Information: - Any Volvo specialists in the South East / Kent?

Pupbelly · Jul 27th, 2021, 13:45

As the title says, it seems SW Autos of (near) Ashford seem to have bitten the dust, not sure where they have gone (anyone know?). Can anybody recommend a decent and reliable independent Volvo specialist in the Kent area?

(This could be in the wrong part of the forum, apologies if the mods want to shift it?)

stevepcar · Jul 28th, 2021, 13:09

Have you tried Caffyns in Eastbourne. I have found them very helpful with parts & advice for my 1996 850 T5 Auto & my 1995 850 manual 10v NA. They also give a discount for Volvo Owner's Club members.

Familyman 90 · Jul 29th, 2021, 10:30

Not been down there since the various lockdowns, but Lipscombs the Fiat dealer in Ashford used to be a Volvo dealer, still work on Volvos and have a good rep. They do all the work on my Dad's C70 summer car. They were due to move to Canterbury, but I don't know if this has happened yet.

Derek UK · Jul 29th, 2021, 13:50

Lipscombs are still Volvo dealers. If you are a VOC member you can get useful discounts on parts but labour costs may still be rather eye watering.
Ask local taxi drivers who run somewhat older cars, where they go for work on their cars. They usually like quick, cheap and reliably good.

Derek UK · Jul 31st, 2021, 15:08

Pups, where in Kent are you. and what sort of work do you want doing?

Pupbelly · Jul 31st, 2021, 19:02

Derek, I’m in Maidstone and essentially it’s forward planning for if/when I source a good T5-R or 850R maybe S/V70R. I prefer to have a specialist look after my cars rather than main ‘stealers’.
Do we have a local favourite?

Stretch1311 · May 1st, 2023, 12:57

Hi everyone..

After some advice, I recently purchased a XC90 D5 163.

I brought it to pull my boat however discovered yesterday that only the front wheels are driving, and had to be towed off the slip ramp to my embarrassment 😳.

I'm wondering if this could be a common fault with these cars as the prop shaft is still attached? If so is there any advice people could give me to get the rear wheels active again.

TIA

Luxobarge · May 1st, 2023, 13:00

Totally the wrong section I'm afraid, suggest you have another look at the index and post this in the right place. Best of luck with the car!

Jul 27th, 2021, 13:45	#1
Pupbelly Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Maidstone, Kent (But Yorkshire born & bred)	Any Volvo specialists in the South East / Kent? As the title says, it seems SW Autos of (near) Ashford seem to have bitten the dust, not sure where they have gone (anyone know?). Can anybody recommend a decent and reliable independent Volvo specialist in the Kent area? (This could be in the wrong part of the forum, apologies if the mods want to shift it?) Last edited by Pupbelly; Jul 27th, 2021 at 13:58.

Jul 28th, 2021, 13:09	#2
stevepcar Steve Last Online: Today 12:24 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	Volvo Specialists. Have you tried Caffyns in Eastbourne. I have found them very helpful with parts & advice for my 1996 850 T5 Auto & my 1995 850 manual 10v NA. They also give a discount for Volvo Owner's Club members.

Jul 29th, 2021, 10:30	#3
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Not been down there since the various lockdowns, but Lipscombs the Fiat dealer in Ashford used to be a Volvo dealer, still work on Volvos and have a good rep. They do all the work on my Dad's C70 summer car. They were due to move to Canterbury, but I don't know if this has happened yet. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

May 1st, 2023, 12:57	#7
Stretch1311 New Member Last Online: May 1st, 2023 13:03 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Kent	Volvo xc90 awd issue please help Hi everyone.. After some advice, I recently purchased a XC90 D5 163. I brought it to pull my boat however discovered yesterday that only the front wheels are driving, and had to be towed off the slip ramp to my embarrassment 😳. I'm wondering if this could be a common fault with these cars as the prop shaft is still attached? If so is there any advice people could give me to get the rear wheels active again. TIA

May 1st, 2023, 13:00	#8
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:26 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Totally the wrong section I'm afraid, suggest you have another look at the index and post this in the right place. Best of luck with the car! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Jul 29th, 2021, 13:50	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Lipscombs are still Volvo dealers. If you are a VOC member you can get useful discounts on parts but labour costs may still be rather eye watering. Ask local taxi drivers who run somewhat older cars, where they go for work on their cars. They usually like quick, cheap and reliably good.

Jul 31st, 2021, 15:08	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Pups, where in Kent are you. and what sort of work do you want doing?

Jul 31st, 2021, 19:02	#6
Pupbelly Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Maidstone, Kent (But Yorkshire born & bred)	Derek, I’m in Maidstone and essentially it’s forward planning for if/when I source a good T5-R or 850R maybe S/V70R. I prefer to have a specialist look after my cars rather than main ‘stealers’. Do we have a local favourite?

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