Can you recommend a good mechanic for my V70R?

psv · Feb 22nd, 2015, 20:26

Hi,

I own a 2006 (bought new) V70R which I have (so far) been servicing at the official dealer. However, I have grown to distrust them as of late and their charges are now a good percentage of the car resale value.

So, I am looking for recommendations for a good/trustworthy mechanic that specializes in high performance Volvos, has access to the electronic equipment/software updates and (ideally) has good specialization in transmission issues.

I live in London.

Many thanks,

P.

Yosser · Feb 22nd, 2015, 20:36

MRG in Chippenham or Tim Williams in Coalville.

Don @ Kalmar Union may be able to recommend someone else more local but I'm not sure.

C320 · Feb 22nd, 2015, 21:20

Where about in London are you, it's a big place

North, South, East or West?

strbryan · Feb 22nd, 2015, 21:23

Take the trip up to see Tim Williams in Coalville.

DownundeR · Feb 23rd, 2015, 05:47

P,

glad you posted here.
V70R.com is a very US centric site.

I see the lads here have already offered a few suggestions!

Let us know how you get on.

Cheers.

psv · Feb 23rd, 2015, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by C320

Where about in London are you, it's a big place

North, South, East or West?

I am in South London, but I am also flexible.

psv · Mar 1st, 2015, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by strbryan

Take the trip up to see Tim Williams in Coalville.

Is there anyone else closer to Central London that you could suggest please?

psv · Mar 1st, 2015, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yosser

MRG in Chippenham or Tim Williams in Coalville.

Don @ Kalmar Union may be able to recommend someone else more local but I'm not sure.

Would you be able to suggest someone closer to Central London please?

strbryan · Mar 1st, 2015, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Is there anyone else closer to Central London that you could suggest please?

If you want your car looking after correctly by a mechanic who knows what he is doing then it is well worth your while taking the trip up to see Tim Williams, however, if you want to spend lots of money which wont get you the service you require then take it to an Volvo dealership..

harveys · Mar 1st, 2015, 21:23

Have a look around the main dealers,I guess outside London as some do offer better rates.

As said MRG have a very good reputation.

http://www.volvocarspoole.co.uk/serv...?itemId=890759

Feb 22nd, 2015, 20:26	#1
psv New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 10:15 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: London	Can you recommend a good mechanic for my V70R? Hi, I own a 2006 (bought new) V70R which I have (so far) been servicing at the official dealer. However, I have grown to distrust them as of late and their charges are now a good percentage of the car resale value. So, I am looking for recommendations for a good/trustworthy mechanic that specializes in high performance Volvos, has access to the electronic equipment/software updates and (ideally) has good specialization in transmission issues. I live in London. Many thanks, P.

Feb 22nd, 2015, 20:36	#2
Yosser Gizza job - I can do that Last Online: Feb 12th, 2024 15:23 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: edinburgh View Photos By: Yosser	MRG in Chippenham or Tim Williams in Coalville. Don @ Kalmar Union may be able to recommend someone else more local but I'm not sure. __________________

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C320 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 23:11 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Bucks / West London	Where about in London are you, it's a big place North, South, East or West? __________________ 2018 XC90 T5 Inscription Pro Pine Grey, now Polestar optimised 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S

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harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	Have a look around the main dealers,I guess outside London as some do offer better rates. As said MRG have a very good reputation. http://www.volvocarspoole.co.uk/serv...?itemId=890759 __________________ Last edited by harveys; Mar 1st, 2015 at 21:28.

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strbryan I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 18:20 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coppull View Photos By: strbryan	Take the trip up to see Tim Williams in Coalville.

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DownundeR Junior Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2016 22:02 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne View Photos By: DownundeR	P, glad you posted here. V70R.com is a very US centric site. I see the lads here have already offered a few suggestions! Let us know how you get on. Cheers.

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