PW Cars - Slough

Velorum · Aug 24th, 2005, 20:05

Evening all!
I had a 100K service done at Phil Whitaker Cars in Slough today - thought that others fairly local to the area would be interested in some feedback on them. They are independant Volvo specialists and I haven't used them before.

I was very impressed by the service - they were efficient and polite. I was given a free courtesy car, they called my office to confirm that the car was ready and upon my return someone sat down with me and explained the service report and recommendations. A refreshing change form some garages that I have used where the staff are off hand and treat cusomers as though they are doing them a favour by charging sky high prices!

I'm pleased to have found a (fairly) local garage that I can have some confidence in.

Have a good BH weekend everyone.
Regards
Ian

T240 · Aug 31st, 2005, 02:04

Hi Ian,

They sound well up to the standard you might expect of a main dealer.

It may be a help to those living local to this garage if you posted how much the service cost.

Regards,

T

Iain_M · Sep 1st, 2005, 18:49

PW charge £55.oo per hour (plus VAT I'd have thought).

http://www.pwcars.co.uk/indexservicing.htm

Velorum · Sep 2nd, 2005, 23:21

Good point T

I paid approx. £400 for the 100K service, new dashboard light bulbs fitted (halogen) and new headlamp reflectors fitted. Compared to what the Ford main dealer charged for my Ford KA this seemed pretty reasonable.

Regards
Ian

T240 · Sep 4th, 2005, 07:59

Hello again, Ian,

All things considered, (the services they provide, etc.)I suppose that is reasonable; though, to be honest, considerably more than I would like to be paying.

Then again, not everyone is lucky enough to have a 22 year time-served Volvo man living around the corner (and I do consider myself very lucky in that respect).

My last major service, using all original Volvo parts, including timing belt, fan belt, power steering belt, inline fuel filter and complete coolant change, (in addition to the usual service items and checks, etc.) came to £123.

Ridiculously good value, I think.

Regards,

T

IC · Sep 4th, 2005, 23:47

Hi, PWs give a service discount to VOC members - there is a list of companies that provide discounts to members that I have posted in the performance section.

Aug 24th, 2005, 20:05	#1
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	PW Cars - Slough Evening all! I had a 100K service done at Phil Whitaker Cars in Slough today - thought that others fairly local to the area would be interested in some feedback on them. They are independant Volvo specialists and I haven't used them before. I was very impressed by the service - they were efficient and polite. I was given a free courtesy car, they called my office to confirm that the car was ready and upon my return someone sat down with me and explained the service report and recommendations. A refreshing change form some garages that I have used where the staff are off hand and treat cusomers as though they are doing them a favour by charging sky high prices! I'm pleased to have found a (fairly) local garage that I can have some confidence in. Have a good BH weekend everyone. Regards Ian

Aug 31st, 2005, 02:04	#2
T240 Pure is Beautiful Last Online: Apr 13th, 2021 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: UK/	RE: PW Cars - Slough Hi Ian, They sound well up to the standard you might expect of a main dealer. It may be a help to those living local to this garage if you posted how much the service cost. Regards, T

Sep 1st, 2005, 18:49	#3
Iain_M VOC Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2023 09:22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Berkshire	RE: PW Cars - Slough PW charge £55.oo per hour (plus VAT I'd have thought). http://www.pwcars.co.uk/indexservicing.htm __________________ 88 744 B200E Auto 77 Bay window VW Camper

Sep 2nd, 2005, 23:21	#4
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	RE: PW Cars - Slough Good point T I paid approx. £400 for the 100K service, new dashboard light bulbs fitted (halogen) and new headlamp reflectors fitted. Compared to what the Ford main dealer charged for my Ford KA this seemed pretty reasonable. Regards Ian

Sep 4th, 2005, 07:59	#5
T240 Pure is Beautiful Last Online: Apr 13th, 2021 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: UK/	RE: PW Cars - Slough Hello again, Ian, All things considered, (the services they provide, etc.)I suppose that is reasonable; though, to be honest, considerably more than I would like to be paying. Then again, not everyone is lucky enough to have a 22 year time-served Volvo man living around the corner (and I do consider myself very lucky in that respect). My last major service, using all original Volvo parts, including timing belt, fan belt, power steering belt, inline fuel filter and complete coolant change, (in addition to the usual service items and checks, etc.) came to £123. Ridiculously good value, I think. Regards, T

Sep 4th, 2005, 23:47	#6
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Yesterday 11:54 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	RE: PW Cars - Slough Hi, PWs give a service discount to VOC members - there is a list of companies that provide discounts to members that I have posted in the performance section. __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009

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