Need Recommendation for Repair Garage for C5 Near Warwickshire

Weston

Regular user
Hello everyone,

I have just joined the Corvette owner's club by purchasing a gorgeous C5 and I couldn't be more excited. I bought the car with a couple of issues that I wish to address immediately - a leaking diff and a slight oil leak. I know exactly what the repair will include and also how much roughly it would cost, as the car has been assessed. There is a local garage that specialises in American cars, however for some reason they have problems sourcing the parts and I haven't heard from them for a few weeks now.

My question is could someone please recommend a place in or near Warwickshire that specialises in American cars/Corvettes so I can try my luck there?

I would appreciate that very much.

Many thanks!
 

Weston

Regular user
Thank you very much for your suggestion! I will check them out. They seem to be an hour away from me, hopefully that's not too much for the diff.

Any other recommendations are also welcome!
 

Rich

Administrator
If the diff is leaking on the Driver's side, this is a common problem. GM used to have a Service Bulletin advising how to do the job and the parts required which were a seal, a gasket and some sealant.
 

Chuffer

CCCUK regional rep
Is Loddington in north of Northamptonshire too far ? Paragon Auto are based there and great guys who love and know American cars .
 

Weston

Regular user
If the diff is leaking on the Driver's side, this is a common problem. GM used to have a Service Bulletin advising how to do the job and the parts required which were a seal, a gasket and some sealant.

Yes I did read about this before purchasing the Corvette. It is on the driver's side, indeed.
 

Weston

Regular user
Is Loddington in north of Northamptonshire too far ? Paragon Auto are based there and great guys who love and know American cars .

It's an hour and 10 min away from me. I couldn't find a working phone number or a website for them though. I dug up 01536710722 and the number doesn't seem to be active. Thank you for your suggestion though!
 

Corvetteville

CCCUK Member
Daytona Vette's car is a C3, as is mine, & somewhat less complex! LOL 🤣 I go to Welford upon Avon Garage with mine. Roger the owner runs a classic car & theres always interesting vehicles in the shop. On my 78 he has replaced front & rear suspension inc. spring, shocks & links, rebuilt the starter & electrical faults. A very good mechanic. I usually get the parts & he gives me a respectable price to fit. 01789 750200.
 

Chuffer

CCCUK regional rep
It's an hour and 10 min away from me. I couldn't find a working phone number or a website for them though. I dug up 01536710722 and the number doesn't seem to be active. Thank you for your suggestion though!
I hope they haven`t gone pop ! It is a family run business and are good honest guys . They moved to new premises at Loddington from Northampton a couple of years ago . You could try mobile numbers 07903135931 or 07951918194 .

Good luck and hope you get sorted .
 

Weston

Regular user
A big thanks to everybody for replying. I've contacted all the recommended garages, and it seems only Topcats Racing feel confident working on the C5, so most likely I'll check them out if I don't find anyone nearer. Only issue is they don't work on Saturdays unfortunately.

Thanks again everyone!
 
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