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P & N BATHROOMS ESTABLISHED 1988
SALES DESIGN INSTALLATION
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm, Sat 10.30am - 5pm
ü Complete Design Service ü Supply & Installation ü Quality Bathroom Suites ü Wetroom Specialists ü Whirlpool Systems ü Showers & Cubicles ü Ceramic, Porcelain, & Travertine Tiles
WINTER SPECIALS Quadrant Shower Enclosure Was £669 NOW £299 (900 x 900mm including Stone Tray & Waste)
Combo Vanity Unit & Basin W/C Was £650 NOW
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Chrome Towel Rail (450 x 1120mm) Was £159 NOW
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Mixer Shower Bar Valve Was £199
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CALL NOW ON 0141 772 8085 For a FREE Design Survey or visit us at 38/40 Kirkintilloch Rd, Bishopbriggs G64 2AL W: www.pandnbathrooms.co.uk
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To the Christmas edition of the Bishopbriggs Directory which is jam packed with new advertisers and great offers for you. As the end of the year approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who make this directory a success. Firstly all of our advertisers who have supported us year in year out and without them, there would be no magazine. To our ever trusting delivery team who do an amazing job come rain or shine ensuring you receive the latest issue and of coarse all our readers who have along the years given us great feedback and support, so once again a big thank you! We believe passionately in the power of ideas. Maybe you have a great suggestion for a feature you would like to see? Should we be covering something in great depth? Or perhaps you just want to say hello? We hope you enjoy reading this issue and once again please mention the directory when using any of the advertisers. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Until next year!
Scott & Natalie Bearsden & Milngavie Directory Bishopbriggs Directory Tel: 0141 945 4210 Email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk
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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
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MUSIC REVIEW
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HEALTH: FOOT FAULTS
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BOOK REVIEW: GIFT BOOKS
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TRAVEL: CHRISTMAS MARKETS
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TECHNICAL REVIEW: GEEKS BEARING GIFTS 26
HAVE A BUBBLY CHRISTMAS
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MOTORING: ABARTH
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GOLF TIPS BY DARYN COCHRANE
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS RECIPE: STEAK
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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR DEBTS
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WISHING YOU A CREATIVE CHRISTMAS
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Money Saving Vouchers in this edition ONLY when you mention this Directory 2 9 13 15 27 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 58 64 67 71 77 80
P & N Bathrooms In Touch Beauty The Ceramic Experience Approve Installs Briggs Vehicles Smiths Windows & Doors Oops A Daisy The Garage Door Company Curzon Hair & Beauty Woodhill Pharmacy East End Window Blinds I.P Ironing Best Tyres & Exhausts Woodhill Dentist V.I.P Klean Kwik Blinds Audi Technik Centre Beauty Within
Independently owned and published by SB Directory. We gratefully acknowledge the support of business whose adverts appear in the Bishopbriggs Directory, and whilst every care is taken to enquire accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is acceptable on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers. Bishopbriggs Directory & Bearsden and Milngavie Directory are a registered independent business and are not associated in any way with any other similar local publications.
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Welcome
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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY Gas (Transco) Scottish Water Scottish Power Crimestoppers NHS 24 Stobhill Hospital Bishopbriggs Police
0800 111 999 0845 601 8855 0845 2727 999 0800 555 111 08454 242424 0141 201 3000 0141 207 5800
East Dunbartonshire Council Tom Johnstone House 0141 578 8000 Cleansing General Enquires 0845 045 4514 Cleansing Special Uplifts 0845 045 4515 Housing Repairs 0800 052 5574 Road Defects 0800 23 23 23 Bishopbiggs Library 0141 772 4513 Leisuredrome 0141 772 6391 Travel Public Transport Traveline First Scotrail National Rail Enquires Glasgow Airport Prestwick Airport
0870 608 2608 0845 601 5929 08457 484 950 0870 040 0008 0871 223 0700
Doctors Auchinairn Medical Practice Springfield Medical Practice
0141 772 1808 0141 772 4744
Local Schools Bishopbriggs Academy Turnbull High Auchinairn Primary Balmuildy Primary Meadowburn Primary St Helens Primary St Mathews Primary Wester Cleddens Primary Woodhill Primary
0141 955 2351 0141 955 2393 0141 955 2289 0141 955 2276 0141 955 2293 0141 955 2286 0141 955 2282 0141 955 2210 0141 955 2218
Glasgow City Council General Enquires Cleansing Road & Light Faults Housing Repairs
0141 287 2000 0141 287 9700 0800 37 36 35 0800 595 595
SPRAY TANS ONLY ÂŁ10! 20% OFF HAIR SERVICES Only when you mention Bishopbriggs Directory
Gift Vouchers Available FREE Car Parking Opening Times: Mon: Closed Tue/Wed/Fri: 9am - 6pm Thur (Late Opening): 9am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 5pm
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Huntershill Village, Crowhill Road, Bishopbriggs G64 1RP (IN THE LOWER CAR PARK)
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Believe IT Iain & Duncan Your Local Computer Engineers
“We come to your home or work, wherever, whenever is convenient to you”
DROPPED YOUR LAPTOP? Don’t despair, we can repair
PC running slow? On-site heath check from only £50
Get rid of those wires! Wireless router supplied from only £60
Play Station, X Box & Wii Repairs
email: office@believe-it.co.uk — www.believe-it.co.uk Cards Accepted To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk
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Affordable Digital TV Satellite TV Installation Digital Aerials Supplied & Fitted, Reception Problems Solved LCD/Plasma Wall Mounts, Domestic & Commercial Systems Free On-site Survey
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New Music Review Take That: Progress Reunited for the first time since 1995, the Take That boys return with their latest album Progress. Progress is most definitely not the sound of two wildly popular acts playing it safe and raking in the millions. Known for their ballads there are none in this album. Their comeback single Flood, is predicted to be a Christmas No 1. Just as this album will undoubtedly be a huge success over the winter. By Take That's standards it certainly does represent progress.
