General: - Dealership recommendations, Bucks/Beds/Herts?

Proghound · Jan 11th, 2013, 18:19

Hi to all -

New to Volvos but recently acquired a 2008 C70 D5 SE, 20k on the clock. Today, first frosty day since I bought it, pulling off the drive I get 'Anti-Skid Service Required' followed by 'DSTC Off'. Half a mile later at the bottom of the hill, messages had gone. Not seen again all day so far, now nearly 100 miles and three trips later.

Reading up on here (seem to be doing a lot of that lately!) I see that subject to certain error code (if stored) the ABS error is fixable FOC by Volvo dealer on cars under 5 years old. Car turns 5 on March 1st, so thinking it would be a good idea to get it checked through a dealer soon.

My most conveniently located dealers appear to be

Marshalls, Milton Keynes
Bells, Bedford
Squire Furneaux, High Wycombe,
Regent Automotive, Gerrards Cross
Volvo Cars, Watford

So could I ask, from others' experiences, are any of those particularly recommended or advisable to avoid?

Thanks for any info/opinions!

Cheers -

- Ian.

chris-oxon · Jan 12th, 2013, 14:36

I've had great service from Squire Furneaux for 3 years (although I use the Maidenhead branch).

Paddler Ed · Jan 12th, 2013, 17:18

Squire Furneaux or Bells (If it's part of Bell's of Northampton)

Both (If Bedford is part of Bells of Northampton) have historically been Volvo dealers that were run in the family, and therefore I find always give better service than one that is part of the big national dealer groups (Arnold Clark, Pendragon etc)

migrator · Jan 13th, 2013, 13:28

I have had a number of helpful visits to Bells in Northampton. Even though I regard myself as a 'casual' visitor to the dealership I am always well treated and looked after.

GregC30 · Feb 28th, 2013, 21:26

Regent Automotive is a extremely helpful dealership. All very pleasant people. I bought a C30 T5 about 5 months ago from there after my last one was stolen. They gave a lot of help when my car was stolen.

hedgesi · Mar 1st, 2013, 07:05

I've used Marshalls in MK (Pilling before them) for the last 10 years and have been very happy with the service, especially in the past couple of years.

Jan 11th, 2013, 18:19	#1
Proghound Volvo and Audi owner Last Online: Yesterday 16:00 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Leighton Buzzard	Dealership recommendations, Bucks/Beds/Herts? Hi to all - New to Volvos but recently acquired a 2008 C70 D5 SE, 20k on the clock. Today, first frosty day since I bought it, pulling off the drive I get 'Anti-Skid Service Required' followed by 'DSTC Off'. Half a mile later at the bottom of the hill, messages had gone. Not seen again all day so far, now nearly 100 miles and three trips later. Reading up on here (seem to be doing a lot of that lately!) I see that subject to certain error code (if stored) the ABS error is fixable FOC by Volvo dealer on cars under 5 years old. Car turns 5 on March 1st, so thinking it would be a good idea to get it checked through a dealer soon. My most conveniently located dealers appear to be Marshalls, Milton Keynes Bells, Bedford Squire Furneaux, High Wycombe, Regent Automotive, Gerrards Cross Volvo Cars, Watford So could I ask, from others' experiences, are any of those particularly recommended or advisable to avoid? Thanks for any info/opinions! Cheers - - Ian.

Jan 12th, 2013, 14:36	#2
chris-oxon Junior Member Last Online: May 6th, 2016 15:26 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Henley-on-Thames	I've had great service from Squire Furneaux for 3 years (although I use the Maidenhead branch). __________________ Chris - in Oxfordshire (V70 - D5 185 - MY07)

Jan 12th, 2013, 17:18	#3
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	Squire Furneaux or Bells (If it's part of Bell's of Northampton) Both (If Bedford is part of Bells of Northampton) have historically been Volvo dealers that were run in the family, and therefore I find always give better service than one that is part of the big national dealer groups (Arnold Clark, Pendragon etc) __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Jan 13th, 2013, 13:28	#4
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 16:15 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	I have had a number of helpful visits to Bells in Northampton. Even though I regard myself as a 'casual' visitor to the dealership I am always well treated and looked after. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Mar 1st, 2013, 07:05	#6
hedgesi VOC Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2023 07:33 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dunstable	I've used Marshalls in MK (Pilling before them) for the last 10 years and have been very happy with the service, especially in the past couple of years. __________________ 2008 V70 D SE Lux auto 91,000 miles

Feb 28th, 2013, 21:26	#5
GregC30 New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2013 10:02 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Iver	Regent Automotive is a extremely helpful dealership. All very pleasant people. I bought a C30 T5 about 5 months ago from there after my last one was stolen. They gave a lot of help when my car was stolen.

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