Oldham punto shop
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Oldham punto shop
If it's the people I think it is I'd avoid personally, you'll get an untested box out of a scrapped car which may or may not get you to the end of the road
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if they say its a scrappy box and give a guarantee then i would prefer this to a lie that its reconditioned because its had a steam clean
attention is in the detail as always
What is it called? I think I know which one you mean I work close by in shaw!
To be honest I haven't heard anything bad about the place, although no personal experience. I was going to take my punto there when my water pump went but couldn't get it there as it was undrivable. A few people I work with know the guy and and my boss who deals with say he's reputable. All he does is puntos so should know what he's doing!
They've been dealing in punto's for a lot longer than that iirc,
they started off when the mk1 puntos not long came out,
they know puntos inside out, id recommend them
The company's also known as puntos r us too!
Ain't that based in Rochdale, I've a feeling they ain't linked,
Irember pun to shop started off in the old mill,
Pretty sure they are although I may be wrong, based near Oldham fiat not far from where the mumps used to be
Don't know them personally, long way from me, but if they specialise in one model and wish to continue to make a living, they probably know what they are doing.
I agree, all he does is strip and fit puntos. Must be doing something right he's been around long enough!
iirc, they are members on here,
Edit, found the link,
https://www.fiatforum.com/members-motors/142092-punto-motorbike-hayabusa-power.html
Edit, found the link,
https://www.fiatforum.com/members-motors/142092-punto-motorbike-hayabusa-power.html
Yeah there the right people!
Old thread, I know but, may help someone else with a dead box who is looking for a replacement.
Bought a recon box for a Grande Punto 1.4 8V from these guys. Fitted today, works fine, smooth, feels tight with no apparent issues and promptly dispatched.
Only slight issue mentioned by the garage was that they'd have preferred it had not been painted as it was a pain having threads coated in paint, I'll feed that back to Punto shop but no complaints so far.
Cheers
Ben
Bought a recon box for a Grande Punto 1.4 8V from these guys. Fitted today, works fine, smooth, feels tight with no apparent issues and promptly dispatched.
Only slight issue mentioned by the garage was that they'd have preferred it had not been painted as it was a pain having threads coated in paint, I'll feed that back to Punto shop but no complaints so far.
Cheers
Ben
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If it's the one on Derker Street, Oldham, keep well away. I have some experience of them, and there are some real lemons for sale.
Don't touch the cars with a specially-extended bargepole. If you're desperate, and you have to buy a car, keep your wits about you. Look out for doors that don't close properly, fogged-up headlights, sodden footwells, holes in the floor, knackered engines and bad welding.
If you do that, you might be all right. Better still, walk away and try somewhere else. You'll find something better and cheaper. It's not worth the hassle.
Don't touch the cars with a specially-extended bargepole. If you're desperate, and you have to buy a car, keep your wits about you. Look out for doors that don't close properly, fogged-up headlights, sodden footwells, holes in the floor, knackered engines and bad welding.
If you do that, you might be all right. Better still, walk away and try somewhere else. You'll find something better and cheaper. It's not worth the hassle.