Rihanna: Loud Loud is Rihanna's fifth studio album. The follow-up to 2009's Rated R, which sees the Barbados-native return to the dancier grooves that inspired her early success. The album features the UK number one single "Only Girl (In the World)".Loud is at its best when the dancehall and ragga influence of her West Indian heritage comes through making her a modern-day pop gems that well and truly put her on the musical map and made her one of the most in-demand divas around.
Kings of Leon: Come Around Sundown Is the follow-up to the hugely successful Only By The Night, which sold over six million copies worldwide and won four Grammy Awards. In the last two years they have become one of the biggest bands in the world. Drummer Neil Followill said “It's got songs that are beach-y and songs that are a little more like our 2003 debut album (Youth And Young Manhood days). We're super excited. It will be interesting to see how well received it is."
Manic Street Preachers: Postcards From a Young Man The Manic’s are back with their 10th studio album and delivered something different. The band have again teamed up with long term producer Dave Eringa to produce what they say is a commercial album which is going to full of radio hits. There are guest spots from the likes of Ian McCulloch (Echo & The Bunnymen), John Cale (Velvet Underground), and Duff McKagen (Guns ‘N’ Roses), as well as featuring a number of tracks with a gospel choir. This album sounds like it’s the Manic’s having fun and delivering some of their most commercial music since “Everything Must Go”. Young Man is packed with screamed-from-the-terraces pop moments.
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Unit 11, Huntershill Business Centre 25 Auchinairn Rd, Bishopbriggs Glasgow G64 1RX
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FOOT FAULTS
At some point in our lives we’re all likely to suffer foot faults. No, not the tennis variety, but some irritating foot conditions, the symptoms of which might only arrive now, even though they could have been picked up during the summer. Athlete’s Foot Not by any means confined to athletes, this fungal infection (tinea pedis) hangs out in bathhouses, swimming pools and showers. Typically transmitted in damp areas where people walk barefoot, the symptoms are easily recognisable. If you have scaling, flaking and itching between your toes, especially in the space between the fourth and fifth digits, then you might have athlete’s foot even without the physique of an athlete’s body. Do not leave this condition untreated, as it can spread. There are many effective over-the-counter medications available, but severe or prolonged cases should always be referred to a doctor. A word of warning: it is essential to complete the recommended period of treatment as disappearance of symptoms is not proof of cure. And for next summer, remember that prevention is better than cure. Keep your feet as dry as possible and avoid sharing towels and footwear.
becoming hard to cut and painful. Left untreated, the nail may separate from the nail bed and start to crumble. Failure to address the problem at an early stage can lead to a prolonged period of treatment and, in extreme cases, surgery to remove the infected nail. Whilst good hygiene aids prevention, you can become infected in many ways. These include wearing shoes or socks that have become wet, or which harbour the organism. Improper fitting shoes, or injury to the toe or nail, can provide a weakened area for the fungus to take hold. It can also be contracted in the same way as athlete’s foot, but even household carpets and floor surfaces can harbour this fungus. There are various types of onychomycosis and it is difficult to eradicate. Whilst there are some effective over-the-counter remedies on offer, if the condition persists you should consult your doctor, who may require laboratory tests to be undertaken. Verrucas These painful growths on the soles of the foot, caused by a viral infection, are also known as plantar warts. They normally have a hard edge around a soft centre, sometimes with black spots, and often look like corns. The continual pressure of standing or walking on them causes acute pain.
Onychomycosis This terrifying-sounding condition is a fungal nail infection which can result from other untreated infections, such as athlete’s foot. It accounts for around fifty percent of all nail disorders and is more common in toenails than fingernails.
As with athlete’s foot, they are predominantly contracted in public changing rooms and swimming pools. Anyone with a cut or scratch on the foot is particularly vulnerable.
Often wrongly regarded as merely a cosmetic problem, you can recognise it by thickening of the nail and yellowing or blackening, with the nails eventually
Although verrucas can heal themselves, it is better to obtain advice on treatment from your doctor or pharmacist.
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Plumbing and Heating Services Fast Local Service - 24hr Emergency
Central Heating Installations Bathroom Installations All Electrical Work Go Green with a new condensing gas boiler
OAP & STUDENT DISCOUNT 46 Louden Hill Road Robroyston Glasgow G33 1GA
Convert more than 90% of the fuel into heat Instant hot water on demand Up to 40% saving on fuel bills Improved reliability and safety Our engineers are fully qualified and insured
Tel: 07877 933 555 www.onecall.net.in
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Absolute Landscaping & Building Helping Hands Tree & Garden Services
All trees felled, topped & Pruned Trimming Pollarding Spraying Fencing Turfing Monoblock Powerwashing All Rubbish Removed
All Rubish RemovedFREE ESTIMATES
Walls repaired or replaced n All Patios laid n Paths & Drives gravelled Tel: 0141 530 8384 Mob: 07876 110 886
On Hand Ltd
Comprehensive Commercial & Private Cleaning Service
– All aspects of Household Cleaning – Office Cleaning – Quality Homecare to meet your needs – Helping Hands Personal Care and Domestic Duties – Specialised Care for the Elderly – All at competitive rates So if you require that extra bit of help around
the home or for more information please phone:
0141 762 3180 / 07833 932 165 Email: info@helpinghandsonhand.co.uk
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REDISCOVER THE IMPROVED CERAMIC EXPERIENCE The Ceramic Experience is an award winning visitor attraction and ceramic painting studio, based in Southbank Business Park (near Sainbury’s), Kirkintilloch which is an ideal venue for painting fun for all ages. New owner Alison Stupart was formally a Structural Engineer but took a career break in 2006 to spend more time with her baby. She ran a local toddler group in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire and really enjoyed the interaction with the kids and their parents which inspired a career change to work with kids. Alison always took her daughter to branches of the Ceramic Experience to paint gift sets for grandparents and relatives and thought they were great friendly places for children and parents to interact by having both practical activities along with the soft play area after painting. When the Kirkintilloch franchise was up for sale, she jumped at the chance to buy it as her daughter had just started school, taking over the business on the 9th October 2010.
