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Welsh Citroen Specialists?

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Recent problems with the rough ride in my S2 V6 XM were not resolved by fitting six new spheres by my local, non-specialist mechanic. :( So I now need to get the car sorted by someone who knows these cars, but I can't find anyone anywhere in Mid-Wales or the Welsh Marches who does. I'm willing to travel any reasonable distance, so can anyone suggest anyone reliable? (NB, the Citroen Car Club, of which I'm a member, have a specialists register but it seems not to be operating!).

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I've been involved with helping Mark via Club-XM forum.
All spheres are now new, and correctly positioned, and system properly bled.
Next step is to have a knowledgeable hands-on assessment of the car.
There appear to be no Lexia's in Wales, according to the list here #-o except for Paul (citroenxm) in Anglesey.
Suspension electrovalves (and diodes) are likely the next suspect, and probably an idea to fit some EV tell-tale LEDs, so investigation is more conclusive.
Mark would need some help with all this.
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Chris has indeed been very helpful but as he points out, further diagnosis requires 'hands-on' advice and access to a Lexia. I have, at his suggestion, emailed Paul in Anglesey (80–90 miles from me), but as yet had no reply.

I note Chris refers to a "list here" of Lexias in Wales, but which list is he referring to as I can't locate it? As I said earlier, I don't mind traveling anywhere within reason – I'm on the Powys/Herefordshire/Shropshire border – if it gets the job done!

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Mark, here is the list - right at the bottom of the list is a link to Google Maps that lists all the locations on the map of members on the list:
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Thanks very much Marc – and I see an embarrassment of riches… two Lexia owners in Telford, i.e. within an hour or so's drive from me!

Will pursue accordingly.

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Mark, just be aware that not all the members are active here all the time - we do ask people to let us know if they are able to provide support or not - but you know how it is... :)
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Not in Wales but close. :) This is a family business that's been all about Citroen for many many years, I'm not sure about their recent set up re older cars but...….

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Thanks to you all, and I'll give Wyvern a call in the morning and see if they have a Lexia
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Carter's cars in Cannock? He's been working with Cits since he was a kid with full Diags. He's not any longer a kid
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