Alfa Romeo Service in Caneberra?

tim_c said :

Alfa Romeo? Service?

Don’t waste your time – if rumours have any truth, most Alfa Romeos are rusted out before the first service falls due.

That was close to the truth about Alfas of the 70s and 80s, but no longer the case. It used to be said that when buying an Alfa you paid for the motor and chassis – the rest was thrown in for free. Soviet-sourced steel with a high sulphur content (apparently) and minimal rustproofing as well as time spent languishing on the docks in Italy due to labour strikes are all reasons I’ve heard for their amazing ability to rapidly succumb to the laws of entropy.

Modern Alfas don’t rust, but they perhaps lack a bit of the character and charm of the oldies. Although I wouldn’t mind a new Giulietta 1750 QV in white. Hubba hubba!

Alfa Romeo? Service?

Don’t waste your time – if rumours have any truth, most Alfa Romeos are rusted out before the first service falls due.

Spitfire3 said :

kittenlicks said :

Steve Hedges Machanical, Fyshwick. 6280 0010.
Specialises in Alfas and Ferraris.
He used to service my Alfasud and Audi, but now just services my dear Camry, sigh…

Are you sure that’s not Chris Hedges?

Yes – I meant Chris!

Another thumbs up for Chris Hedges.

Chris Hedges in Maryborough St has a good reputation and is a lovely bloke to boot.

Chris Hedges…He’s highly spoken of in Alfa world.

Has serviced all my brother’s Alfa’s and he’s had a few…
Alfa’s are good if you get the older ones..105 etc. I think you mean FIATs…. Fix it Again Tony (sorry had to go there).

Spitfire3 said :

kittenlicks said :

Steve Hedges Machanical, Fyshwick. 6280 0010.
Specialises in Alfas and Ferraris.
He used to service my Alfasud and Audi, but now just services my dear Camry, sigh…

Are you sure that’s not Chris Hedges?

Vindalu said :

Moro Motors are good – Alfas are a passion everybody should enjoy at least once. I’ve had a few and look back on them as memorable affairs !

If I could put my foot on the clutch without catching the brake pedal….I might think about it…..

Moro Motors in Mitchell. Fernando knows his stuff, really cares, and doesn’t overcharge. He might shout at you for a while, but once he calms down he’s a good guy.

And congratulations on getting your Alfa. Let’s hope the good times outweigh the bad. At least it will never be boring!

Moro Motors are good – Alfas are a passion everybody should enjoy at least once. I’ve had a few and look back on them as memorable affairs – feeling a little guilty that I’ve moved on but remembering those delightful illicit relationships. You can’t have a passive relationship with an Alfa – you must be prepared to buy a bit of lap time somewhere and give that girl some relentless passionate driving!

caf said :

Whoever you find, better put them on speeddial.

And ensure they do home visits! 🙂