Good Devon Independent Volvo garages?

fierceteapot · Mar 18th, 2011, 23:57

Hi,

New to Volvo owning, and need to service the beast, anyone in or near Devon that knows of any good Volvo specialists?

So far I know of Formula Cars (ok its in Taunton, but thats near enough), and Seymour Horwell (in Kingsteignton).

I'm looking for a full service and cambelt change on an S80, best price I have so far is £425 from Formula Cars.

I'm sure there must be some forum members around here who know!

Cheers

JimG · Mar 19th, 2011, 08:04

I found this place http://www.mtmmotors.com/index.htm
in this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=61963

Couple of years old now so you may want to see if they come up again.

Oilydad · Mar 19th, 2011, 11:28

MTM (Brixham) are good, but we left them because their prices crept up, and up, and up. Seymour Horwell are also good, but can also be pricey.

We use Lee Potter who owns PE Services, who are just round the corner from Seymour Horwell in Greenhill Road, Newton Abbot. Pass Seymour Horwell on your left, and about 75 yds past them, go down the little road just before the Honda Main Dealers They are 4 wheel drive specialists, but Lee is a good mechanic and will service virtually any make of car.

We have used him for over 10 years now, and originally used him when my wife had an Toyota MR2 on which Lee used to work.

If you are looking for a good job, well done, then he's your man. I'd recommend Lee 100%, and you may quote me. Tell him Keith & Teresa recommended him if you decide to use him.

His Phone Number is: 01626 332438

-chris- · Mar 19th, 2011, 12:15

i use JP Sibley & Son in Bovey Tracey...

vampwitch · Mar 19th, 2011, 12:24

There's also Maxwells at Mortenhampstead, I've look at buying cars from them in the past and they have all ways seemed amicable.

fierceteapot · Mar 19th, 2011, 21:00

Cheers for the ideas guys! I will have to phone around and see the prices!

(No one used Formula Cars in Taunton at all, just in case?) lol

Davef · Mar 25th, 2011, 10:25

I have mine done at Formula Cars and always get a good job done, they use genuine Volvo parts as well but at a discount price. Just had a few weeks ago MOT, Cam-belt and Aux Belt inc. tensioner done and a courtesy car ! Very good service.

Dave

phatboy130 · Mar 25th, 2011, 18:16

Keith @ KJ Engineering, St Mary's Road Brixham 01803 858220, family have used him for years, won't go anywhere else even tho it's an hours drive from me, does my MOT each year, well helps that my mum lives 3 doors up so can leave the car and see her. Will work on anything. If you use him tell him Jason from Kingsbridge green 850 sent you lol.....

CrogAdillo · Apr 27th, 2024, 19:40

Hi, I’ll thread I know!

What was the end result to this? My steering is loose to say the least!

Mar 18th, 2011, 23:57	#1
fierceteapot Junior Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2012 16:49 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Exeter	Good Devon Independent Volvo garages? Hi, New to Volvo owning, and need to service the beast, anyone in or near Devon that knows of any good Volvo specialists? So far I know of Formula Cars (ok its in Taunton, but thats near enough), and Seymour Horwell (in Kingsteignton). I'm looking for a full service and cambelt change on an S80, best price I have so far is £425 from Formula Cars. I'm sure there must be some forum members around here who know! Cheers

Mar 19th, 2011, 11:28	#3
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	MTM (Brixham) are good, but we left them because their prices crept up, and up, and up. Seymour Horwell are also good, but can also be pricey. We use Lee Potter who owns PE Services, who are just round the corner from Seymour Horwell in Greenhill Road, Newton Abbot. Pass Seymour Horwell on your left, and about 75 yds past them, go down the little road just before the Honda Main Dealers They are 4 wheel drive specialists, but Lee is a good mechanic and will service virtually any make of car. We have used him for over 10 years now, and originally used him when my wife had an Toyota MR2 on which Lee used to work. If you are looking for a good job, well done, then he's your man. I'd recommend Lee 100%, and you may quote me. Tell him Keith & Teresa recommended him if you decide to use him. His Phone Number is: 01626 332438 __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more!

Mar 25th, 2011, 10:25	#7
Davef VOC Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2017 17:00 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Uffculme, Devon View Photos By: Davef	I have mine done at Formula Cars and always get a good job done, they use genuine Volvo parts as well but at a discount price. Just had a few weeks ago MOT, Cam-belt and Aux Belt inc. tensioner done and a courtesy car ! Very good service. Dave __________________ V50 2.4 D5 R-Design SE Sport

Mar 19th, 2011, 08:04	#2
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I found this place http://www.mtmmotors.com/index.htm in this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=61963 Couple of years old now so you may want to see if they come up again.

Mar 19th, 2011, 12:15	#4
-chris- Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 10:50 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: devon	i use JP Sibley & Son in Bovey Tracey...

Mar 19th, 2011, 12:24	#5
vampwitch Senior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 17:36 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall	There's also Maxwells at Mortenhampstead, I've look at buying cars from them in the past and they have all ways seemed amicable.

Mar 19th, 2011, 21:00	#6
fierceteapot Junior Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2012 16:49 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Exeter	Cheers for the ideas guys! I will have to phone around and see the prices! (No one used Formula Cars in Taunton at all, just in case?) lol

Mar 25th, 2011, 18:16	#8
phatboy130 1999 V70 XT Auto Last Online: May 7th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Devon	Keith @ KJ Engineering, St Mary's Road Brixham 01803 858220, family have used him for years, won't go anywhere else even tho it's an hours drive from me, does my MOT each year, well helps that my mum lives 3 doors up so can leave the car and see her. Will work on anything. If you use him tell him Jason from Kingsbridge green 850 sent you lol.....

Apr 27th, 2024, 19:40	#9
CrogAdillo New Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 20:20 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Exeter	Hi, I’ll thread I know! What was the end result to this? My steering is loose to say the least!

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