Servicing at a non Volvo Garage

SvenAgain · Jun 22nd, 2018, 07:47

Hi,

Just had the first service on my Volvo at an independent garage. After I paid I noticed that the garage was not registered for VAT. Will this invalidate my Volvo warranty?

Sven

Zebster · Jun 22nd, 2018, 08:42

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Originally Posted by SvenAgain

Hi,

Just had the first service on my Volvo at an independent garage. After I paid I noticed that the garage was not registered for VAT. Will this invalidate my Volvo warranty?

Sven

Must have been a really tiny garage!

You sure they aren't VAT registered but just didn't put their number on your receipt?

S60RDesign · Jun 22nd, 2018, 12:15

While the car is under warranty it's unlikely to be a good idea to get it serviced by an independent, even if they may well do a better job than a main dealer. The problem will be proving the service has been done to Volvo standards. It's hard enough getting warranty claims accepted with a bona fide record let alone giving them an excuse not to pay out

KerPLoD · Jun 22nd, 2018, 15:27

As long as they replace the correct items to Volvo's standards and use genuine parts there's no reason for your warranty to be affected.

Clan · Jun 22nd, 2018, 20:10

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Originally Posted by KerPLoD

As long as they replace the correct items to Volvo's standards and use genuine parts there's no reason for your warranty to be affected.

but will he do the service software updates ? These are getting more and more important the newer the car is . Will he use the correct VOLVO VCC RBSO-2AE oil ?

NigelDay · Jun 22nd, 2018, 20:25

... and if you have a Volvo dealer service, you get 12 months breakdown cover thrown in. On that basis alone, saving a few quid at an Indy could be false economy.

AndyJudge · Jun 22nd, 2018, 20:35

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Originally Posted by NigelDay

... and if you have a Volvo dealer service, you get 12 months breakdown cover thrown in. On that basis alone, saving a few quid at an Indy could be false economy.

Agree, 12 Months Breakdown & recovery cover in both the UK & Europe & getting all the software updates as mentioned by Clan.

TBH when I compared a trusted Indie to Dealer for a service on the last car there wasn't a lot of difference in price.

KerPLoD · Jun 22nd, 2018, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Clan

but will he do the service software updates ? These are getting more and more important the newer the car is . Will he use the correct VOLVO VCC RBSO-2AE oil ?

Good point. Not much of a concern in my Dad's new bargain basement 2016 Suzuki Swift

Maybe main dealer servicing is worth doing at least until the warranty's expired.

Jun 22nd, 2018, 07:47	#1
SvenAgain Old Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Stirling	Servicing at a non Volvo Garage Hi, Just had the first service on my Volvo at an independent garage. After I paid I noticed that the garage was not registered for VAT. Will this invalidate my Volvo warranty? Sven

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KerPLoD 240 Owner, VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2023 15:13 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk	As long as they replace the correct items to Volvo's standards and use genuine parts there's no reason for your warranty to be affected. __________________ 1992 Volvo 240, Silver, B200F, 191k Restored 2002 Vauxhall Corsa 2010 Vauxhall Combo Check out the restoration of my 240 here...

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NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	... and if you have a Volvo dealer service, you get 12 months breakdown cover thrown in. On that basis alone, saving a few quid at an Indy could be false economy. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

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S60RDesign Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lincoln	While the car is under warranty it's unlikely to be a good idea to get it serviced by an independent, even if they may well do a better job than a main dealer. The problem will be proving the service has been done to Volvo standards. It's hard enough getting warranty claims accepted with a bona fide record let alone giving them an excuse not to pay out

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