The store has had a complete revamp with all new brushes and specialist paints along with a huge new stock of pottery to paint including a great selection of animals for the kids. Alison goes on to tell us “Our studio is big, bright and child friendly which the kids all love, we specialise in making baby foot/hand imprints in clay and silver fingerprint keepsake jewellery. Handprint mugs, plates, baubles etc are great pressies for family and friends. Ceramics can either be painted in acrylic paints to take home immediately or underglaze paints which we glaze and fire to be collected in a few days.” They also cater for kids painting parties providing a full party package including activites, party bags, food and invitations. Gift vouchers are also available that can be used at any of our 9 branches, great for new parents or babies 1st birthdays.
10% OFF WITH THIS ADVERT
Family painting for all ages with plenty to choose from including mugs, plates, small animals and lots more — — — — — — — —
Fun ceramic painting for all ages Handmade silver miniprint jewellery Baby hand and foot casts or imprints Parties Free soft play area Huge selection of pottery to paint from £5.99 incl kids themes Cafe serving drinks, cakes and light lunches Groups welcome. Evening openings to suit
Open 7 days, 10am to 4.45pm - No need to book (excl parties) 7 Donaldson Crescent Southbank Business Park Kirkintilloch, G66 1XF (Near Sainsbury’s)
Tel: 0141 776 2100 www.theceramicexperience.com
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Book Review - Gift Books Stuck on ideas for festive stocking fillers? We’ve put together a list of lesser-known titles which are perfect for giving at Christmas.
The Gift Book: A Sumptuous Guide to the World of Giving by Patricia Davidson Don’t you just love it when you find that perfect present? This fantastic little book is jammed full of tips, ideas, anecdotes, wit and wisdom, all based upon the art of giving. Inspirational and beautifully designed, it’s perfect for those who aim to please.
The Book of Qualities by Ruth Gendler This American title makes a beautiful present for the more sensitive, thoughtful types. Combining poetic language with visionary illustrations, the author portrays our emotions as clever characters. Excitement wears orange socks, Faith lives in the same apartment building as Doubt, and Worry makes lists of everything that could go wrong while she is waiting for the train. A marvellous and comforting book to treasure.
101 Poems to get you through the day (and night) by Daisy Goodwin Daisy’s collections introduce the best poetry for a mood or situation, presented in a lovely hardback book. From stepping on the scales to the school run, this title addresses the ups and downs of life in verse. A thoughtful gift, perfect for busy mums.
Ethel & Ernest: A True Story by Raymond Briggs A touching tale by the much-loved author of ‘The Snowman’. This story of Raymond’s mother and father is beautifully illustrated and incredibly moving: a lovely book which will be treasured by all generations. Make sure you’ve got the tissues ready!
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Installs UK Ltd AIL Approve Phone Socket & Data Cable Installation, Repairs & Parts DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
§ Phone Socket Installation TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS § Fault Finding & Repairs 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 § New Extension Sockets § Socket Relocation £95 § Re-Wiring Domestic or Business Premises ¬
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Prices start FROM £55 for one telephone or data socket depending on your requirements and location. We do not charge for parts or VAT
Tel: 0141 561 7001 www.approveinstalls.com
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS
With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts are turning to the joys of Christmas Markets . With many cities around the world now holding big markets at Christmas time, if you want to experience them, bag some cheap flights to one of these cities and join the party. Edinburgh Edinburgh's Traditional Christmas German market held in Princes Street Gardens opens for business on 25 Nov, open everyday until Christmas. It has all the festive trimmings; long glasses of weissbier, mugs of glühwein, bratwurst, potato dumplings and traditional Christmas bread can all be found here and with the train leaving from Glasgow Queen Street every ½ hour it’s hassle free to get there! Check out the website for more information: www.edinburghschristmas.com
London There's no need to leave the UK for a Germanstyle Christmas fair this winter. From the end of November till the start of January, ‘Winter Wonderland' in Hyde Park puts on the cracking ‘Angels Christmas Market' featuring over 100stalls selling the best arts and crafts from around the world as well as gourmet gifts. If you want to find that unique Christmas gift that you won't be on the high street, hop on flights to London for this excellent event. You'll also find London's largest outdoor ice-rink, fairground attractions and ‘Santa Land' for the kids.
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New York Americans love ‘The holidays' and Christmas in The Big Apple is an extremely festive experience. Head to Little Italy which is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland, its streets garnered with fairy lights, decorations, parades, processions, marching bands and colourful floats. Stalls selling Christmas gifts and merchandise line the streets and everybody enjoys the Christmas spirit. Flights to New York can be found from most Potsdamer Platz boasts Europe's largest mobile major European cities, so if you really want the big toboggan run. festive experience in the big apple - get booking! Amsterdam Every December, Amsterdam's Museumplein becomes a busy Christmas market; decorated with Christmas lights, there are dozens of stalls where you can shop, visit craft-making displays and watch all kinds of shows and performances. In Leidseplein, there is a large ice skating rink to show off your skills, or for a different market, try Haarlem, which is a 20 minute train ride from Amsterdam and hosts its own Christmas market in mid-December.
