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Jun 22nd, 2018, 07:47 | #1 |
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Servicing at a non Volvo Garage
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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 |
Jun 22nd, 2018, 08:42 | #2 | |
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You sure they aren't VAT registered but just didn't put their number on your receipt? |
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Jun 22nd, 2018, 12:15 | #3 |
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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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Jun 22nd, 2018, 15:27 | #4 |
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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.
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Jun 22nd, 2018, 20:10 | #5 |
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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 ?
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Jun 22nd, 2018, 20:25 | #6 |
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... 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.
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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.
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Jun 22nd, 2018, 21:29 | #8 | |
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Maybe main dealer servicing is worth doing at least until the warranty's expired.
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