Servicing In North Of Scotland

keefrto1 · Mar 26th, 2007, 14:56

So far despite best efforts I cannot see a dealer/specialist in the north of scotland. I am looking at a 7 year service only done 44k by the time it needs its service and am not sure whether I should just have the essential service of the full shibang? Best offer so far is 10% off for being a member of the VOC however I note a company called "prestige car servicing" does anyone know anything about them? Basically looking around as much as poss to get the best deal. Anyone help?
cheers

DavieC · Mar 26th, 2007, 16:57

How far north?

I use Arnold Clark Volvo in Inverness. I only deal with the service manager David McDonald after a bit of a carry on, but I am always well looked after. Their prices are fairly cheap too.

Also in Inverness is Ian Cattanach a Volvo specialist. I have never used him but a few of my collegues have bought and serviced cars through him and only have good things to say about him.

There is another bloke who has a garage out near Craigellachie, near Elgin. Although he isn't a specialist he has a very good reputation and looks after a few of my friends Volvos

DavieC

scotsgent · Mar 26th, 2007, 18:47

Ron Sealey in Cowdenbeath is top notch.

He may be a bit far south for you, but he will do the job in a day and loan you a car so you could pop into Edinburgh for some shopping. He will do a full sevice for around £150 but will then do a thorough check and do anything else you wish. His workshop is immaculate!

I live in Fort William and am quite happy to do the 240 mile round trip to get the best and at very good prices.

I had a full service done with him last week, when I had just got into the house I received a call from Ron asking how the return trip went and was the car running OK! - brilliant customer service!

I have an 8 year old V70 estate with 100k on the clock.

His phone number is 01383 611144. Mention Terry from Fort William.

Cheers, Terry

keefrto1 · Mar 26th, 2007, 19:14

[QUOTE=scotsgent;221741]Ron Sealey in Cowdenbeath is top notch.

He may be a bit far south for you, but he will do the job in a day and loan you a car so you could pop into Edinburgh for some shopping. He will do a full sevice for around £150 but will then do a thorough check and do anything else you wish. His workshop is immaculate!

I live in Fort William and am quite happy to do the 240 mile round trip to get the best and at very good prices.

I had a full service done with him last week, when I had just got into the house I received a call from Ron asking how the return trip went and was the car running OK! - brilliant customer service!

I have an 8 year old V70 estate with 100k on the clock.

His phone number is 01383 611144. Mention Terry from Fort William.

Cheers, Terry[/QUOTE

Terry, now this is the dogs!! LOL , I bought my c70 from near Bathgate so the trip would be good. Is he a Volvo specialist?

keefrto1 · Mar 26th, 2007, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavieC

How far north?

I use Arnold Clark Volvo in Inverness. I only deal with the service manager David McDonald after a bit of a carry on, but I am always well looked after. Their prices are fairly cheap too.

Also in Inverness is Ian Cattanach a Volvo specialist. I have never used him but a few of my collegues have bought and serviced cars through him and only have good things to say about him.

There is another bloke who has a garage out near Craigellachie, near Elgin. Although he isn't a specialist he has a very good reputation and looks after a few of my friends Volvos

DavieC

Arnold clarke Inverness was the one quoting me £205 for a full service and £117 for an essential service. The carry on you mention is interesting, my nearest is Aberdeen arnie clarke and they quoted £260 for full service. Interesting, same company, volvo to boot and prices different???
I will google Ian Cattanach and see whats what. I have had a price for a FULL SERVICE from an independant in Elgin for £160. Will pm you to check the name
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scotsgent · Mar 26th, 2007, 21:13

Ron sealey is a Volvo specialist independant. He worked for Volvo for 25 years as a Technician and then for 7 years running a mobile mechanic workshop.

I think his full service is £145, though in addition I had a good deal more preventative maintenance done such as plugs, fluid changes, (brake and ATM), timing and auxilliary belts and tensioners change, pollen filter, fuel filter and new rear discs and pads). All Volvo products.

He was also good enough to throw in an oil filter to use on my next intermediate 5k oil change which I will do myself and also a can of Volvo injector cleaner to add to my juice.

Cheers, Terry

keefrto1 · Mar 26th, 2007, 21:17

Hi, I will give him a bell tomorrow afternoon. It seems then that i am destined to at least a 2hr trip one way to get a decent "volvo price" for a service. You would have thought that someone near Aberdeen would do it?
cheers 4 the info Terry
Keith

DavieC · Mar 27th, 2007, 00:45

Keith

You have a PM

DavieC

keefrto1 · Mar 27th, 2007, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotsgent

Ron Sealey in Cowdenbeath is top notch.

He may be a bit far south for you, but he will do the job in a day and loan you a car so you could pop into Edinburgh for some shopping. He will do a full sevice for around £150 but will then do a thorough check and do anything else you wish. His workshop is immaculate!

I live in Fort William and am quite happy to do the 240 mile round trip to get the best and at very good prices.

I had a full service done with him last week, when I had just got into the house I received a call from Ron asking how the return trip went and was the car running OK! - brilliant customer service!

