Xcelsus
1 Huntingdon St, London E16 1HS, United Kingdom
4.5
116 reviews
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G267+69 London, United Kingdom
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Monday: 8–18
Tuesday: 8–18
Wedneasday: 8–18
Thursday: 8–18
Friday: 8–18
Saturday: 9–17
Sunday: Close
Tuesday: 8–18
Wedneasday: 8–18
Thursday: 8–18
Friday: 8–18
Saturday: 9–17
Sunday: Close
I had an issue with my starter motor (BMW 730), which had been ongoing for 2 months, just tried to put it off, finally called up Xcelsus and arranged for my car to be dropped off for the day. On dropping keys to reception I noticed my part was already there, effecient, considering I had only spoken to them the previous evening.
My total charge was just under £200, the AA guy who helped me the night before told me in the region of £200-£300, depending on part manufacturer.
I went online (eurocarparts) and the part (Remy) was £159 plus a surcharge for return of old part, so in effect, it was a very good deal for me, I know they probably get a discount, but I think I made a good saving, plus my car was clean inside out when I picked up!!!
(I've attached a pic of AA assistance, just incase you think story above is made up, AA service is also outstanding by the way, if you don't have it GET IT)
The Bengali guy (Sorry, forgot to ask for your name) at the front desk was also extremely friendly and made me feel very welcome.
Never change guys!
I took my car in for mechanical works and he was completely honest to be regarding what needed to be fixed, how much it will cost etc.
Any repair work conducted was only done after my approval which is great as other garages will do so without notifying you and so I was not surprised with the final bill he issued to me.
Governor Sher Ali has a great smell and great smile and great eyes and I was thinking about him all night after meeting him for the first time
I had run my own dashboard diagnostics and the codes were reading that there was a problem with the speed sensor and communicating with it. I researched this and it seemed a common problem with my car make and model.
However, the mechanic said they would have to do their own diagnostics which would be about £40. They would then call me and ask what I wanted to do. Being a 17 year old car, I didn't want much spending on it and said I would be happy to use second hand parts.
I dropped the car off at 10 am in the morning and asked if they minded changing a bulb while it's in and also cleaning the idle air control valve which had also been an issue with the car in the past.
I waited all day until 5pm and hadn't had a phone call. I then called them. They said they were just waiting to test the car but it needed two litres of oil in before they test it.
I needed the car so walked to the garage. When I got there I found that they had already done the diagnostics and it was indeed the speed sensor which needed replacing, so it seemed pointless them checking the diagnostics. They had already replaced it with a new part without asking me whether I wanted it done or giving me a quote. They hadn't done the bulb which I had to wait to be done when arrived, and they refused to do the idle air control.
2 days later the engine warning light has come back on again.
Won't be taking it back, will take it somewhere else.