Satisfied Customers -                       What they say: 

Hi Carl Wow! My TR6 is running really well now. It is much better than it was before - in fact I think it is better than it has ever been! Plenty of 'grunt' throughout now - I am really pleased. Non of the hesitation that there was before - I can't wait to get out on some of the spring/summer runs now.
Thanks again for sorting it out for me. Cheers Roger

I can't tell you how happy I am with my new TR3, the whole process of finding the car dealing with Carl from the offset and then meeting Graham has all been an absolute pleasure for me and an experience I will never forget. Please keep in touch, I understand that Tatton have a show in a couple of weeks maybe if the weather is good I will see you there. All the best in the future Best Regards Jonathan

Hi Carl,

Thanks for the help regarding the fitting of the seat adaptors, they fitted a treat and the seats are a great improvement. The seats were much admired at a classic car show on sunday and when quizzed on 'how easy are they to fit' I showed them the brackets and they were universally impressed especially when they saw that they fit the original captive fixings.
Thanks again 
--
Phil

Carl, I have done 650 miles since I picked up my TR.  Last weekend I drove it up to the Lake District for a "lads walking weekend" performance was sensational, no problems at all. The car felt planted, the difference in the handling since the rear wheel re-alignment was markedly noticeable. I must admit I drove it quite hard on the way up there and it never batted an eyelid it just seemed to want to go. The under bonnet temperature was fine, nice and cool not like looking into a hot oven. All in all it was a pleasure to drive--compliments to the mechanic well done! Regards Charles


 "I inherited the re-covered MXV seats and had no idea how to mount them.  A quick post on the 4a forum and I was pointed your direction.  The runners were straightened already and these brackets whilst they look quite simple are actually very well designed and thought out.  To use the existing mounting holes and have both seats perfectly placed with no drama is very welcome.   Many Thanks Mark"

"Hi Carl, Thank you for you advice on the phone regarding installing Mazda seats. They fitted perfectly.

Thanks again, Steve"

"Hi Carl, I am just writing to sincerely thank you for fixing the propeller shaft and universal joints at such short notice on my TR4A. As you know, the car was needed to take my daughter to her wedding on Friday, which meant you had little time to source the parts and get me mobile again. The speed at which you did the job and quality of work performed were outstanding. I would not hesitate to recommend TR Trader to any other owners who may require repair work doing. Thanks again. Alan"

"During the 5 year restoration of my TR6, I took my tatty hood frame to Carl at TRTrader for complete refurbishment. It came back in stunning condition and has remained in perfect condition and working order since I finished the rebuild in 2003. The car won second place in the Masters Class at Malvern in 2005 and the comment from the scrutineer was that my car was fitted with the best hood frame in the show!! Well done TR Trader!!!  Thanks again Richard"

"Carl, I just can't believe how quickly you dispatch these parts.  The Hood Clamp plate arrived at lunchtime, again I'm thrilled with the part.  It's cleaned up really well and is already in primer. 
Once again, many thanks.  I wish I'd found out about you much earlier on in the project!
All the best, David"

"Carl, the windscreen frame arrived this morning at 11:30 and I'm amazed at it's condition.  I had given up hope of finding one in that condition a long time ago, I can't thank you enough for helping me move my project '6' on another big step forward.
Once again, thanks for an absolute gem of an item!  David"

"Hi Carl, package arrived this morning, I'm very impressed with your service & will definitely do business with you again and will also advise others. Many thanks John 14/07/09

"Thankyou for the prompt and professional manner in which you helped me put the TR back on the road" - Kind regards, Reg

"Just a line to thank you for the work you did on the TR. She went like a dream on the trip through France and Switzerland. I covered about 3000 miles and no problems at all, not even any extra oil! Top down all the way! All the best and thanks again.  Richard"

"The parts you sent me arrived this morning in perfect condition. Thankyou very much for your excellent service. I shall give your details to my friends of the Triumph Club of Portugal. Best compliments, Jorge"

"Thankyou for coming out so promptly and punctually to inspect the TR3. We were both very impressed by the depth of your knowledge. Many thanks for your help, Edward"

"Please accept my apologies for the quite formal "Dear Sirs" address. I met so many people at the Malvern event that I cannot remember even half of their names. What I can remember is the friendliness of all the people on your stand, the huge knowledge of TR's so much in evidence and the quite staggering strength your guy displayed when single handedly lifting the overdrive TR3 gearbox over the high sill and into the boot of my car. I hope you had a successful weekend, I found almost everything I wanted. But prized amongst the many bargains is the gearbox from yourselves. With all of the parts that I now realise that are missing from my car I'm sure that I will be seeing you again quite soon! Again many thanks and best wishes, Thomas"

