John Whalley Bishops stortford

[038tipo]

Dear All.
Just wondering if anyone knew if there was a problem at John Whalleys garage?
Have been trying to get through for 3 weeks and now number is disconnected.
I thought they may be closed for holidays but hope it's not something worse than that...
Paul

[ncundy]

I think he retired a bit ago 

[Neil]

Yes I had heard he closed up (retired?) recently too.  Also does he still have a Stratos?

[sparehead3]

Yes, I'd read he'd retired - not sure where everything has gone though and I can find the thread on evoforum. Not that long ago - few months maybe.

[038tipo]

I knew he was only going in twice a week but the staff carried on, where did you read this?

[coltom]

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=evoforum&search=y&msg=27920.1

[sparehead3]

That was the thread, thanks for putting the link up Colin.

[038tipo]

Thanks for that Colin I have re joined the evocorner forum which I have not looked at for years and saw the post, I am more than a little angry and disappointed he did not let me know as I was a customer for over 25 years and recommended him as he was good and honest.
I think that the fact most owners now use their car at best on special occasions, meant that his regular service work went down and he wanted to take a more less active role there. It is another garage in the area which has now disappeared,  hardly any left now.
I personally have had some good times there and with John in Italy and his knowledge and general view will be missed for sure.
Paul
 

[Richard Fridd]

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[Andy D]

It was always interesting to talk to John when taking my car in and I had the pleasure of getting a lift with him in his integrale back to the train station on one occasion.  He certainly didn't spare the horses!

When they closed I received a text message from them thanking me for my business in the past.  Bishops Stortford was a bit of a trek for me but I did feel that my car was in good hands.