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@ Your Service
Visiting
the factory
Gardner Douglas is conveniently
located in the Midlands and since 1996 it has operated out
of well equipped commercial premises situated in the pretty
countryside surrounding the village of Bottesford, near Nottingham.
We actively encourage
factory visits, where prospective customers can expect a warm
and friendly welcome. Here you can see first hand how our
highly skilled staff fabricates all chassis, suspension components
and fibreglass bodywork in-house.
On any typical day you'll
also be able to view a number of cars being worked on and
serviced. From a rolling GDT70 chassis to completed GD427,
there's always something of interest to take in. Finally,
you'll then be able to experience a test drive in one of these
amazing cars at the hands of one of Gardner Douglas' test
drivers. An experience not to be missed!
While you are more than
welcome to pop in and see us unannounced, we would much rather
that you pre-arranged a visit. In this way we can guarantee
our test cars will be available and that the relevant staff
can be on-hand to answer any of your questions (we often attend
shows and other events where the cars need to be removed from
the workshop midweek).
We look forward to meeting
you, showing you around and demonstrating the unique quality
of our products.
Buying
a Gardner Douglas product
Regardless of which model
you choose, Gardner Douglas Sports Cars prides itself in offering
an unparalleled level of service, right up to completion of
your car and beyond...
Build
options - There are many ways of achieving your dream,
from buying each component individually to ordering as factory
assembled turnkey car. In between these two extremes many
customers opt for our extra services, such as pre-hanging
of doors, bonnet and boot lid or perhaps assembling a rolling
chassis prior to collection or sourcing performance engines
and other specialist components. We're more than happy to
discuss your requirements at any stage of your build and suggest
solutions to suit your budget.
Finance
- A £200 deposit guarantees a build slot and gets production
underway while final payment is required two weeks prior to
dispatch or collection. In this way we take on responsibility
for sourcing and paying for components and only require you
to reimburse us once everything is ready. We can arrange finance
for you but we would generally recommend that customers do
their own extensive research to guarantee a package that best
suits them.
Build
assistance - Each kit is supplied with a build manual
(T70 to follow) and, for the GD427, we also have a 2-hour
build video to further explain the assembly process. At the
factory we have a dedicated technical support line which is
open 6-days a week. With the onset of e-mail and digital photography
we can also send additional information and jpeg images of
any areas of the build for which the builder is seeking additional
assistance. Finally, we often put builders in touch with existing
customers in their area who are prepared to offer help and
advice.
Parts
supply - We carry a large quantity of stock, especially
those items which are usually ordered in mid-build, such as
trim kits, hoods and brightwork.
After Sales
Gardner Douglas
also offers a wide range of customer support services for
existing customers. We can assist in the suspension set-up
and handling aspects of your car. These include...
- Suspension
set-up and geometry checks to ensure the very best in your
car's handling
- Mechanical
servicing with specialist knowledge of American V8 engines
- A complete engineering
service including Lloyds approved standards for fabrication
and welding of metal alloys
- Specialist fibreglass
and carbon fibre moulding facilities for race applications
etc
- Insurance approved
accident repairs
- Fast road, track day
and full race preparations
- Spare parts sales and
technical support
- Pre SVA inspections
and advice
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