Recommendations for Volvo servicing

Zebster · Oct 29th, 2018, 19:32

Before too long I'll be needing to arrange a 4-year/72k mile service. I'm looking for recommendations/feedback/advice on any of the following places please...

Paul Rigby Stourbridge
Volvo Cars Shrewsbury
Listers Worcester
Brindley Wolverhampton

Fawcett's Newbury

FRF Motors Swansea

Obviously any scare-stories would also be interesting!

Thanks
Jon

Zebster · Oct 31st, 2018, 08:52

Anyone used any of these^^ dealers for servicing?

TonyB65 · Oct 31st, 2018, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Zebster

Before too long I'll be needing to arrange a 4-year/72k mile service. I'm looking for recommendations/feedback/advice on any of the following places please...

Paul Rigby Stourbridge
Volvo Cars Shrewsbury
Listers Worcester
Brindley Wolverhampton

Fawcett's Newbury

FRF Motors Swansea

Obviously any scare-stories would also be interesting!

Thanks
Jon

If you're thinking of Newbury I highly recommend Millers Garage, they're a family run business who have excellent mechanics and know Volvos inside out. They're an Indy Volvo specialist, reasonable prices and excellent quality work. After I had my cambelt done recently they properly valeted my car as part of the service, and I'm not talking a bit of a wipe down, it was very clean when I picked it up, right down to cleaning the alloys. They also only use Volvo parts so you know what you're getting, I can't recommend them highly enough, I have no affiliation whatsoever, I'm just very happy with their work.

The Thong · Oct 31st, 2018, 15:06

I use Paul Rigby in Birmingham and I highly recommend em so assuming Paul Rigby, Stourbridge are as good I’d chance my arm with em.

TT

AndyJudge · Oct 31st, 2018, 17:10

I used to use Fawcetts in Newbury & never had an issue.

Twas a while ago mind things may have changed

blacklab · Oct 31st, 2018, 18:40

FRF Swansea have been good,no problems.

Welton · Nov 1st, 2018, 15:22

Why not get a small trusted independent to do it? you could even supply the parts yourself via Opie Oils or similar.

Unless you intend selling the car to a hardened Volvo licker, who cares where it was serviced? the point is proving it WAS serviced.

Does a FVSH actually add money to the car? I don't think it does.

I actually used my Volvo Dealer for servicing when I first got my car (at 4 years old) and stopped using them at 6 years old, the only thing I can recall is THE COST! it was horrific, I then went independent and saved probably 30% or more, then started doing it myself saving a further 30% at least.

Zebster · Nov 1st, 2018, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welton

Why not get a small trusted independent to do it? you could even supply the parts yourself via Opie Oils or similar.

Unless you intend selling the car to a hardened Volvo licker, who cares where it was serviced? the point is proving it WAS serviced.

Does a FVSH actually add money to the car? I don't think it does.

I actually used my Volvo Dealer for servicing when I first got my car (at 4 years old) and stopped using them at 6 years old, the only thing I can recall is THE COST! it was horrific, I then went independent and saved probably 30% or more, then started doing it myself saving a further 30% at least.

I absolutely agree with the general thrust of your argument, but this will be the first service in my possession... I therefore need to ensure that all available software fixes are applied, especially as I've recently been getting a recurring engine warning light for an exhaust sensor issue (DTC P014c) which requires a software fix plus a clean to remedy (and apparently that should all be done for free). And I'd also like to have a printout for all previous work done by Volvo, for example the EGR/cooler rectification (which I can see has received some degree of upgrading, but I'm not sure how much).

After this service I shall probably either service it myself or follow your suggestion of using an indy.

AndyJudge · Nov 2nd, 2018, 08:53

Whilst Indies may be cheaper do you get

All relevant software upgrades ?
A years breakdown & recovery ? The cover is very good I took the time to read it before heading off to Germany this year.

When you factor in software upgrades that you may need can only be done at a dealer (Or an Indie with a subscription) will need to be factored in (£100 or so a time ???) & the Breakdown recovery is £240 approx. with the AA for full cover without the European cover.

Being as most people only get their car serviced once a year is an indie really £340 cheaper ?

OK with older less electronically loaded cars it makes sense but for the newer cars I personally feel dealership prices aren't too bad for what you get (Dealer depending).

Peter86 · Nov 2nd, 2018, 10:39

£240 for breakdown cover! shop round if I were you. I've got full personal uk cover with European cover on my car and the wife has full uk personal cover, we only paid about £150 for us two with green flag.
As for dealership prices they are more but you do get added benefits of software upgrades etc.

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AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	I used to use Fawcetts in Newbury & never had an issue. Twas a while ago mind things may have changed __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Why not get a small trusted independent to do it? you could even supply the parts yourself via Opie Oils or similar. Unless you intend selling the car to a hardened Volvo licker, who cares where it was serviced? the point is proving it WAS serviced. Does a FVSH actually add money to the car? I don't think it does. I actually used my Volvo Dealer for servicing when I first got my car (at 4 years old) and stopped using them at 6 years old, the only thing I can recall is THE COST! it was horrific, I then went independent and saved probably 30% or more, then started doing it myself saving a further 30% at least. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?) Last edited by Welton; Nov 1st, 2018 at 15:28.

Oct 31st, 2018, 18:40	#6
blacklab Senior Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 19:56 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Swansea	FRF Swansea have been good,no problems.

Nov 2nd, 2018, 08:53	#9
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	Whilst Indies may be cheaper do you get All relevant software upgrades ? A years breakdown & recovery ? The cover is very good I took the time to read it before heading off to Germany this year. When you factor in software upgrades that you may need can only be done at a dealer (Or an Indie with a subscription) will need to be factored in (£100 or so a time ???) & the Breakdown recovery is £240 approx. with the AA for full cover without the European cover. Being as most people only get their car serviced once a year is an indie really £340 cheaper ? OK with older less electronically loaded cars it makes sense but for the newer cars I personally feel dealership prices aren't too bad for what you get (Dealer depending). __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Nov 2nd, 2018, 10:39	#10
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	£240 for breakdown cover! shop round if I were you. I've got full personal uk cover with European cover on my car and the wife has full uk personal cover, we only paid about £150 for us two with green flag. As for dealership prices they are more but you do get added benefits of software upgrades etc. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

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