Berlin Germany is the king of the Christmas market and Berlin offers arguably the best collection of Christmas markets in the country. There are over sixty different Christmas markets taking place around the city, offering a varied selection, from the very lively to much more relaxed affairs. WeihnachtsZauber on Gendarmenmarkt is set in one of the most beautiful squares in Europe and is definitely worth visiting. For something a little more active, the ‘WinterMagic' market has a 4000 meter square ‘Boccia on Ice' which offers outdoor skating for children and adults alike. And for the really adventurous, the Don’t forget to say you saw their advert in the Bishopbriggs Directory
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Leaflet Distribution STORM
GYMNASTICS ROBROYSTON Wallace Well Primary School
SUITABLE FOR BOYS & GIRLS, ALL AGES Any Ability Level ALL COACHES ARE FULLY QUALIFIED, INSURED AND DISCLOSURE CHECKED
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Extremely popular local classes offering gymnastics from the early fun stages, to our Recreational & Elite Squads. Whether for fun, fitness or a star for the future, Storm will have a class for you!
BOOK NOW TO RESERVE PLACE – LIMITED AVAILABILTY CONTACT:
Janet Tel: 07966 406 834 Email: stormgymnastics@yahoo.co.uk
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§ Employment Disputes § Discipline and Grievance Advice § Compromise Agreements § Discrimination Advice § Redundancy Advice § Employment Tribunal Representation RETAINER SERVICE Our retainer service provides your business with all the employment law advice and support you require at a fixed annual cost All aspects of Employment Law handled with care and expertise
Tel: 0141 331 5150 Email: enquiries@justemploymentlaw.co.uk City View, 6 Eagle Street, Glasgow, G4 9XA Just Employment Law Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of CBG Insurance Brokers Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority Just Employment Law is not a firm of solicitors
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Golf Tips:
By Daryn Cochrane - The Golfing House Bearsden Golf Range
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to enhance your home Does your garage door spoil the look of your home?
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Perhaps it’s too heavy to lift or the lock is so difficult to turn that it’s just not worth the hassle? As a result your car stays outside and unprotected. Well Powerdoors can change all that.
At the Powerdoors showroom in Lochwinnoch, a full range of stock is on view containing a selection of garage door makes and models together with working automation options.
Powerdoors are specialists in the supply, installation and repair of garage doors in Central Scotland. The company started installing and repairing garage doors in 1993 with the aim of providing a quality service at a competitive price. They now supply, install and repair garage doors across the central belt covering areas as far afield as Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Kilmarnock and Perth.
If you require a new garage door, why not take advantage of their:
Their multi skilled tradesmen can repair your existing door or install a brand new one. With their eye-catching ranges you’re bound to find one that will give your home a facelift and suit your pocket which you can rely on for safety, strength, functionality and security. The level of care and attention to detail will make the installation or repair of your garage door a stress free experience. There’s beautiful timber doors - as well as steel and fibreglass in sectional, roller and up & over styles. All have security and ease of use at the heart of their
§ FREE QUOTATIONS § DESIGN SOLUTIONS § QUALITY PRODUCTS § REPAIR SERVICE § COMPETITIVE PRICING § AFTER SALES SUPPORT § INSTALLATION BY EXPERIENCED FITTERS If you have any questions or to organise a free quotation call Powerdoors today. Let Powerdoors make life easier - your car will thank you.
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Whether you are looking for Manual or Automatic garage doors, Powerdoors are here making life easier. From domestic installations, small builders to larger developments, Powerdoors have the experience and knowledge to fulfil all of your needs
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Bishopbriggs Directory: The Local Directory at the heart of the community
“I never knew so many businesses existed within the area.”
between the two directories of 25,000 homes throughout East Dunbartonshire and surrounding areas.
This remark has been made time and time again in relation to the Bishopbriggs Directory. Since April 2006 the Bishopbriggs Directory has gone from just an idea to firmly establishing itself as the magazine for the local area. Starting off with just 2000 copies, the directory has expanded over the 4 years to now cover 12,500 homes throughout Bishopbriggs, Robroyston, Auchinairn, Colston and Torrance. Containing a mixture of editorials, adverts and articles, as well as local information and events, the Bishopbriggs Directory regularly receives positive feedback from the residents and advertisers alike.
Step Out of the Box…
Truly Local Local residents like to support local businesses: local businesses need the support of local residents. The vast majority of our advertisers live, work or have connections within our distribution area. Many of these businesses don’t have a ‘shop front’ - they’re small independents who use a home office, and Bishopbriggs Directory is one of the few affordable ways they can promote their business to a local audience. By using them you are truly supporting your local community. A sister directory covering Bearsden & Milngavie started in March 2007 which gives total coverage
… and get noticed. Adverts are visible and never lost on a page, even if people are skim reading. There are never more than four adverts on a page and there are limited advertisers within each business category, to ensure that no-one becomes “lost” in a long list of competitors. Editorial features are available, if you want to tell readers about your business in more detail. We also offer leaflet drops along with the directory.
Shelf Life The Bishopbriggs Directory has excellent shelf life, the relevance of the editorial and advertising content, as well as local information, means it is in constant use. Residents keep it as a reference point until they get the next issue, thereby giving advertisers immediate access when their services are required. This is really important because although some people may require services immediately, most will not, but will subconsciously retain the names of adverts they find eye-catching and notice often. This is why repetitive advertising usually yields the best results: it keeps your name prominent and at the forefront of peoples minds. If you think that advertising in either the Bishopbriggs Directory or Bearsden & Milngavie Directory could benefit your company then please call either Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210.
