Citroen Specialists In Northern Ireland?

[c5 novice]

Hi,

 

I have been thinking of getting a 2002 C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive SE, which seems to be obtainable at an okay price after some haggling. As this is a fairly complex car (suspension mainly) I'd be a bit hesitant to buy it if there would not be a good independent Citroen specialist nearby. Dealers are sometimes not so bad, but charge you often and arm and leg for average service. Does anyone know of any good mechanics near Belfast/Lisburn who would be able to give this fine automobile the required TLC?

[Socks]

Hi there,

 

From NI too and have just bought a secondhand C5 and would like to know of any recommended Citroen mechanic in the Craigavon / Lurgan / Portadown area.

 

TIA

[c5 novice]

Hi there,

 

From NI too and have just bought a secondhand C5 and would like to know of any recommended Citroen mechanic in the Craigavon / Lurgan / Portadown area.

 

TIA

 

I haven't heard from anyone yet, but did see in the Yellow Pages that there is a citroen approved specialist in Bushmills, which is a bit out of the way for me and you. There are still the standard authorised dealers, but they are a bit too expensive for my liking.

[Socks]

I haven't heard from anyone yet, but did see in the Yellow Pages that there is a citroen approved specialist in Bushmills, which is a bit out of the way for me and you. There are still the standard authorised dealers, but they are a bit too expensive for my liking.

 

Just found out about a place in Donaghcloney - Armstrong Garages. Seem to be Citroen / Peugeot specialists. I'll give them a buzz on Monday; need a timing belt and full service and what have you.

 

There's a decent local garage (Lurgan) I've always gone to but they're pretty general-purpose. Like you, I'd rather -- for this car at least -- go to a specialist, someone with experience of what can go wrong and more importantly, how to fix it.

 

I'll report back. Hope they can provide a courtesy car.

[Socks]

I'll report back. Hope they can provide a courtesy car.

 

OK, so I rang up and priced them and they were 50% dearer than my normal garage straight off the bat, and couldn't take me until 10 days' time earliest. No real problem, as I only needed a service (which I got done yesterday) and the timing belt kit I could trust to my existing garage to replace.

 

For more 'techie' jobs, though, I'll consider going to them but they're a bit out of the way and tbh, if it isn't suspension-related, I'll probably stick with my local place.