19th June 2007, 21:51	#13
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Do the electra guys provide a pick up and drop facility as the car needs to be picked up from annanagar?
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20th June 2007, 23:18	#15
redsfx BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 297 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks aditya. Will get in touch with them soon.
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