Trusty Indie Mechanic Needed in the South East

Volvo850Nick · Jan 13th, 2022, 18:21

I am on the look for a trusty independent mechanic - ideally looking for someone who has specialized/delt with a few 850's / V70's as opposed to a garage who specialises in volvo's in general. I live in berkshire/reading way but happy to travel to anywhere in the south east (up to 1 1/2 hours)

Reason I am looking for someone who is good with 850's is purely as I am getting the sense that my usual garages don't see enough 850s to give good advice if I need to replace something or not, they are just not sure (happy to get better advice on which garage to see as well!)

My last mechnaic was brilliant - he essentially saved me £££'s by just saying - I wouldn't waste my money here, I would do this etc...and after getting a second opinion initially he never was wrong...sadly he does not specialise/wants anything to do with my 850 and is 2+ hours away!

CNGBiFuel · Jan 13th, 2022, 21:53

There's a vast number of pre-2000 Volvos on the road in and around the Chesham/ Amesham area. As you enter the towns on busy days, you're bound to see at least one. Whereas anywhere else, you could go a month.

Chesham is not such a stretch from you. I can only put it down to a thriving independent there. Used them once, but frankly I do my own work. Try:

https://www.bpcvolvo.co.uk/

I've been wrong before yet aside from BPC, in the SE anyway - does what you seek still exist?

Gonzobard · Jan 14th, 2022, 20:11

I believe D&A Autos in Witney are very good with 850s. I haven’t used them (sold my 850 last year), but I’ve read good reviews of them on here. I think they were previously a Volvo dealer.

Jan 13th, 2022, 18:21	#1
Volvo850Nick New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 00:23 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: London	Trusty Indie Mechanic Needed in the South East I am on the look for a trusty independent mechanic - ideally looking for someone who has specialized/delt with a few 850's / V70's as opposed to a garage who specialises in volvo's in general. I live in berkshire/reading way but happy to travel to anywhere in the south east (up to 1 1/2 hours) Reason I am looking for someone who is good with 850's is purely as I am getting the sense that my usual garages don't see enough 850s to give good advice if I need to replace something or not, they are just not sure (happy to get better advice on which garage to see as well!) My last mechnaic was brilliant - he essentially saved me £££'s by just saying - I wouldn't waste my money here, I would do this etc...and after getting a second opinion initially he never was wrong...sadly he does not specialise/wants anything to do with my 850 and is 2+ hours away!

Jan 13th, 2022, 21:53	#2
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	There's a vast number of pre-2000 Volvos on the road in and around the Chesham/ Amesham area. As you enter the towns on busy days, you're bound to see at least one. Whereas anywhere else, you could go a month. Chesham is not such a stretch from you. I can only put it down to a thriving independent there. Used them once, but frankly I do my own work. Try: https://www.bpcvolvo.co.uk/ I've been wrong before yet aside from BPC, in the SE anyway - does what you seek still exist? __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl*dy blah."] Last edited by CNGBiFuel; Jan 13th, 2022 at 23:04.*

Jan 14th, 2022, 20:11	#3
Gonzobard Member Last Online: Oct 6th, 2023 07:12 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Reading	I believe D&A Autos in Witney are very good with 850s. I haven’t used them (sold my 850 last year), but I’ve read good reviews of them on here. I think they were previously a Volvo dealer.

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