North West. Trusty Garage/ Mechanic/ Parts Supplier

Volvo760AF · Sep 17th, 2019, 20:45

Hi all.

Have a 1986 760 Turbo Intercooler

I am just wondering if anyone has any reliable sources for where they take their cars or have taken their cars previously. I would like to take my car to somewhere that has lots of experience with these types of cars, rather than someone second guessing when I take it.

Thanks in advance.

griston64 · Sep 17th, 2019, 22:04

https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/garages.shtml

Not sure how up to date this is but there is one in Warrington

Laird Scooby · Sep 18th, 2019, 00:33

Just a general suggestion, if you do find a garage that seems suitable in your area, try and find people who have used that garage and what their experience was.

I had a quick look through that list and recognised a few garages from over the years. Most i wouldn't trust with a wheelbarrow out of those i did recognise and i have receipts in the history file for my current 760 from one garage on that list - suffice to say if they did what was on the receipt i wouldn't have had to re do it, or to be more accurate, do it for the first time in the cars life.

I'm not naming any names (good or bad) as it's possible that someone tinkered in between whiles but that is doubtful.

Also if you (or should i say your car) has a problem that seems a bit odd, there are loads of knowledgeable people on here more than happy to help, even if only with an opinion of what it most likely is.
That might give you more of an idea of what your chosen garage is actually suggesting and whether it's a likely scenario.

griston64 · Sep 18th, 2019, 08:50

Funnily enough the two garages I have used recently aren't on that list. They were both excellent and knew Volvo's ( of all ages ) inside out. They were also very competitive in their labour charges

If you fancy a nice drive and a little visit to Lochmaben ( nice cafe's and a walk round Mill Loch ) you should visit Andy at Dumfries Volvo. Really great guys who know 700/900 series inside out and are also building a very interesting 940 rally car !

staffy460 · Sep 18th, 2019, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Volvo760AF

Hi all.

Have a 1986 760 Turbo Intercooler

I am just wondering if anyone has any reliable sources for where they take their cars or have taken their cars previously. I would like to take my car to somewhere that has lots of experience with these types of cars, rather than someone second guessing when I take it.

Thanks in advance.

cvc chorley very good mathew the owner very knowledgeable

barkster1971 · Sep 23rd, 2019, 06:45

Give my brother a ring in Salford. He has helped me with my 700/900 series. I have 2 760's at the moment. Ams 0161 877 7511.

Sep 17th, 2019, 20:45	#1
Volvo760AF Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2022 22:27 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Warrrington	North West. Trusty Garage/ Mechanic/ Parts Supplier Hi all. Have a 1986 760 Turbo Intercooler I am just wondering if anyone has any reliable sources for where they take their cars or have taken their cars previously. I would like to take my car to somewhere that has lots of experience with these types of cars, rather than someone second guessing when I take it. Thanks in advance.

Sep 17th, 2019, 22:04	#2
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:12 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/garages.shtml Not sure how up to date this is but there is one in Warrington __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Sep 18th, 2019, 00:33	#3
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Just a general suggestion, if you do find a garage that seems suitable in your area, try and find people who have used that garage and what their experience was. I had a quick look through that list and recognised a few garages from over the years. Most i wouldn't trust with a wheelbarrow out of those i did recognise and i have receipts in the history file for my current 760 from one garage on that list - suffice to say if they did what was on the receipt i wouldn't have had to re do it, or to be more accurate, do it for the first time in the cars life. I'm not naming any names (good or bad) as it's possible that someone tinkered in between whiles but that is doubtful. Also if you (or should i say your car) has a problem that seems a bit odd, there are loads of knowledgeable people on here more than happy to help, even if only with an opinion of what it most likely is. That might give you more of an idea of what your chosen garage is actually suggesting and whether it's a likely scenario. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Sep 18th, 2019, 08:50	#4
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:12 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Funnily enough the two garages I have used recently aren't on that list. They were both excellent and knew Volvo's ( of all ages ) inside out. They were also very competitive in their labour charges If you fancy a nice drive and a little visit to Lochmaben ( nice cafe's and a walk round Mill Loch ) you should visit Andy at Dumfries Volvo. Really great guys who know 700/900 series inside out and are also building a very interesting 940 rally car ! __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Sep 23rd, 2019, 06:45	#6
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 16:38 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	Ams Give my brother a ring in Salford. He has helped me with my 700/900 series. I have 2 760's at the moment. Ams 0161 877 7511. __________________ new engine! new car!

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