N D S Engineering

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1. Jonny Morris ★★★★★

   Serviced our 9-3 Convertible. Efficient and well done. Nicely run business, good communication the whole time. Will return again for the next service.

   almost 4 months ago
2. Stewart Pickett ★★★★★

   UPDATED (Original review follows, marked with '***'). Now been servicing my '03 9-5 Aero with Nelson for several years, so can be sure if my earlier judgement! Superb quality of work, always fully explaining and detailing everything done; no just writing 'Full service' on the job sheet - he provides every test result, item checked, consumables topped up etc. etc., which is fantastic and over and above. Always excellent value too, meaning even things that may be a 'big job' are less of a fear (had my brakes all round upgraded with bigger callipers, discs and pads all round for a very reasonable fee a couple of years back). Exactly the sort of good, honest small family business that will keep many Saabs (and other brands I'm sure) safely and comfortably motoring for years. Will be a huge loss when Nelson decides to hang up his tech 2 and enjoy a very well earned retirement!! ***Brilliant prompt, friendly and helpful service; a great family business that deserves all the business they get, especially when it comes to Saab servicing/repairs. So few specialists left that are this good! Had a CEL come on and some intermittent stalling - checked various issues myself and swapped in some new easy to replace parts without success. Just about managed to nurse the car to NDS, and within seconds of starting the car and driving, Nelson had figured the problem out (a loose hose, in an extremely tricky to spot location without lifting the car!). Fixed within 30 mins, also diagnosed an additional likely issue I'd not spotted and advised of a best value DIY fix. Exceptional service, hope to continue using NDS as long as possible to keep my Saab tip-top.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Fazzy (Taste king) ★☆☆☆☆

   Wouldn’t trust this guy with screwing a light bulb . Had been taking it to him for a few years and had been excellent. Told me he replaced the brake light but broke the housing to get to it and just left it on the floor . I didn’t say anything about it . But real problem started when I asked for a gearbox oil change . After job was done noticed the gears were clunking . NDS told me , I would need new gear box soon . I took the car to a real mechanic who told me it was over filled by 1.5l of gear oil . Nelson offered refund for the botched job , when I requested it he stopped replying to my emails and kept the money . Not honest guy, Real cowboy . Best avoid this amateur master tech still using “FT” instead of a torque bar and “looks about right” instead of measuring liquids. Also this guy lacks basic electrical knowledge, asked if he could wire a camera to an empty fuse . Looked absolutely dumbfounded at the request. His good at doing a service and using WD40 . For Any real mechanic work Best avoid .

   1 year ago

1. daren coates ★★★★★

   Absolutely over the moon discovering N.D.S Engineering. Nelson is total expert on Saabs. Done a perfect job on my 93 replacing the timing chain and balance tensioner. He does not rush you off. Took plenty of time explaining things and was a pleasure to deal with. The car now runs and sounds great. He also noticed a few things that was loose and got that sorted too at no extra cost. And thanks to Stella too who helps run the place Daren Coates

   1 year ago
2. Adrian Ionut Glodeanu ★★★★★

   Just been to NDS and they deserve 6 stars. Honest and kind and fair. Thank you.

   almost 2 years ago
3. erwin lotasz ★★★★★

   One of the best mechanics I've ever been to. Everyone at the shop is friendly and the prices and quality of work are excellent. Highly recommended

   almost 3 years ago

1. HUGH HARVEY-KELLY ★★★★★

   Excellent friendly, timely service. Good value. Expert Saab mechanic. Been there for decades so trustworthy. Very pleased with service,MOT and advice given.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Phil Haynes ★★★★★

   I can only endorse what other reviewers have said. Friendly, honest, incredibly knowledgable and unrivalled expertise. All at very a reasonable cost and you won't be told you need work done unless it's necessary. On the contrary, Nelson replaced my turbocharger and repaired a few faults without charging. An absolute gem of a garage - I've driven Saabs all my adult life and just wish I'd found this place 30 years ago. Unreservedly recommended.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Barney Musician ★★★★★

   Just had full service done there. Fair price and a few extras done too. Huge amount of knowledge from Nelson (ex SAAB technician, they used to take him over to Sweden for training weeks!) and a friendly family business. Recommended as a place to go to get your SAAB stabilized and all in order so running well and pre any mods you may with to get done. I'm booked in for 2 months time and will be using regularly to keep mine maintained.

   more 6 years ago

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