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What our advertisers say................. “Brilliant! We have seen a dramatic increase in business since advertising in the directories. They get delivered when they should and where they should, unlike some other “mags” that we have used in the past. The professional image the directory delivers benefits every existing or potential customers.” Noel Daly P & N Bathrooms
name out there and seen! if you’re thinking of advertising in the directory I’d definitely recommend it. Keep up the good work guy’s!” Grace Callan Grace Callan Photography
“We have been advertising in the Bishopbriggs Directory now for about three years and have had consistent results from our advert. Due to the custom gained we have no need to advertise anywhere else and can highly recommend any local business to advertise in the Bishopbriggs Directory.” Fiona & Stephen Taylor Pit Stop Barbers “Last year we spent a large percentage of our advertising budget on well known publications such as Yellow Pages with mediocre results but in comparison, the budget spent on both the Bishopbriggs and the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory proved invaluable consistently producing more local enquires than any other of the larger nationwide publications. It remains our favourite way to generate valued local customers. There are many imitators of this style of local magazine advertising which have sprung up recently, but Scott and Natalie have the original formula that works with the publication and its results are underpinned with their professional creativity and good old fashioned but necessary hard work. ” Iain Penman Penman Architectural Plans
“I have been advertising with the Bishopbriggs Directory since the first issue and I am pleased to say that I have had a large return on my investment. Scott & Natalie are efficient, creative and professional and the publication is the ideal medium for the clientele I seek. I will continue to advertise in this proven publication and it has great potential for any business owner in the area.” Brian Rule B. Rule Monoblock Specialists “For us, the Bishopbriggs D i r e c t o r y, i s a n important part of our marketing plans. It allows a local company to reach local customers in need of our services – something we should all be doing in the current climate. When we ask customers how they got our contact details, they consistently say that they saw our advert in the Directory. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Bishopbriggs Directory to any local business.” Darren Nichol pckwikfix
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THE waste collection and rubbish removal service business needs. From water-coolers to colour copiers, from files to filters, from desks to desk tops, even fixtures and fittings. Trade Junk: At General Junk, we appreciate that your time is your money. General Junk offers you the opportunity to solely concentrate on your profession. With one free phone call, we can allocate a two hour window, provide no obligation upfront all inclusive rates, and dedicated manpower to lift, load and dispose of all your junk on the spot.
General Junk is a waste collection and rubbish removal business with a difference covering domestic, garden, office and trade waste collection, from single items to full clearances. Home Junk: Whatever the reason, General Junk removes the burden of domestic waste disposal. From cutlery and crockery, to tables and chairs, to doors and windows, even bricks and mortar, we specialise in general junk removal. Whatever you want to dispose of, whether an individual item or a full house clearance, we are here to service your needs. Garden Junk: General Junk offers an unrivalled garden clearance service. From acres of scrubland to an unwanted window box, our garden clearance service covers any junk. Our teams come prepared for a mammoth task, so no matter the scale of the job we're ready to dig in. From sheds to gazebos, from shrubs to trees, from hoes to hoses, from bird baths to gnomes, even dirty great concrete slabs! We remove patios, we remove furniture, we remove greenhouses. Whatever you want to dispose of, whether an individual item or a full garden clearance.
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Have a bubbly Christmas Make the most of Christmas with wines & Champagnes It’s that time of the year again, when you pop wine corks to spread Christmas cheer or bring in the New Year with an excellent bubbly. Wines and Champagnes are the drinks du jour of the festive season, and so they should be, as they perfectly capture the nostalgia of things past and the effervescence of new beginnings: December could almost be named the month of revels, for all the warmth and sparkle it brings. This sparkle shines in the toasts at what may be the largest family gatherings of the year. Hosting a Christmas dinner at home may be on the cards, and planning the wine beforehand to go with the menu is key. A spicy nut mix or an antipasto platter with a sparkling wine like Wyndham Estate's S222 Sparkling Chardonnay will begin the evening on a splendid note. Or else, you could try a Brut(dry) or Extra Dry Champagne for an aperitif, like the
luminously golden Perrier Joet Grand Brut. The traditional Christmas roast beef will find perfect partners in full-flavored red wines such as Jacob Creek's reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. For discerning guests, a thick, ripe limited release Shiraz Cabernet will win praises for bold purple fruit flavors from the Shiraz and the currant and plum from its partner, with the added complexity of oak. Dessert wines are luscious with Christmas pudding or trifle, but the traditional and the most enjoyable way to give your guests their “just desserts” is actually a Sec (semi-sweet), or Demi Sec (sweet)champagne or even an exceptional vintage cuvee like the Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 1996.
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If hosting a dinner clashes with your already punishing schedule, you have an unhurried alternative: invite your friends and family to a leisurely, midday Champagne brunch buffet. There are few ways as elegant to capture the holiday spirit as with a table laden with delicious food, Champagne icing in buckets. Wine consumption will vary according to the time of the day, and guests will usually go easy on drinks during lunch.
would make an impression. Add a note with home recipes to go with each of the wines for that personalised touch. And while buying for the festive times, you might as well take advantage of the saving offers going around by ordering a case of wines that will keep. This will be great for parties through the year or to savor anytime.
Cater for three glasses of wine per person, with a mix of 40 percent reds and 60 percent whites. One bottle for 8 people is a good estimate for Champagne, but as we all know, it is always better to have more than less.
John Maynard Keynes famously said: “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne”. Just so you are never in his shoes, get ready to have that glass of Champagne, that truffle and bite of foie gras, and have yourself a great holiday.