I have an 8 year old V70 estate with 100k on the clock.

His phone number is 01383 611144. Mention Terry from Fort William.

Cheers, Terry

Just come off the phone from Ron himself and seems a good lad all round. Bit more expensive for me as its a T5 GT auto, however it sounds cool to me (the all round package) I will also try that Ian mechanic in the previous comment from DavieC to see whats what. Terry he certainly knew you! lol

scotsgent · Mar 27th, 2007, 16:59

Quote:

Terry he certainly knew you! lol

Really Keith......tell me more!!

Also let me know how your dealings with Ian Cattanach goes since he is nearer to me than Ron, though I am very happy with the quality of Rons work.

You are right, Ron is a very sound guy.

Cheers, Terry

Mar 26th, 2007, 14:56	#1
keefrto1 VOC member in Canada Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2009 04:18 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SHERWOOD PARK ALBERTA CANADA	Servicing In North Of Scotland So far despite best efforts I cannot see a dealer/specialist in the north of scotland. I am looking at a 7 year service only done 44k by the time it needs its service and am not sure whether I should just have the essential service of the full shibang? Best offer so far is 10% off for being a member of the VOC however I note a company called "prestige car servicing" does anyone know anything about them? Basically looking around as much as poss to get the best deal. Anyone help? cheers __________________ S60 2.4T 172000KMS - 2002 - BLACK

Mar 26th, 2007, 19:14	#4
keefrto1 VOC member in Canada Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2009 04:18 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SHERWOOD PARK ALBERTA CANADA	[QUOTE=scotsgent;221741]Ron Sealey in Cowdenbeath is top notch. He may be a bit far south for you, but he will do the job in a day and loan you a car so you could pop into Edinburgh for some shopping. He will do a full sevice for around £150 but will then do a thorough check and do anything else you wish. His workshop is immaculate! I live in Fort William and am quite happy to do the 240 mile round trip to get the best and at very good prices. I had a full service done with him last week, when I had just got into the house I received a call from Ron asking how the return trip went and was the car running OK! - brilliant customer service! I have an 8 year old V70 estate with 100k on the clock. His phone number is 01383 611144. Mention Terry from Fort William. Cheers, Terry[/QUOTE Terry, now this is the dogs!! LOL , I bought my c70 from near Bathgate so the trip would be good. Is he a Volvo specialist? __________________ S60 2.4T 172000KMS - 2002 - BLACK

Mar 26th, 2007, 21:13	#6
scotsgent Member Last Online: May 18th, 2009 00:15 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort William	Ron sealey is a Volvo specialist independant. He worked for Volvo for 25 years as a Technician and then for 7 years running a mobile mechanic workshop. I think his full service is £145, though in addition I had a good deal more preventative maintenance done such as plugs, fluid changes, (brake and ATM), timing and auxilliary belts and tensioners change, pollen filter, fuel filter and new rear discs and pads). All Volvo products. He was also good enough to throw in an oil filter to use on my next intermediate 5k oil change which I will do myself and also a can of Volvo injector cleaner to add to my juice. Cheers, Terry Last edited by scotsgent; Mar 26th, 2007 at 21:19.

Mar 26th, 2007, 21:17	#7
keefrto1 VOC member in Canada Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2009 04:18 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SHERWOOD PARK ALBERTA CANADA	Hi, I will give him a bell tomorrow afternoon. It seems then that i am destined to at least a 2hr trip one way to get a decent "volvo price" for a service. You would have thought that someone near Aberdeen would do it? cheers 4 the info Terry Keith __________________ S60 2.4T 172000KMS - 2002 - BLACK

Mar 26th, 2007, 16:57	#2
DavieC Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 12:55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forres	How far north? I use Arnold Clark Volvo in Inverness. I only deal with the service manager David McDonald after a bit of a carry on, but I am always well looked after. Their prices are fairly cheap too. Also in Inverness is Ian Cattanach a Volvo specialist. I have never used him but a few of my collegues have bought and serviced cars through him and only have good things to say about him. There is another bloke who has a garage out near Craigellachie, near Elgin. Although he isn't a specialist he has a very good reputation and looks after a few of my friends Volvos DavieC

Mar 26th, 2007, 18:47	#3
scotsgent Member Last Online: May 18th, 2009 00:15 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort William	Ron Sealey in Cowdenbeath is top notch. He may be a bit far south for you, but he will do the job in a day and loan you a car so you could pop into Edinburgh for some shopping. He will do a full sevice for around £150 but will then do a thorough check and do anything else you wish. His workshop is immaculate! I live in Fort William and am quite happy to do the 240 mile round trip to get the best and at very good prices. I had a full service done with him last week, when I had just got into the house I received a call from Ron asking how the return trip went and was the car running OK! - brilliant customer service! I have an 8 year old V70 estate with 100k on the clock. His phone number is 01383 611144. Mention Terry from Fort William. Cheers, Terry

Mar 27th, 2007, 00:45	#8
DavieC Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 12:55 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forres	Keith You have a PM DavieC

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