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seanc May 26th, 2017 12:27

Recommendations for gearbox oil change Bedford/Cambridge
 
Any recommendations for a garage/specialist to do a Geartronic oil change around Bedford/Cambridge?

Splodger May 26th, 2017 23:22

You've got Horton cars north of oxford

Bonefishblues May 27th, 2017 07:16

Indeed - Graham's my local specialist and did ours.

You could take a different tack and use these (more local to you) guys too:

http://the-saab-specialist-register....b-specialists/

Same gearbox, and a well-respected Indy in the Saab community.

seanc May 27th, 2017 08:30

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Originally Posted by Splodger (Post 2279351)
You've got Horton cars north of oxford

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonefishblues (Post 2279379)
Indeed - Graham's my local specialist and did ours.

You could take a different tack and use these (more local to you) guys too:

http://the-saab-specialist-register....b-specialists/

Same gearbox, and a well-respected Indy in the Saab community.

Thanks guys. Horton Cars are closer, but I'll have to contact them to see what they say - did you get yours done Splodger?
The Saab guys look like an interesting find too, so I will chat to them.
People keep saying don't bother changing, but there's enough posts on here to make me think it's good preventative maintenance.

Bonefishblues May 27th, 2017 09:48

Then go to Graham at Horton. No-brainer.

(as is a change if your fluid is dark and looking/smelling burnt. If it's still bright, then don't bother.

Splodger May 27th, 2017 21:59

I bought my car recently from Graham, comes across as knowledgeable decent guy and would have no problems in trusting him.

seanc May 27th, 2017 22:23

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Originally Posted by Bonefishblues (Post 2279412)
Then go to Graham at Horton. No-brainer.

(as is a change if your fluid is dark and looking/smelling burnt. If it's still bright, then don't bother.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splodger (Post 2279579)
I bought my car recently from Graham, comes across as knowledgeable decent guy and would have no problems in trusting him.

Thank you for that, I will phone him next week and see what he thinks.
It's a shame there's no easy way to check the oil to see its colour.

Joe H May 30th, 2017 09:50

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Originally Posted by seanc (Post 2279588)
Thank you for that, I will phone him next week and see what he thinks.
It's a shame there's no easy way to check the oil to see its colour.

You could also try http://www.independentvolvoservices.com/ - Tony is very knowledgeable.
Joe

Vainona70 May 30th, 2017 15:22

I assume you've already tried our local independent Volvo specialist - Kings of Witcham.

Horton May 30th, 2017 22:08

Don't want to shot myself in't foot, but I'm a long way from Ely!


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