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Jan 21st, 2006, 11:22 | #1 |
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Non franchise garages list
We have a list of these non franchise garages and mechanics and it is made up from recommendations from others who have used them. If you want to add a garage to the list then send it in.
Please note this is not for a garage or mechanic to advertise their services, it is only for owners to pass on a recommendation. The list is HERE Bob
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Aug 22nd, 2008, 03:23 | #2 |
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Bob, I have supporting literature and business cards for "Old and Fast" and a "raison d'etre". Terry Houghton is an excellent engineer as is his business partner, Simon Shackell. Their website is up and running at www.oldandfast.co.uk and they can be e-mailed on office@oldandfast.co.uk. If you would like a copy of flyer and business card I can send them to you.
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Nov 10th, 2008, 19:43 | #3 |
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Non franchise Newcastle
Hi,
I checked the link which lists the non franchised Volvo mechanics. Went to one of the garages for Tyne and Wear (both in Sunderland) and the garage was flattened for a new housing estate so guessing this list is a bit old! Does anyone no of any good non franchised Volvo mechanics in the Newcastle area? Cheers |
Nov 10th, 2008, 20:18 | #4 |
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sunderland independant
i can highly recommend, scots bank motor services, behind barclays bank, southwick green, sunderland, sr52pg, phone 0191 5497500.
a volvo trained technician, who has been in business for over 23 years, very reasonable labour charges,and first class workmanship. |
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Nov 10th, 2008, 21:20 | #5 |
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i will second that...top class.
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Nov 10th, 2008, 21:58 | #6 |
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Will agreed, the list need checking, as a bit dated,,
I know the Colin @ SILVERMEAD MOTORS in Devon, shut up a good few years ago at least 5 !! ,, think he's now in Spain somewhere ??
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Jul 18th, 2009, 14:38 | #7 |
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good garage scheme
and now an acredited member of the good garage scheme.
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Sep 24th, 2009, 21:58 | #8 |
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South Hants Garage, Southampton
As a new (to me anyway) Volvo owner I thought I'd done the research and chosen carefully when looking for a garage to carry out the 48k service on my 4 year old S60.
With an MOT imminent I also asked the guys at South Hants to give the car a once over so as to avoid any nasty surprises at the test. They gave it a clean bill of health and I received a tyre condition report showing all wheels to be legal. That was a fortnight and 200 miles ago. Yesterday I had the car MOT'd and imagine my surprise when it failed the test on tyre condition. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen the condition of the tyres with my own eyes. The inside shoulder of each front tyre was totally bald and there was actually a strand of cord showing through one of them! So not only were the tyres illegal but also a serious alignment issue was highlighted too. But not by South Hants Garage who apparently have different standards to the MOT test boys! Makes me wonder what else they missed and whether I was wise to choose them in the first place. I won't be going back again and you probably shouldn't either. |
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I would recommend you try AUTOFIX(North East) Limited Algernon Ind Estate Shiremoor NE27 0NB Tel(0191)252 2355 They are Volvo Specialists and most helpful. I use them quite regularly and think they are great. Most of my Chums use them what-ever car. Regards Bas. Last edited by cumbrianmale; Oct 28th, 2009 at 23:46. Reason: Wrong face shown. should be a smile |
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Nov 17th, 2009, 13:00 | #10 |
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I can recommend Camberley Volvo Centre, Doman Road,Camberley,Surrey.
Good advise,service and good prices. |
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