Redline Automotive

05/07/2024

No engine or gearbox.

01/09/2022

The joys of direct injection.Alfa 2.0 JTS valves after 60K miles. Compare the valve on the left to the other one which has been cleaned. The car came in with an intermittent misfire and throwing up multiple fault codes. If there was more access,we would have been able to carry out walnut blasting rather than a full stripdown.

14/06/2021

06/06/2021

Olsen Motorsports in Illinois, USA have created this video using our popular v***r blasting machine with glass bead abrasive. John from the company shows you...

24/05/2021

Alfa Romeo 159 JTDm Sportwagon in for a full service and MOT. Penned by the famed Giugiaro, these are decidedly the most stylish saloon/estate cars ever made, and haven't aged one bit since their introduction more than a decade and a half ago; still, it's crucial to adhere to a proper service schedule to keep them in good health, and we as Alfa specialists, both classic and modern, know exactly what to do!

13/05/2021

BMW 4GT M Sport in for a brake service. Diagnostic shows that the service counter hadn't been reset as per standard procedure. Obviously this has been professionally sorted by our meticulous hands and are now working as they should--feeding the correct information to the driver through the trip computer.

A heads-up to those looking for brake servicing and repairs--we also offer a brake disc skimming service with our specialist equipment, a sustainable option well worth considering for its cost-effectiveness, so you don't actually have to bin the brake discs on every brake overhaul!

16/04/2021

VW Golf Mk5 R32 with a coolant leak in the workshop today. The whole front end has to come off for the radiator replacement. Nothing too difficult for us--we're always here at your service!

13/04/2021

This gorgeous 4C Spider turned up today for a full check over in preparation for a timing belt and water pump change soon at our Alfa Den! Lauded as the Italian Elise, the 4C comes with a carbon tub construction in both coupe and spider forms, similar to supercars several times its price, and a mid-engine layout for the perfect weight distribution. The drivetrain is shared with the Giulietta, a 1750 Tbi inline-4 turbo lump coupled with a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. The styling is certainly striking and athletic, with swooping lines and curves draped tightly over the structural elements, and all four wheels at the extreme corners. An instant classic upon its debut, values are only going to rise as more are aware of this little gem.

We at Redline Automotive are always here to offer our professional support and upgrades to your pride and joy! Fun on the roads should resume in no time as the lockdown lifts, so better not miss out on some decent summer motoring!

25/03/2021

Alfa Romeo 916 GTV #2 this week--this time a last-of-the-line phase III 2.0 twin spark model for a clutch replacement, a front wheel bearing, and associated work. Nursed back to excellent health by our safe hands at Redline of course.

The 916 GTV/Spider duo have gradually become more desirable as modern classics. Launched in 1993, they utilised the Tipo 2 Fiat Group platform, with the addition of a rear multi-link suspension setup with passive rear wheel steering, while a host of Twin Cam I4 and Busso V6 engines were all among the engine options. Despite being FWD, the design was certainly striking and distinctive, with the deep-chiseled shoulder crease continuing the front clamshell bonnet shut line and gradually rising towards the rear, and a Kamm tail rear with a full-width light bar cluster to aid aerodynamics and to provide a sure-footed stance. The carefully considered styling and detailing, combined with the overall proportions, have rather successfully eliminated the typical nose-heavy appearance of FWD cars, and as a result they don't even look dated today.

Keep an eye on clean examples should you wish to bag an Italian modern classic, before the prices skyrocket! We at Redline are of course dedicated to looking after yours.

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23/03/2021

Just in case you don't already know, we're Alfa Romeo specialists, both classic and modern. This 916 GTV is back in perfect shape after a timing belt change at ours to its legendary Busso V6, now primed to produce continued fun and enjoyment for the owner! Oh, by the way, who needs infotainment gadgets when you have that soundtrack on tap?

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