XM specialist South East
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XM specialist South East
Still very happy with the car, but I'd like to get a good inspection done to highlight things that might need doing, plus re-commission the cruise control (bellow gone but replacement in boot).
I have been recommended BL Autos in Welwyn (they're also SM specialists which might be useful) and I have seen mentions online of Chevronics in Hitchin. Anybody have any experience good or bad with those or with others in the Slough/West London area?
I have been recommended BL Autos in Welwyn (they're also SM specialists which might be useful) and I have seen mentions online of Chevronics in Hitchin. Anybody have any experience good or bad with those or with others in the Slough/West London area?
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Re: XM specialist South East
Had good experience myself with Xantias with Ray Williams of Burnham off the A4 on Slough Industrial Estate, and Forge Motor Company in Cookham, nr Maidenhead. Both long-established Citroen Indies (Forge since 1930s!) Both should be able to help you out.
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Re: XM specialist South East
I love the idea of going to a Citroen specialist near Slough that has been going since 1934 - only 8 years after the factory was opened! Thanks very much, that is extremely helpful.
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Re: XM specialist South East
People also seem to speak very highly of BL Autos Charles so it may be worth checking out both! With regards, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!
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Re: XM specialist South East
I speak very highly of them too... Mind you, go there and the car is likely to emerge with a V6 in itMTXM wrote:People also seem to speak very highly of BL Autos Charles so it may be worth checking out both! With regards, Matthew T.

BL Autos are famous for their V6 Xantia Activa conversions..
Jim
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Re: XM specialist South East
Well, having been over to see Patrick Rugg today, they won't need to do a conversion!
Watch this space..
Watch this space..
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Re: XM specialist South East
I'm watching this space very intently Charles!!!
V6 by any chance?
V6 by any chance?
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Re: XM specialist South East
Put it this way, the net number of cylinders in my fleet has just gone up by 2.
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Re: XM specialist South East
Charles M wrote:Put it this way, the net number of cylinders in my fleet has just gone up by 2.

Jim
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Re: XM specialist South East
No - he sold that one at the Rally.
Anyway, the last thing I need is another V6 LHD Diravi steered Citroen! (one might say the last thing I need is another car, but that would make you a spoilsport).
Anyway, the last thing I need is another V6 LHD Diravi steered Citroen! (one might say the last thing I need is another car, but that would make you a spoilsport).
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Allard M1 drophead 1949
Mercedes 190e 2.5 16 Cosworth 1989
Range Rover Classic 300tdi 1994
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Mercedes 190e 2.5 16 Cosworth 1989
Range Rover Classic 300tdi 1994