Who you know
We all know in Cyprus its, ‘who you know’ and when it comes to finding a good mechanic, it normally works that way. I have to say how pleased I was to meet Lucas Prokobi of LPM Garage Services … Slightly off the beaten track, but right in the middle of Paralimni is this excellent service station. Slightly unexpected, outside, a brand new facia, inside 6 ramps all fully loaded with BMW’s, Mercedes, Audi, and a few other European makes, you immediately got the impression that these guys are a professional crew!
Qualified
Originally introduced by our wonderful next door neighbour Elephtheria, we were there to get our Audi A5 serviced, so I grabbed the opportunity to chat to her son-in-law ‘Lucas’. Lucas has 22 years experience, including gaining his certificate of qualification at K.E.K.M.A, Nicosia from 2000 to 2005 and added his Master of Automotive Engineering in Warwick. Working by his side, father Prokopis, has well over 40 years experience, together they make an unbeatable team.
Technology
Lucas then gained many more certificates, the wall behind his desk proudly showing the extensive effort this car lover has put into his business. Opening back in 2005 Lucas has made it his job to study and keep up to date with technology, as these days you can just plug your car into a computer in Paralimni and BMW in Germany tell you what it needs, amazingly to the ‘fraction of a litre’ of engine oil.
Specialists
To help enhance his knowledge, Lucas has invested in line with the value of his client’s cars. Much as he’ll work on any model of car, Lucas said “my clients are predominantly Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Range Rover, Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda and Porsche owners”. I asked why, and he explained; “it’s because we specialise in; Diagnostics, Re-Mapping, Auto Logic, XENTRIC, AUTEL, BMW Original and Magic Sport, amongst the long list of every day car services we provide”. Impressed, it’s no wonder why this garage is a touch above the rest.
Associates
Naturally, Lucas’ can’t handle everything here, so over the years he has created a ‘tried and trusted’ list of associated car services in the area. So, he can get your car through it’s MOT, Tyres changed, Windscreens fixed or replaced and even Body Work and Paint Work centres, so it’s always worth popping in and asking him for his opinion first. Oh, btw, that goes for any car, because he mentioned, he was even working on a Maserati recently.
All Cars
The list of different services to such a variety of cars is endless, but their latest technology and equipment allows them to provide; DassAult, Siemens NX, Solidworks and 3D CAT Software, so even Design Engineering is all part of the service, which means they can copy, design, and modify your car parts for you …
Air-Conditioning
Lucas has also just added the very latest Air-Conditioning Diagnostics by Ecotechnics, Model ECK Twin 12, R134a and R1234yf … This machine is just so clever, it gets connected to the cars computer system and it can tell you if there’s a leak, and exactly what’s required to correct the fault or service the aircon system, btw, it can even tell him your chassis number. I’m led to believe no other garage in this area has this facility!
Emergencies
Lucas and the crew prefer to work close to their tools but in emergency, they are happy to come to your home, work or roadside to give their clients a first opinion, and then if need be, get your car to their service station and return it when its ready, and they’ll even give it a steam clean if they’ve got time!
Confidence
As I mentioned in my intro, it’s a tad off the beaten track, but in the centre of town and as you walk in you’ll feel confident that your ride will be in safe hands, and I believe it is …
Open all year
7.30 am ’til 6 pm
Directions
You’ll find LPM Garage Services at 5, Ayias Sofia, Paralimni … it’s not far from Xenis Supermarket … just hit the Google Map Icon below … and then Get Directions
GPS: 35.04408, 33.98816
We will definitely be using them again!
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