Glasgow Servicing - NOT Taggarts! - Page 2

Nemesis · Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:28

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Originally Posted by scottishvolvo

Still going strong and still as good, I need to call to get some work sorted now you mention it.

That's great, I want to get a full service and other bits n'bobs done on my V70 D5. It's a 54plate but Iv had it for a few months now and want to get it sorted out.

scottishvolvo · Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:29

Best to call Dougie around about 9:15/9:30. If you don't get through keep trying, the phone will eventually ring and be answered. Or even pop by his place.

Nemesis · Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:57

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Originally Posted by scottishvolvo

Best to call Dougie around about 9:15/9:30. If you don't get through keep trying, the phone will eventually ring and be answered. Or even pop by his place.

Magic, I'll take a run past there tomorrow. Thanks

Nemesis · Dec 19th, 2010, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Magic, I'll take a run past there tomorrow. Thanks

Totally delighted with all the work carried out and the very reasonable bill presented.

Only downside is their alarming lack of communication, lol , do they ever answer the phone at this place.

All things considered though Volvomax gets my vote

t5_monkey · Jan 11th, 2011, 13:26

One of my clients just took his car to Taggarts Glasgow (V40) to get some jammed locking wheel nuts removed.

After their 'free inspection' they said his car needed £2K .. yes 2 grand of remedial work!! This was Kev240's concourse winning V40 2.0T car.

They took it to a friend who was a mechanic who said it was in PERFECT condition, and NONE of the work was even remotely close to needing doing.

morale? they will RIP YOU OFF!! go somewhere else.

JimG · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:20

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Originally Posted by eastendvolvo2010

...We give you a choice of genuine and non genuine parts,will source more expensve second hand parts for you if required...

Have I read this right? If I opted for second hand parts I would want them to be cheaper than new genuine parts.

scottishvolvo · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:24

Is a wee bit unclear, though I read it that if the part required was expensive then they could source a used part instead. I hope!

scottishvolvo · Mar 28th, 2011, 18:47

WOOHOO I was right.

Don't suppose you do loan cars?

Bill_56 · Apr 12th, 2011, 18:21

I hope I don't upset any admins by the following comments, and I sincerely apologise if I do.

But a few weeks ago a new Independent Specialist appeared in our midst, trading in the East End of Glasgow, he was making a few posts blowing his own trumpet. I did wonder if that was within forum rules and, indeed, his posts seem to have been deleted.

The thing is, I've been staying in Glasgow myself this past week, also in the East End, and yesterday I encountered a sudden crisis.... 'Service required' on dash, with substantial loss of power.

I called Taggarts, but they couldn't fit me in, even to read the codes, til end of the week. I explained that the reason I'm here is to visit a gravely ill relative, recently moved to a Hospice, and I'm acting as 'taxi driver' for ferrying relatives. Still, Taggarts couldn't help.

So I tracked down the new specialist, who I won't name without admin's permission. He read the codes, explained all the options to me, obtained & fitted original Volvo (at my request) spares, and I was back on the road in just over 24 hours. Labour costs were a lot less than I'm used to and he's a very knowledgable and pleasant guy as well. All things told, a very satisfactory experience for me.

cssharp59 · Jun 24th, 2011, 17:16

Volvomax at Springboig Rd is the place to go. Dougie is very knowledgeable
and did everything needed for a very fair price. I had no fears of being ripped off
or conned. Very pleasant man to deal with. Thanks to Volvo Owners Club forum
for the tip!
Carole

Dec 2nd, 2010, 18:29	#12
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Best to call Dougie around about 9:15/9:30. If you don't get through keep trying, the phone will eventually ring and be answered. Or even pop by his place. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Jan 11th, 2011, 13:26	#15
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	One of my clients just took his car to Taggarts Glasgow (V40) to get some jammed locking wheel nuts removed. After their 'free inspection' they said his car needed £2K .. yes 2 grand of remedial work!! This was Kev240's concourse winning V40 2.0T car. They took it to a friend who was a mechanic who said it was in PERFECT condition, and NONE of the work was even remotely close to needing doing. morale? they will RIP YOU OFF!! go somewhere else. __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Mar 28th, 2011, 18:24	#17
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Is a wee bit unclear, though I read it that if the part required was expensive then they could source a used part instead. I hope! __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Mar 28th, 2011, 18:47	#18
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	WOOHOO I was right. Don't suppose you do loan cars? __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Jun 24th, 2011, 17:16	#20
cssharp59 New Member Last Online: Jul 18th, 2011 21:47 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow	Volvo Service and MOT's in Glasgow Volvomax at Springboig Rd is the place to go. Dougie is very knowledgeable and did everything needed for a very fair price. I had no fears of being ripped off or conned. Very pleasant man to deal with. Thanks to Volvo Owners Club forum for the tip! Carole

Apr 12th, 2011, 18:21	#19
Bill_56 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2021 23:58 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Over the hill	I hope I don't upset any admins by the following comments, and I sincerely apologise if I do. But a few weeks ago a new Independent Specialist appeared in our midst, trading in the East End of Glasgow, he was making a few posts blowing his own trumpet. I did wonder if that was within forum rules and, indeed, his posts seem to have been deleted. The thing is, I've been staying in Glasgow myself this past week, also in the East End, and yesterday I encountered a sudden crisis.... 'Service required' on dash, with substantial loss of power. I called Taggarts, but they couldn't fit me in, even to read the codes, til end of the week. I explained that the reason I'm here is to visit a gravely ill relative, recently moved to a Hospice, and I'm acting as 'taxi driver' for ferrying relatives. Still, Taggarts couldn't help. So I tracked down the new specialist, who I won't name without admin's permission. He read the codes, explained all the options to me, obtained & fitted original Volvo (at my request) spares, and I was back on the road in just over 24 hours. Labour costs were a lot less than I'm used to and he's a very knowledgable and pleasant guy as well. All things told, a very satisfactory experience for me.

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