The festive period also involves exchanging gifts, and wine bottles make the perfect holiday gift. They come in delightful seasonal wrappings, and fit right in to the air of celebration. A “vertical” set of the last vintages of a favorite like Jacob Creek's Semillon Chardonnay; or two reds of different grapes like a Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon from Wyndham Estate and a dark Reserva Malbec from Bodega Etchart,
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FIAT ABARTH 500C If you like your motoring with wind in the hair and lashings of excitement, then the Abarth 500C will be right up your street. The maker Fiat Group’s performance arm recently unveiled the drop-top version of its potent little city car and we’ve climbed behind the wheel. Packing a 1.4-litre 16v turbo-charged engine with 140bhp, the 500C may look small but punches well above its weight. That T-Jet unit is capable of propelling the car to 60mph in just 8.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 127mph and all while you soak up the rays with the top rolled back. Abarth has stiffened the windscreen pillar to cope with the fabric roof, which folds back electrically like a long sunroof. It concertinas away, bunching up above the rear tailgate when not in place. The problem is, with the roof down, noise levels are high and the buffeting at speeds the little Abarth is capable of reaching can be
uncomfortable. The electrical mechanism works quickly and at town speeds can still be operated, but for fast paced roads and motorways you’ll need the lid shut. The 500c really is a true hot hatch though it feels a lot quicker than the 8.1 second to the 60mph time suggests. On the road, two throaty exhausts sing the car’s intentions and the engine has a pleasing growl to it when stretched. It grips superbly too and on a race track where professional drivers demonstrated what the Abarth was really capable of it was clear the car is entertainingly quick. But it’s not all good news. At launch only a semiauto flappy paddle gearbox was available and sadly it’s not up to the job. In automatic mode, changes are slow and irritating. Flicking the sport button on (a button you should rarely turn off) and using the paddles sees things get a little better but you need to lift off the power every time you change. And even then it’s still jerky.
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The good news is a manual gearbox which is good in the hard-top Abarth 500 was made available in November. Despite those impressive performance figures, the 500C is still quite frugal it’ll do 43.4mpg on the combined cycle and emits 1 5 1 g / k m . Specification is high too with x e n o n headlights, parking sensors and Blue&Me connectivity all standard. Abarth told us that an Essesse performance upgrade was made available in November. This boosts power to 165bhp and reprograms the
gearbox for faster shifts, but we can’t help thinking the standard car needs the upgrade. It really is hard to see past that annoying gearbox and that’s a real shame as there’s little else wrong with the £17,500 Abarth 500C. It’s fast, comfortable inside and most importantly isn’t a Mini Cooper S and for buyers looking to stand out from the crowd that could be just the hook Abarth needs to find its market. By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)
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Enjoy-a-ball: A national success story East Dunbartonshire based Enjoy-a-ball is in a league of its own after securing a coveted national award. The child sports coaching business saw off competition from across the UK to win the Best National Activity for children aged 5 to 12 at the What's on 4 little ones awards ceremony held in Brighton in June. Kevin Key, who runs Enjoy-a-ball in East Dunbartonshire said: “I've always believed passionately that our coaching makes a real difference to the children we teach. Over the years I've seen our coaching programme develop the confidence and selfesteem in hundreds of children so it's great that we've been recognised with this national award. Enjoy-a-ball is a perfect introduction to all ball sports from an early age as it encourages fitness and fun, based on each child's ability. And the children absolutely love it!” Each week, across the UK, over ten thousand children take part in Enjoy-a-ball sessions. They learn in a range of sporting skills including football, tennis, rugby, cricket and basketball. Above all, the aim is to increase their co-ordination and confidence and promote a lifelong
love of sporting activity. The 2010 What's on 4 little ones awards received 2500 nominations and over 27,000 votes. Recognising the best activities and party entertainment for children across the UK, the awards are open to any activity, group or class which have a national presence. The award programme, is supported by Prima Baby & Pregnancy magazine, and is now in its fourth year. It celebrates the best activities across the UK, as nominated and voted for by parents. Enjoy-a-ball appeared on the CBBC programme “Mighty Mites” on Thursday 16 September. If you missed us you can catch it on bbc i player. For more information, contact Kevin Key on 0773 466 5497 or email kevin.key@enjoy-a-ball.com.
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Ÿ French Doors Ÿ Window Repairs Ÿ Misted Unit Repairs All types of Internal Joinery Work Roof Repairs, UPVC Gutters & Roofline Facias Call Peter Today for an Estimate on: 0141 557 2675 or 0774 898 3559 To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk
GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH
By Daryn Cochrane - The Golfing House
PUTTING ALIGNMENT IS KEY Do you feel like your putting stroke is perfect but you’re missing too many putts? Then you’re among the majority of golfers who don’t square the putter face perfectly at address; and if you’re not aiming where you think you are the chances of your ball finding the hole are greatly diminished. To increase your odds of squaring the putter face follow this easy routine. Once you’ve addressed the ball, stand up straight and extend your arms upward until the putter face is at eye level, then set it square (this works more effectively because your eyes tend to fall offline when you bend over at address) Maintain this grip and lower the putter back down to the ball; there’s your line . Once you’re properly aligned its then time to choose the line, and if you’re having problems in this area just remember these four basic facts:
(0141) 942 4048, email me at thegolfinghouse@btconnect.com or pop into my shop at either Bearsden Golf Range or Esporta Milngavie. Have a fabulous golfing month!
