Brookhouse Volvo

cassell · Mar 18th, 2017, 12:48

Hi all,

Just a bit of praise yet again for Simon at Brookhouse Volvo, a top bloke!

I woke up the 1800ES from it's winter hibernation last weekend only to find that the handbrake warning light wasn't working. No big deal I agree, but it niggles me when things don't work after it was fine before putting her to bed.

Anyway, after removing the switch I decided it was knackered internally and was considering just wiring in a standard plunger type brake light switch to replace it. I had a quick look on the Brookhouse website and lo and behold, there it was, a brand new original replacement for £17 delivered!

Ordered online, payment made, delivered the next day, fitted that afternoon, all working properly..........thanks Simon!

Paul.

volvonic272 · Mar 18th, 2017, 20:42

Hi Paul.
I agree , Simon does provide a good, efficient service. We are fortunate to have a dedicated supplier of Volvo parts , otherwise we may have to go outside of the U.K. .
This would incur high postage costs.
I also think that the postal service do a good job too, as in your case the switch came the next day, and generally when I've ordered parts they have arrived the next day too.

Dave

bayliss Thomas · Mar 19th, 2017, 16:01

As a newbi to Volvo I am amazed at the accessibility of spare parts for cars that are up to around sixty years old. Great service indeed.

Tint · Mar 19th, 2017, 20:27

Couldn't agree more Brookhouse via Simon and his staff I doubt you will find a better service anywhere, indeed we are fortunate.

CLIVERALLY · Mar 21st, 2017, 13:31

Yep Brook house are the dogs...never had a bad bit yet...but so are Rob and Emma at Amazon cars.
I have also dealt with Bastuk they are good people

Billy Smalls · Mar 21st, 2017, 16:39

Really excellent service from Brookhouse - Simon and (I believe his brother?) Darren, is it?

informed service
quick service
friendly service
fantastic stock
good value

plus, you get sweets - so my kids love opening the packages!! not bothered by the car bits of course - one day maybe?!?!

bayliss Thomas · Mar 21st, 2017, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLIVERALLY

Yep Brook house are the dogs...never had a bad bit yet...but so are Rob and Emma at Amazon cars.
I have also dealt with Bastuk they are good people

Yup, I came across a car sos prog which featured the Amazon, only fitting that Rob from Amazon Cars should feature on the prog’.

gothamus · Mar 22nd, 2017, 14:25

I agree with you all. I am in New York and order from them. I often receive their goods sooner than those from US distributors. When I need it fast I go to Brookhouse. That's probably because everything US flies into NY first. And the pound is going in the right direction for me too.

140 · Mar 22nd, 2017, 20:19

"Really excellent service from Brookhouse - Simon and (I believe his brother?) Darren, is it?"

No Darren and Simon have worked together since the late 80's but not brothers

wowoguy · Mar 25th, 2017, 19:36

I have always found the small team at Brookhouse excellent and I enjoy calling in there when I am in Ipswich. Great guys.

Mar 18th, 2017, 12:48	#1
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: May 10th, 2024 19:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Brookhouse Volvo Hi all, Just a bit of praise yet again for Simon at Brookhouse Volvo, a top bloke! I woke up the 1800ES from it's winter hibernation last weekend only to find that the handbrake warning light wasn't working. No big deal I agree, but it niggles me when things don't work after it was fine before putting her to bed. Anyway, after removing the switch I decided it was knackered internally and was considering just wiring in a standard plunger type brake light switch to replace it. I had a quick look on the Brookhouse website and lo and behold, there it was, a brand new original replacement for £17 delivered! Ordered online, payment made, delivered the next day, fitted that afternoon, all working properly..........thanks Simon! Paul.

Mar 21st, 2017, 13:31	#5
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 18:34 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Yep Brook house are the dogs...never had a bad bit yet...but so are Rob and Emma at Amazon cars. I have also dealt with Bastuk they are good people __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Mar 21st, 2017, 16:39	#6
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	Really excellent service from Brookhouse - Simon and (I believe his brother?) Darren, is it? informed service quick service friendly service fantastic stock good value plus, you get sweets - so my kids love opening the packages!! not bothered by the car bits of course - one day maybe?!?! __________________ just the one - 1970 144DL Auto

Mar 22nd, 2017, 14:25	#8
gothamus Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 02:07 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New York City	Excellent I agree with you all. I am in New York and order from them. I often receive their goods sooner than those from US distributors. When I need it fast I go to Brookhouse. That's probably because everything US flies into NY first. And the pound is going in the right direction for me too.

Mar 25th, 2017, 19:36	#10
wowoguy Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2019 18:14 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Horsham	Brookhouse I have always found the small team at Brookhouse excellent and I enjoy calling in there when I am in Ipswich. Great guys.

Mar 18th, 2017, 20:42	#2
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 15:09 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	Hi Paul. I agree , Simon does provide a good, efficient service. We are fortunate to have a dedicated supplier of Volvo parts , otherwise we may have to go outside of the U.K. . This would incur high postage costs. I also think that the postal service do a good job too, as in your case the switch came the next day, and generally when I've ordered parts they have arrived the next day too. Dave

Mar 19th, 2017, 16:01	#3
bayliss Thomas Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 14:11 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bury st Edmunds	As a newbi to Volvo I am amazed at the accessibility of spare parts for cars that are up to around sixty years old. Great service indeed.

Mar 19th, 2017, 20:27	#4
Tint Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 02:23 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	Couldn't agree more Brookhouse via Simon and his staff I doubt you will find a better service anywhere, indeed we are fortunate.

Mar 22nd, 2017, 20:19	#9
140 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 18:13 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Norwich	"Really excellent service from Brookhouse - Simon and (I believe his brother?) Darren, is it?" No Darren and Simon have worked together since the late 80's but not brothers

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