Peugeot Mechanics in Sydney

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I was expecting to see a sticky thread for this but there's only Melbourne.
It's been a very long time since I needed to know this and I have no idea who is still practising the art of good Peugeot repairs in Sydney.
My daughter in law has a 206GTI that needs a few things and her local guy isn't strictly Peugeot. So I want to find a specialist for her because the problems are to do with the sensors and pollution control systems. She lives inner city but will travel to a good person.
Thanks.
 
I take my ‘91 505 to Big T (Tony) at Five Dock Automotive-9747 2200.
Tony trained at European Auto and knows Peugeots well.
 
Colliers at Granville know these cars and can usually fit you in. So does Revivemylion who comes to you, but he is busy
 
seasink said:
Colliers at Granville know these cars and can usually fit you in. So does Revivemylion who comes to you, but he is busy
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I was trying to dredge up their name out of my dank and dark memory banks but also didn't know if they were still going. Thanks for that. It's interesting that they don't come up in a search for Peugeot repairers on the Google box. Yet another example of the uselessness of the innerneck. Except when we have real people who know stuff like you.
Revivemylion seems a bit trendy, multi mechanicked and probably a bit pricey yeah? A calling mechanic must cost more and have less options one would assume.

Also thanks Matt, we may call Big T if no luck otherwise.
 
Colliers you know, so I won't comment further.

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Revive is a senior UK Peugeot trained mechanic, decidedly un-trendy, who now works on his own, based in northern Sydney. He knows his stuff and is often consulted by other workshops to diagnose PSA-specific problems that have come in - Diagbox comes out at practically every job. I know there are some awkward preferably hoisted jobs that he is less keen on doing at the roadside or driveway these days, such as auto tranny removal. His van is well equipped. The mobile phone may not be answered immediately. There is usually a wait time. He's no dearer, but has a time charge for driving to your place.

Revive My Lion

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You can always give James at PQ automotive a go. They're still in Smith St. Chatswood and still frequently servicing plenty of pugs. Reasonable prices, honest and good... Although they do get busy.
 
This is not a recommendation as I have never been there, but there's also AP Automotive in Carlton, NSW.
 
seasink said:
Colliers you know, so I won't comment further.

Home | Collier's Automotive Services

COLLIERS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES We Specialise in Citroën, Renault and Peugeot Collier’s Automotive Services is your trusted automotive repairer in Clyde. We s ...
www.colliersauto.com.au www.colliersauto.com.au

Revive is a senior UK Peugeot trained mechanic, decidedly un-trendy, who now works on his own, based in northern Sydney. He knows his stuff and is often consulted by other workshops to diagnose PSA-specific problems that have come in - Diagbox comes out at practically every job. I know there are some awkward preferably hoisted jobs that he is less keen on doing at the roadside or driveway these days, such as auto tranny removal. His van is well equipped. The mobile phone may not be answered immediately. There is usually a wait time. He's no dearer, but has a time charge for driving to your place.

Revive My Lion

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I have a different perspective I tried contacting Revive no less than 3 times, he never responded after I told him where I live. I was happy to bring my Pug to him but he was entirely non negotiable, he chooses who he wants to make money from, and without so much as a thank you he just ignores you after you tell him you're in a suburb not in the North also not in the west. I then had no choice but went to the rip off place where I paid thousands time and time again so in the end fed up, I bought a brand new car with 7 years unlimited warranty and prepaid 7 years service for my transition to net Zero in 2030. His loss not mine, could have been such a good paying customer. I kept paying for the last 9 years to this other place who are French cars specialists without haggling without asking just paid whatever they wanted.
Well if you like that kind of service where it is complete silence the minute you mention a suburb he does not like go with Revive.
In fact he has never spoken with me ever, just text and then nothing.
Simply weird.
 
Mr Brown is very busy, so it would seem he decides which jobs to take. I suspect without proof regulars, trade, and early customers are looked after first. He doesn't have a publicly open workshop and prefers not to receive work at his home. He is an excellent mechanic, so I'm sorry you missed out.
 
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Keep in mind that Sydney covers a large area and it's just not efficient for an individual to drive back and forth across town instead of picking a general area in which to operate. Do you as the client want to pay for hours of travel time on top of a 1 hour job? This is why the Palm Beach Fish & Chips shop probably won't deliver much beyond Summer Bay or, say, to Penrith. An aspect of Lanchester Strategy (by Fred of the car coy fame) covers this very point about operating a business in a particular patch instead of being spread too thin, which is doomed to failure. I doubt one mobile mechanic will go the next step towards seeking global domination or dividing and conquering the competition, but there is a reason most franchise models work on a territorial basis. Perhaps there's on opening for Jim's Pug Repairs?

Trivett Alexandria have now left the building and claim to offer a mobile service if you want to try that and report back on your experience.
 
I spotted his white van in one of the suburbs beyond Sutherland once. I've forgotten the spot.
 
I called Trivett Alexandria 2 days ago and the mobile operation is not mobile yet. They are waiting for the service van to be fitted out. In the meantime a valet service will collect/return your car for a service at North Shore, but I didn't enquire if there is a certain area they will pick up from, or what/if it costs. The TA mobile operation will be ready to go 'soon' (but couldn't tell me when), but it will operate only within a radius of 5km from the Alexandria site.
 
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Mr Brown is very busy, so it would seem he decides which jobs to take. I suspect without proof regulars, trade, and early customers are looked after first. He doesn't have a publicly open workshop and prefers not to receive work at his home. He is an excellent mechanic, so I'm sorry you missed out.
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when running a business one needs to have good people skills. Ignoring customers and not responding simply because you do not like the suburb is strange. I wonder how he feels when he is on the receiving end of this strange way of doing business. I am only assuming he does not like my suburb he did not tell me he just disappeared without a word. Only customers can behave this way the one who is taking the money one would not expect this to be normal business behaviour. Can you imagine the likes of Qantas or David Jones just walking away from you and ignore you? I have never seen business conducted this way before.
I am just glad I don't own a French car now, having to deal with this kind of tantrums. Showing basic manners and respect to customers is foundational, not asking too much here.
 
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when running a business one needs to have good people skills. Ignoring customers and not responding simply because you do not like the suburb is strange. I wonder how he feels when he is on the receiving end of this strange way of doing business. I am only assuming he does not like my suburb he did not tell me he just disappeared without a word. Only customers can behave this way the one who is taking the money one would not expect this to be normal business behaviour. Can you imagine the likes of Qantas or David Jones just walking away from you and ignore you? I have never seen business conducted this way before.
I am just glad I don't own a French car now, having to deal with this kind of tantrums. Showing basic manners and respect to customers is foundational, not asking too much here.
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Looks like browny dodged a live one.
 
dmccurtayne said:
Your batshit crazy I’m a peugeot tech of over 25 years I’m glad I dodged you.
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Your extensive experience is commendable. It seems our perspectives differ, which is perhaps for the best. Moving forward with clarity and mutual respect is always a priority.
 
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