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a.. The slower the green, the less a putt will break b.. The faster the green the more the putt will break c.. The more uphill the putt, the less it will break d.. The more downhill, the more the putt will break. For any further help with your game, you can call me on
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Signature Interiors Down an unassuming Kirkintilloch side-street lies an amazing Aladdin’s Cave of fabrics,wallpapers and home accessories. Over the past 35 years, Signature Interiors has built-up a reputation second-to-none when it comes to making their customer’s houses into homes. Now is an exciting time for the family company, as the Bishopbriggs couple who started the business have recently passed the torch onto their three daughters. Lara Cairney is now the face of the business, with two decades of experience in home interiors, who will help turn your dreams into reality. Meanwhile, Gillian Duthie and Elizabeth Rodden are behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. Lara can create anything from a cushion cover to sumptuous fullydesigned interiors, all to your exact specifications. Their shop contains a dazzling array of gorgeous fabrics and furnishings, with customers free to come along and have a browse and a chat over a cup of coffee, with no pressure to buy.
For your dream home
If you have already found the perfect fabric elsewhere they will be happy to advise and manufacture it into whatever you need for your home. Everything is made in their own workshop above their Kirkintilloch premises, enabling them to deliver a standard of excellence as they have total control of each job from inception through to delivery. Also, with extensive experience of kitting-out showhomes to developer’s exacting standards, you can be sure that everything from Signature Interiors will ooze quality. Lara and her team aim to sell you a unique personal style tailored to both budget and taste, and are often able to source items for a fraction of the price offered by high street retailers. To see just what is possible visit Signature Interiors in Kirkintilloch’s Old Mill Park today
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Showhome Specialists
Ÿ Designer Fabrics Ÿ Wallpaper Ÿ Lighting Ÿ Mirrors Ÿ Furniture Ÿ Home Accessories We guarantee a top quality bespoke service of curtains and soft furnishings, all manufactured in our sewing room and can be installed by our experienced fitters at an extremely competitive cost tailored to suit any budget. Fabric companies we use include: Designers Guild, Today Interiors, Romo, Villa Nova, Osborne & Little, Jane Churchill, Harlequin, Monkwell Crowson, Kandola, Casamance & Prestigious.
Design Consultations Available Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 4pm Visit our showroom Old Mill Park Industrial Estate Kirkintilloch, G66 1SS Tel: 0141 775 1745
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Home Improvement - Lighting Lighting can make or break your carefully planned and decorated room. Selecting the right set of lights can enhance and accentuate your living space by dramatically improving the appearance and atmosphere of any room. Three important points to consider when choosing lighting are function, mood and harmony. Function means what light you need for a particular activity. A kitchen requires different lighting than a study. Use reading lights, table lamps and free-standing uplighters or downlighters to create an inviting and adaptable ambience. Use several kinds of lamps at different levels to provide interest.
Accent lighting is a decorative effect that serves little practical purpose but adds an eye-catching touch to your home. Use it to draw attention to art, plants or other treasures. Utilise lighting to emphasise your interior design; plan it stylishly as well as for function.
Mood is influenced by the lighting you choose. Add dimmer switches to your main lights for flexibility. A bright room is uplifting while a darker room is cosier. The design of fixtures also contributes to this mood, contemporary, traditional, simple or ornate. This also harmonises the dĂŠcor. If your interior design is modern, an ornate fixture could look incongruous. Try to match the lighting to the style of the rest of your room. To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk
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GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION Joiners & Builders
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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR DEBTS
With Christmas around the corner and a difficult financial year behind us, as many as 1 in 3 of us is struggling to stay out of the red. Here, debt specialist Nikki MacEwan breaks down seven steps to help you take control of your cash. Acknowledge your debt It’s all too easy to deny money difficulties by shoving bills into drawers and spending on plastic, but it doesn’t solve the problem and it won’t go away. Admit the issue and then you can begin to find a resolution. Work it out Sit down with a pen and paper and work out what you owe your creditors against your income. Be realistic about what you can afford to pay and map out a repayment plan. If the numbers don’t add up, look at your options. Cut your costs Look at your bank statement. Where is your cash going? Where can you make savings? Look into switching energy providers, assessing your mortgage package, cutting up store cards, selling some belongings, perhaps down-grading to a more economic car. Even the little things like sacrificing those mid-morning trips to the coffee shop can make a massive difference.
Increase your income Are you due a pay rise? Have a word with your boss if you think so. Are you paying too much tax? Are you entitled to benefits or tax credits? Do you have children living with you of a working age who can contribute? What about a second job? Perhaps you could start letting a room in your house? Prioritise your debts Work out who you need to pay first. It’s best to pay all your creditors a small amount, rather than a lot to just one they will be more helpful if you show that you are trying to sort the problem out rather than not paying at all. Consolidate If you are paying sky-high credit card rates which eat up your repayments in interest, look for a bank loan or card with a better rate but only from a reputable source! Ask for help Don’t let the problem get out of hand, there is lots of free and independent advice out there. Talk to the Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Citizen’s Advice Bureau or debt advisors such as accessfinancemanagement.co.uk for free advice about your options.
