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Resources => Your Favourite Suppliers => Topic started by: Syrinx on September 07, 2020, 07:31:31 AM

Title: Best TLC in wilts area?
Post by: Syrinx on September 07, 2020, 07:31:31 AM
Not sure if right board or not.

I'm looking for a new place to take machines to be serviced. Preferably in the Wiltshire area but can go to surrounding counties.
For servicing I prefer word of mouth.

Mechanical machine, bonus if they do embroidery machines.

My Janome is currently working like a champ but has been doing a lot lately and is probably due a service in the next few months so figured I'd ask now to get the votes in!
Title: Re: Best TLC in wilts area?
Post by: Iminei on September 07, 2020, 08:21:19 AM
Franklins in Salisbury  but they are seriously expensive!
Title: Re: Best TLC in wilts area?
Post by: Greybird on September 07, 2020, 09:12:07 AM
Or this one:
https://trowbridge.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/west-wilts-sewing-machine-co-ltd-14710398.html

I went in there a day or so before lockdown to ask about servicing and would have taken my machine  in otherwise. I had a long conversation with one of the principals - it's a small family business, her son does the servicing. Although I haven't actually used them myself they have a good reputation locally. Servicing is (or was) £55 plus any parts needed.

Edited: Sorry @Syrinx - I got the wrong link. Have now amended it.
Title: Re: Best TLC in wilts area?
Post by: Acorn on September 07, 2020, 09:17:25 AM
"Best TLC in wilts..."  I thought you were asking who was the kindest member in the area.  That would probably be @Greybird!
Title: Re: Best TLC in wilts area?
Post by: Greybird on September 07, 2020, 09:21:12 AM
Thank you @Acorn ! One does try!
Title: Re: Best TLC in wilts area?
Post by: Sewbusy on September 07, 2020, 12:16:09 PM
Tom Dilley Swindon. Still the most reasonable for servicing, he's worked continuously throughout the lockdown period. Would trust my Bernina machines to anyone else.

Give him a call.

http://www.tomsew.co.uk