Fast Fords have a loyal following among the British and Scandinavian drivers who've settled on this coast, and a Focus RS parked up in Los Boliches isn't an unusual sight. If you're after a Ford mechanic for Fuengirola who understands ST and RS models, SRM Performance is in La Línea, about 105 km away.
Each one has its own character. The 1.6 EcoBoost Fiesta ST is one of the cars that changes most with a remap, and the newer 1.5 three-cylinder responds well too. The Mk2 Focus ST's Volvo-derived 2.5 five-cylinder has a sound that deserves a proper exhaust. The Mk3 Focus RS and its 2.3 EcoBoost has a known head gasket history on some cars, and the rear drive unit on the four-wheel-drive system needs its oil changing, especially if the car gets used as intended.
On everyday Fords, the 1.0 EcoBoost runs a wet cambelt in oil that has to be changed on time and with the right oil. Transits and Rangers, which you see all over the area as work vehicles, are welcome as well.
We build custom stainless exhausts with TIG welds, write remaps and handle general mechanical work. We're an independent garage, not a Ford dealer.
≈ 79 min
by car
≈ 102 km
Driving route to the workshop
Fuengirola to our workshop
Take the A-7 or AP-7 towards Algeciras, follow it about 105 km past Marbella and Estepona, and turn off at San Roque for La Línea. Allow roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. We can also collect and deliver the car; ask us, as it depends on where you are.
Common Ford jobs
ST and RS remaps
Maps for the Fiesta ST, Focus ST and Focus RS after checking the engine and clutch.
Mk2 Focus ST exhausts
Custom stainless systems that let the five-cylinder be heard, TIG-welded in the workshop.
Focus RS rear drive unit
Oil change and inspection of the rear drive unit on the all-wheel-drive system.
1.0 EcoBoost cambelt
Replacing the wet belt based on mileage and condition.
Models we see
- Ford Fiesta ST
- Ford Focus ST
- Ford Focus RS
- Ford Puma ST
- Ford Mustang
- Ford Kuga
- Ford Ranger
- Ford Transit
Frequently asked questions
Can you check the head gasket on a Mk3 Focus RS?
Yes. We can check for coolant loss and the general state of the engine. If something needs doing, we'll explain it with a quote first.
How much difference does a remap make on a Fiesta ST?
It's one of the cars where you feel it most, but we don't quote figures until we've seen the car and know what's fitted.
Do you build exhausts for the five-cylinder Focus ST?
Yes, custom, with or without valves. A louder exhaust can cause problems at the ITV, and keeping the car legal is the owner's responsibility.
Do you work on Transits and Rangers?
Yes, we work on all makes and models, work vehicles included.