Vims Auto Repair Ltd , Kent | ClickMechanic

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(16 ratings)

  • 15 years professional experience

  • 40 completed bookings

  • Active since November 2016

Qualifications

  • City & Guilds Level 1 Qualified
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Qualified
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Qualified
  • Other Qualification

Vims Auto Repair Ltd , Kent | ClickMechanic

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VIMS AUTO REPAIR LTD is a family-run garage based in Dartford, Kent. All of our technicians and mechanics have many years of hands on experience in the industry as well as being fully trained and qualified. Our services range from mechanical to electrical repairs including clutches, timing belts, injector cleaning, diagnostics, power steering, servicing and many more. We have recently invested in dealer level diagnostic equipment that enables us to work more efficiently. We have our own recovery truck to ease collection and delivery of customer vehicles.
Aria
3rd July 2019
Audi A4 Full Service
MOT with collection & delivery
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Vims got in touch the day before to pick up the A4 for service and MOT, he picked up the car the night before, which helped both ways. The car was returned the next day by 1pm. All sorted with minimal effort.

James
2nd July 2019
BMW 3 Series Diagnostic Inspection
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Very happy with the work was on time and stayed in contact throughout the day. He knew the engine he was working on as well which is a plus.

Luke
28th April 2019
Audi A4 Timing belt and Water pump replacement
Brake pads replacement - front (all)
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Yes was helpful and knowledgeable, gave me the parts they replaced as proof work had been done

Danny
21st April 2019
Vauxhall Meriva Thermostat replacement
Water pump replacement
Timing belt/chain replacement
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Great friendly service! Helped me know about the problems I had with my car as well as other areas that might be affected. Amazing knowledge would definately recommend them to anyone. Local to Gravesend train station

Marlon
15th April 2019
Honda Accord Wheel bearing replacement - rear (driver side)
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Yes he is very informative and attentive to my personal vehicle. Would recommend to all my friends.

James
20th September 2018
Suzuki Swift Clutch replacement
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Fantastic customer service, very informative. Work carried out within 24 hours of requesting a quote. Very helpful would definitely recommend and use in the future. Thank you

Colin
15th September 2018
Ford Transit Connect Clutch replacement
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Got lucky finding vim did a fantastic job and communication was top quality.
Will definitely use again.

Mark
5th July 2018
BMW 3 Series Carried out diagnostic. Found stem seals to be faulty. Rear oil main seal to be leaking. Timing chain to be slightly loose. Sump to be leaking rocker cover to be leaking. Recovered car back to customer as not safe to drive
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The mechanic was friendly enough and took the car away to be looked at, when they brought they car back they told me 4 seals had blown and an internal seal which would result in a £1200 bill. I knew this was incorrect . I took it to another mechanic who told me only one seal had blown and would cost £103. I have since had that seal fixed and the car is working fine. Further more the car was covered in tree sap after being told it had been on the ramp for 3 days. And to make matters worse i have always looked after the car and care for it, but when it was returned there is considerable damage to the bottom skirt. All in all i am extreamly unhappy. Read more

Reply from Vims Auto:

Dear Mark,

even though you claiming only one seal was replaced and car is working fine i still maintain our diagnostic on your car,

external seal (gaskets) does not cause your car to smoke...
We deal with bmw nearly everyday and our technicians are fully qualified.
We would not half do a job as we have to guarantee our work.
Furthermore i never told you your car was on the ramp for 3 days.
After the diagnostic we parked the car while i was pricing the job the most cost effective way for you.
Your car has a timing chain issue also (if you can be bothered to do so read up about BMW timing chain issue online especially on a 320i)
Finally your car was driven to the garage as you said it can be driven and brought back to you on recovery truck as it was unsafe to drive.
At no point we caused damage to your car. Read more

Eva
25th June 2018
MINI Mini Catalytic converter replacement
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Very happy with Vim’s work and knowledge. Job done to my satisfaction. Came and collected car and redelivered on pick/up truck.

Joshua
21st June 2018
Honda Civic Diagnostic Inspection
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Yes, I was happy with the diagnosis provided by the mechanic however I was able to get a cheaper quote for the work from my local garage.