BAS cherished vehicle repairs and restorations

09/10/2026

Big thanks to Paul and Gemma for an amazing job. From design to installation nothing was too much trouble.

Shout out to John Cheshire Paint Shop for lending the paint booth while the weather wasn’t playing ball.

22/09/2026

Big Thankyou to Richard from for trusting BAS with his lovely jag XJ8 and featuring us on his YouTube channel.

If you are into pre war, vintage and modern classics, take a look at his YouTube channel, he has some great content.

Replacing the petrol fuel pump on a Jaguar XJ8 (X308 type) is notor...

13/08/2026

14/07/2026

Today’s job at BAS Cherished Vehicle Repairs 🔧

This low-mileage Range Rover Sport (just 54,000 miles) came in for some preventative maintenance and a few repairs.

✅ Timing belt (due on age, not mileage)
✅ Minor service
✅ Rear window repair

Thanks to Jake at JJLR Services , our local Jaguar Land Rover specialist, who tipped us off about a common issue with the original camshaft pulleys, and even managed to supply us a pair at short notice. We fitted the latest revised, stronger pulleys while carrying out the timing belt replacement—saving the customer potential problems down the line.

We also recommend replacing the water pump whenever the timing belt is done, regardless of mileage. This vehicle proved exactly why. Despite only 54k miles, the water pump sleeve had almost completely worked its way out and was jammed, restricting coolant flow and likely leading to overheating.

Work completed:
✔️ Timing belt kit with tensioner, idler pulleys, new bolts & revised camshaft pulleys
✔️ OEM water pump & fresh coolant
✔️ New auxiliary belt
✔️ Minor service
✔️ New rear window regulator after diagnosing a snapped cable

Another JLR back on the road with a little less to worry about—and another happy customer! 👌

25/04/2026

Thanks to BAS Cherished Vehicle Repairs in Heywood Lane for giving the Wheelybus an underbody Lanoguard treatment at no cost. This should help keep the minibus in service for many more years by keeping the body in good condition.

BAS is a local family business and the owner, Rob Bailey, has a broad range of facilities to work on various vehicles and generously offered to support our local charity.

Overwater Wheelyboat Services are very grateful to Rob for his support.❤️

18/03/2026

Yet another VW transporter in at BAS as the steering wheel was out of alignment

✅ suspension checked

✅ tyres and pressures checked

✅ wheel alignment carried out and adjusted

For all your maintenance and repairs contact BAS cherished vehicle repairs
📞07711126512
www.BAS-CVR.co.uk