General: - V50 Servicing / Warranty

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:31

Just ordered my new V50 (2.0SE Sport).
I've owned 3 previous Volvos (S40, V40 & C70), still got the C70 and have always had them serviced at the dealer.
I've been sifting around the forum and seen that some people are getting their Volvos serviced independently. Is it ok to do this while still under warranty? There is obviously a financial reason for asking this!!

if this has been mentioned before but I'm new here.

4 forty · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:41

the independant must be vat registered, and use genuine volvo parts.

im not sure how you stand on the paint/bodywork warranty inspection though, perhaps someone could elaborate on that.

paul

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:04

Thanks for the quick reply

I read a post about someone getting their car serviced independently and then going to a dealer for a body check. Dealer complained and when the poster talked to Volvo Uk they said it was ok.

Dave

Marmoset · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:15

I keep getting quotes from the independant dealers to service my 2.0d V50 and they are so close to the main dealers price that it's not worth going that way. My 36k last week was £1 cheaper at the independant and the biggest difference has been about £20.

Rich

Nov 24th, 2006, 22:05

plus a car with fvsh will always sell easier than with just fsh,because the next buyer will always be worried about the warranty issue

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:31	#1
scoobydoo Guest Location:	V50 Servicing / Warranty Just ordered my new V50 (2.0SE Sport). I've owned 3 previous Volvos (S40, V40 & C70), still got the C70 and have always had them serviced at the dealer. I've been sifting around the forum and seen that some people are getting their Volvos serviced independently. Is it ok to do this while still under warranty? There is obviously a financial reason for asking this!! if this has been mentioned before but I'm new here.

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:41	#2
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	independant servicing the independant must be vat registered, and use genuine volvo parts. im not sure how you stand on the paint/bodywork warranty inspection though, perhaps someone could elaborate on that. paul Last edited by 4 forty; Nov 21st, 2006 at 10:52.

Nov 24th, 2006, 22:05	#5
i saw it first its mine Guest Location:	warratnty plus a car with fvsh will always sell easier than with just fsh,because the next buyer will always be worried about the warranty issue

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:04	#3
scoobydoo Guest Location:	Thanks for the quick reply I read a post about someone getting their car serviced independently and then going to a dealer for a body check. Dealer complained and when the poster talked to Volvo Uk they said it was ok. Dave

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:15	#4
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	I keep getting quotes from the independant dealers to service my 2.0d V50 and they are so close to the main dealers price that it's not worth going that way. My 36k last week was £1 cheaper at the independant and the biggest difference has been about £20. Rich

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