Caversham Garage

My car has a couple of funny noises.

Firstly, there is a rubbing noise coming from somewhere. It might be the front offside wheel but I’m not really sure. It has been doing this for quite some time but I have decided that it is now time to get it looked at.

Secondly, I get this rumbling noise when I creep forwards and especially if I turn sharply right.

So…..I have decided to have them looked at it (if you can look at a noise!) and to that end I found a local garage in Caversham that I have not seen before. It is called John Griffiths and they specialise in Mercedes. I have been looking for a second tier MB workshop for quite a while and this one might just be the one. It is crammed into a small workshop in one of the narrow and busy streets in Caversham. There is hardly enough room to swing a cat but it seems to have all that is required. I think they have 2 work bays and a separate body shop somewhere else. They also seem willing to get involved; one of the blokes came for a short run for a listen…but it was inconclusive.
Anyhow I have booked it in for a detailed investigation in a couple of weeks and we shall see what they come up with.
They will also be looking round the bodywork and will maybe quote for any renovations they can do.
I hope none of this prevents my lunar landing later this year…….