"I have recently got my car back on the road after what turned out to be quite a rebuild.
The car passed its MOT with no problems, but it was running unevenly. I guessed this was because it had been run into and out of the garage pretty much daily without any real runs out. I cleaned the plugs regularly and it seemed to help, although it had a misfire at high revs and sometimes spluttered a bit under normal revs. Once everything had been done to the body and interior, I decided to get the car serviced.
I sent it to Carl at TR Trader in Cheadle Hulme. He serviced the car - new plugs, points, condenser etc, oil and filter change, checked brakes, steering and suspension and greased and oiled everything that should be - and most importantly for me he set up my injection. The whole injection system probably needs a good overhaul, but the difference between how it was when I took it to him and how it was on the way home last night is unbelievable.
I took the car out for a blast today and it goes like stink now. I tend to accept how the car is running. It is only after the injection has been sorted that you realise how it should run!
I have to say that I am very pleased with the work he has done. If anyone needs any servicing or tuning work done on their TR I can highly recommend Carl (I am not connected to Carl or TR Trader other than a very satisfied customer).
Pogo"

"Hi, if you see my posts on misfire I had one for around two years and spent a lot of time and money on it to no avail. Eventually I gave in and let Carl at TR Trader have a look at it. He sorted it in a couple of hours ( super service). My advice would be to let a professional look at it as in the end it could save you money - Geoff"
 

"Many of you will have seen my numerous posts about trying to sort a misfire. It has progressively got worse. Not there at high revs but there at low revs and I was getting an oiled up plug. Tried everything that was suggested but nothing worked. Then in a discussion with Carl at TR Trader in Stockport he said to let him have a go as he liked a challenge. Well today I took the car to him, he drove me to the train station and had a listen. By the time I was back in Liverpool he was on the phone (I was expecting bad news, nobody phones with good news that quick) "Geoff any chance you can pick your car up I need the space because your misfire is sorted". I got off the train and got the next one straight back. Carl explained he checked the timing all looked okay then he noticed a strange number on the distributor. Incorrect disi not suited to my set up. The car runs like a dream, misfire gone, acceleration superb pull from low revs in high gear. I had a smile all the way back (about 40 miles). I have had the car for 3 years and this is the best it has driven. I have sent Carl an email thanking him but wanted to also publicly thank him. A decent price as well (I would have spent more and had already spent a lot trying to sort).
Carl, Thank You. I am off to play in the car while the sun is shinning. Geoff"

"Hi, The person I use for all my TR work is Carl at TR Trader - Stockport area, Cheshire. 0161 485 5005
Very good work and reasonable prices.
Pogo"
 

"Hi Bill I have recently changed my rocker assembly because of the noise it was making and the wear, I looked into replacing just the worn rockers etc. but when pricing up I found it best to replace the whole lot, the best deal I got was from TR TRADER he deals on an exchange basis, you can reach him on 0161 485 5005 mention my name he's a good lad and more important an enthusiast like us. cheers Mike"

"Hi
My TR6 failed its mot a couple of years ago with this problem, it was not obvious on mine until you braked with your hands off the steering wheel, I too rebuilt the offending caliper, still no different, I noticed when pushing home the piston into the caliper there was a very slight resistance, even though no corrosion was present new pistons were used and seals, I bought a replacement caliper and heypresto! success, for the cost of it, its not worth messing about with. Carl from TR Trader was very helpful give him a call he'll sort you out."

"I also found the *********  boot seal too fat - Boot would not shut properly
I got one from Carl Fitchet of TR Trader when I was down to Stoneleigh - Fits a treat
No doubt he will be at the international, regards Graham"

"FWIW I purchased an exchange hood frame from TR Trader a couple of months ago - a very good job too! They supply them powder coated in a satin black (certainly not gloss!). Whether this is the correct colour or not I am not sure but I am pleased with the result. "

"Thankyou for your prompt dispatch of 6 fuel injectors which arrived today and are now fitted. they have made a big difference, yours sincerely, captain R.I.G "

"Please find enclosed banjo unions x 2. Other parts received in good working order. The six is now running like a top. Thanks, S. C."

"Enclosed is the exchange metering unit as promised. Returned also is the pack of spare parts you sent. Many thanks for your help and speedy response, we managed to get away for the weekend only thanks to you. Regards Paul"

"Thanks for dispatching the parts I bought from you the next day. I am very pleased with the parts and they are exactly as described. I hope we can deal again in the near future.
Regards
Will"

"Just to give you the most up to date news on the car. It passed its MOT a week last Friday with no improvement notices served! Thanks for all your help and advice over the years, I could not have done it without them. Cheers Ian"