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John Fullerton Painters & Decorators All aspects of Interior and Exterior Painting & Decorating
THURSDAY Auchinairn
The Free Church of Scotland 13 Auchinairn Road, G64 1RY 7pm
Tel Sharon: 07878 399 904
Private House Decorating Commercial Contracts Experienced Paper Hanger No Obligation Estimates Full Professional Service
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BARBER SHOP Teresa & Stevie’s Barber Shop 20 Crowhill Road Bishopbriggs Glasgow G64 1QY
OPENING TIMES Mon: 9am - 6pm Tue: 9am - 6pm Wed: 9am - 2pm Thur: 9am - 6.30pm Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 4pm
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WISHING YOU A CREATIVE CHRISTMAS On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two turtle doves and a partridge in a … Let’s face it, choosing Christmas presents can feel a little, well, ‘predictable’ at times. There’s the box of chocolates for the crossing lady at school to say “Thank you very much” for wearing a bright yellow coat and stopping us from getting squished each morning, there’s the box of toffees that you buy every year for Uncle Jim in Aberdeen. With the financial markets being in the state they’re in, this year is the perfect time to think outside the box and to use your imagination to come up with something a little bit ‘different’. One of the best ideas I have come across is that of organising ‘an experience’ for someone, rather than giving a ‘thing’. My sister, for example, knows
that her husband loves animals, especially really big animals and so one year she bought him a Feed the Big Cats by Hand’ experience at a wildlife park in Hertfordshire. The photograph of an enormous lion nibbling a hunk of meat from Richard’s clenched fist is still his computer screen saver today. The gift of cinema or theatre tickets can be the catalyst for conversation across the generations as grandchildren call or write to their grandparents to say thank you and to tell them about the film or show they saw. The big day itself is the perfect time to get creative, not necessarily in the area of presents but in the whole experience of the day. Asking people to help in practical ways can help them to feel involved in the process of preparing the Christmas Dinner and, in turn, in sharing the glory.
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Last year I asked all the children of the house to help with making place cards. Once issued with felt pens, glitter, glue (I know, I know, I’d had a sherry) and squares of cardboard they happily scribbled away, only falling out when it got to the part about who was going to sit where. I think I may have pushed this idea a bit too far though, the year I asked my Mum to drive all the way down the M1 clutching a jug of turkey gravy balanced on her knees! Personalised presents always strike the right note and they don’t have to cost the earth.
packet of flower seeds. I thought of those friends every day that summer as I watched their gift grow and blossom, long after the tinsel and the tree had been taken down. With a bit of thought, creativity and, most importantly, time, Christmas can be what it was always meant to be. A time for loving and giving without a predictable pair of socks in sight.
Photo mugs, calendars and books are a great way to feel connected to family and friends throughout the year and, for those people with babies or small children, it’s now possible to make cufflinks or jewellery with discs of silver imprinted with tiny finger prints. One of the most memorable and creative gifts I ever received was a very small hand-decorated envelope from friends who I knew were really struggling financially. Inside the envelope was a
Jeffrey Fyfe Jewellers,Goldsmiths Small, Friendly, Company Producing Quality Jewellery Andrew McCulloch Joinery
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Repairs to all types of jewellery Transform old jewellery to new design Refurbish antique jewellery Watch & jewellery repairs We also stock gold and silver jewellery for that ideal gift
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PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR PRINTING? A6 POSTCARDS - FULL COLOUR 300 gsm 5000 Double Side 10000 Double Side
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Torrevieja / Alicante 2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent
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Audi Technik Centre: Your best alternative to the dealer Tired of main dealer prices? Are you looking for alternative garage services at affordable prices? Audi Technik is a local independent full service and repair facility specialising in Audi, Volkswagen, Seat & Skoda. Based right here in Bishopbriggs, Audi Technik Centre is a garage you can trust were all makes and models are welcome. Owner William Connolly is a fully trained Audi master technician with over 20 years experience within the VW group of vehicles. At Audi Technik Centre they undertake all types of work, from servicing, replacing timing belts to full engine diagnostics with all service books stamped to validate warranties. Your car will also have its electronic management system checked and service interval light reset. Owner William tells us “At Audi Technik we only use genuine parts and as a VW group specialist garage, we give all of our customers the highest quality service, regardless of whether you have an old or new vehicle”. William then goes on to say “Regular vehicle servicing is often overlooked by car owners however it is more important than most vehicle owners realise. Through keeping your service book up-to-date you will retain a better resale value when you come to sell your vehicle. But the vehicle sale is a long term benefit, until then you will also benefit from identifying potential problems before they occur, ensuring the optimum miles per gallon for your particular vehicle and you get a 'smoother, tighter' drive from your driving experience!” Did you know that servicing and maintaining your car at Audi Technik Centre does not affect your manufacturer’s warranty? In October 2003, European Legislation affecting the motor trade came into force allowing motorists to use any garage of their choice to service their cars without invalidating the manufacturer’s warranty. This basically means you are free to benefit from the competitive pricing and individual service offered by your local independent garage. And if you are looking for a little more fun or performance for your car, then Audi Technik Centre can assist you too. They offer performance tuning and modifications to most models including MTM tuning, suspension, uprated brakes, induction and exhaust modifications plus many more. Since opening, Audi Technik Cente have built an
outstanding reputation on their firstc l a s s commitment to both vehicle and customer care. W i l l i a m provides a high-quality service that’s friendly and professional so you can be confident that both you and your vehicle are in safe hands for: ŸProfessional Diagnostics & Fault Finding ŸMOTs & Vehicle Repairs ŸPerformance Tuning Ÿ V e h i c l e Modifications ŸWarranty Servicing When it comes to increasing the performance of your VW group car, then Audi Technik is a great place to start. William knows the VW cars inside out and know what they are capable of and how to improve the vehicles. They offer advice, guidance and fitment of pretty much all aftermarket performance tuning parts to unleash the full potential of your car. He can fit anything (well almost) to increase the drive from your vehicle. Fault Finding & Diagnosis: The garage have fault finding and diagnosis service which is dedicated to vehicles from the Volkswagen & Audi Group (VAG) range, using the latest diagnostics equipment including the VAS 5052, the official VW & Audi system to assist us in trouble shooting your problem. The VAS system is connected to VW Audi in Germany which gives them access to their vast technical resource library with everything from wiring diagrams to key codes. Choosing Audi Technik Centre gives you the reassurance and peace of mind that your car is professionally maintained by a qualified technician in a reliable independent garage at a competitive price.
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