Any South Wales Specialist Garages?

louis.howe · Dec 5th, 2019, 12:25

Can anyone recommend a good Volvo Independent Garage in South Wales (Newport/Cardiff/Swansea/Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire) to perform a preventative gearbox oil change on my XC90 D5?

rudi dudi · Dec 5th, 2019, 12:56

Bvs in Bridgend have a good reputation.

louis.howe · Dec 5th, 2019, 15:03

Thanks - I'll look them up. Have you used them yourself?

green van man · Dec 5th, 2019, 16:04

There was one in Cardiff down the Bay, about a mile or so from the volvo dealers that are there. In fact he was the master technician at volvo that set himself up as an independant.
I used him for buying bits years ago but never worked on my car. He seemed to know what he was talking about.
Wether he is still there or not I don't know.

I know the job you are after is £350+ vat at my dealers in Aberaeron

Paul.

louis.howe · Dec 5th, 2019, 16:14

Hi Paul, Thanks for the info. I didnt know dealers would undertake the job, £350+VAT seems steep though?

Michael Williamson · Dec 5th, 2019, 19:29

Can second BVS at Bridgend - a first class garage , have used them for several years now on all my Volvo's. they are very friendly, honest and I think reasonably priced. They changed the gearbox oil on my old XC70 a couple of years back and will be doing the same on my 'new' XC60 - for less than half the dealers quoted price. A bonus for you is they are only a couple of miles off the M4 so easy to find/get to!

stephend · Dec 5th, 2019, 19:54

I can recommend Cefn Smithy Service Station in High Cross, Newport. They don't claim to be Volvo (or other) specialists, but I've had my cars serviced and MoT'd by them for several years, and bought my Ford from them. They're totally straightforward, do first-rate work, and are a pleasure to deal with.

HDAV · Dec 5th, 2019, 20:29

BVS I have heard things about did a mates gearbox oil on a 90, but try the dealer in Abergavenny might be suprised.....

louis.howe · Dec 10th, 2019, 11:04

Thanks for all the feedback, Ill get booked into BVS after Christmas

Grommet49 · Dec 10th, 2019, 17:10

Hi, take a look at FRF Volvo in Swansea. They have a spares guy who is often appearing on this forum with good discounts on genuine Volvo spares. It might be useful to just ask them to quote on your gearbox oil change even if it is just for comparison purposes.
Good luck,
Will

Dec 5th, 2019, 12:25	#1
louis.howe New Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2019 19:32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire	Any South Wales Specialist Garages? Can anyone recommend a good Volvo Independent Garage in South Wales (Newport/Cardiff/Swansea/Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire) to perform a preventative gearbox oil change on my XC90 D5? __________________ 2004 Volvo XC90 D5 Black 2006 Volvo V50 D5 Black

Dec 5th, 2019, 15:03	#3
louis.howe New Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2019 19:32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire	Thanks - I'll look them up. Have you used them yourself? __________________ 2004 Volvo XC90 D5 Black 2006 Volvo V50 D5 Black

Dec 5th, 2019, 16:14	#5
louis.howe New Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2019 19:32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire	Hi Paul, Thanks for the info. I didnt know dealers would undertake the job, £350+VAT seems steep though? __________________ 2004 Volvo XC90 D5 Black 2006 Volvo V50 D5 Black

Dec 5th, 2019, 19:54	#7
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	I can recommend Cefn Smithy Service Station in High Cross, Newport. They don't claim to be Volvo (or other) specialists, but I've had my cars serviced and MoT'd by them for several years, and bought my Ford from them. They're totally straightforward, do first-rate work, and are a pleasure to deal with. __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

Dec 10th, 2019, 11:04	#9
louis.howe New Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2019 19:32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pembrokeshire	Thanks for all the feedback, Ill get booked into BVS after Christmas __________________ 2004 Volvo XC90 D5 Black 2006 Volvo V50 D5 Black

Dec 5th, 2019, 12:56	#2
rudi dudi DPF free.FCUK Greta he he Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bristol	Bvs in Bridgend have a good reputation.

Dec 5th, 2019, 16:04	#4
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	There was one in Cardiff down the Bay, about a mile or so from the volvo dealers that are there. In fact he was the master technician at volvo that set himself up as an independant. I used him for buying bits years ago but never worked on my car. He seemed to know what he was talking about. Wether he is still there or not I don't know. I know the job you are after is £350+ vat at my dealers in Aberaeron Paul.

Dec 5th, 2019, 19:29	#6
Michael Williamson New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:50 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Llantwit Major	Can second BVS at Bridgend - a first class garage , have used them for several years now on all my Volvo's. they are very friendly, honest and I think reasonably priced. They changed the gearbox oil on my old XC70 a couple of years back and will be doing the same on my 'new' XC60 - for less than half the dealers quoted price. A bonus for you is they are only a couple of miles off the M4 so easy to find/get to!

Dec 5th, 2019, 20:29	#8
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	BVS I have heard things about did a mates gearbox oil on a 90, but try the dealer in Abergavenny might be suprised.....

Dec 10th, 2019, 17:10	#10
Grommet49 Will N Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 10:13 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hermon, Crymych	Hi, take a look at FRF Volvo in Swansea. They have a spares guy who is often appearing on this forum with good discounts on genuine Volvo spares. It might be useful to just ask them to quote on your gearbox oil change even if it is just for comparison purposes. Good luck, Will __________________ MY2017 XC60 SE LUX NAV D5 AWD Geartronic, Winter Pack, Flamenco Red, detachable towbar

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