Would u service a 129K V40 T4 (1999)@indpndnt Volvo garage?

naxnax · May 11th, 2007, 16:53

Hi all I'm a fresh one to this site. This forum is fantastic, I’ve managed to go through quite a few of your posts trying to investigate two issues I have with my recent purchase of a Volvo v40 T4(1999). I am hoping one of you Volvo gurus or lesser guru’s can give me some guidance.

I’ll post the second issue separately as that’s the one that’s really giving me problems.

I am at two minds as to servicing the car at a Volvo independent garage or should I just take it to the local garage? Cost is an issue (when isn’t it?!!  ) but then again a Volvo outfit would be a lot more familiar with the workings and spot problems quicker right? Some of u say don't bother do it at a local garage and others say go to an independent

Would like to hear your thoughts and as to where to take it, any of you folks used the following garages? I am based in East London. Many thanks Nax

SWEDISH MOTOR SERVICES
WALTHAMSTOW
LONDON E17

JC Garage
Plumstead
London SE18 7JJ

BRAYDON MTR. CO. LTD
5 DOWNS ROAD
LONDON E5 8QY

SOTOS KONTOPHYRGOS UNIT 1,
SOUTHGATE
LONDON N14 6LD

INDEPENDENT VOLVO SERVICES
LETCHWORTH
HERTFORDSHIRE
SG6 1HB

caveman · May 11th, 2007, 17:08

well if you can afford circa £85 +vat at a dealer for labour!
id take it to an indy, there are some very good ones about!
i dont live in london so ive not got an opinion on the indies on your list, but ive noticed braydon being mentioned on here quite a few times.
regards
cavey

naxnax · May 11th, 2007, 20:33

£85 + vat seems very reasonable, I'll find out what Braydon charge and book it in. I too have come across that name from posters in the forum.

Thanks caveman for the advice.

andykem · May 11th, 2007, 20:59

I'm sure that caveman just said that the HOURLY RATE was £85 +VAT! Mutiply that by about 3 and add the parts to get the Service cost.
HTH

caveman · May 11th, 2007, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by andykem

I'm sure that caveman just said that the HOURLY RATE was £85 +VAT! Mutiply that by about 3 and add the parts to get the Service cost.
HTH

yes, sorry i should have stated that is circa £85 + vat PER HOUR!!!
+ parts
regards
cavey

Chris1Roll · May 11th, 2007, 21:38

I would recommend doing it yourself, its not hard, if you take it to a garage quite often you'll only get the work experience lad doing it anyway!

naxnax · May 11th, 2007, 21:44

Yes I only realised after I replied to caveman that its £85 + vat /hour. I couldn't even get my old Honda civic serviced for less than £100 all in, thats when the penny dropped.

Anyway I always had a figure of about £500 for the complete job in my mind. Any more than that and that's nearly half of what I paid for it!!!!

cheers for advice
nax

May 11th, 2007, 16:53	#1
naxnax New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2007 11:47 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	Would u service a 129K V40 T4 (1999)@indpndnt Volvo garage? Hi all I'm a fresh one to this site. This forum is fantastic, I’ve managed to go through quite a few of your posts trying to investigate two issues I have with my recent purchase of a Volvo v40 T4(1999). I am hoping one of you Volvo gurus or lesser guru’s can give me some guidance. I’ll post the second issue separately as that’s the one that’s really giving me problems. I am at two minds as to servicing the car at a Volvo independent garage or should I just take it to the local garage? Cost is an issue (when isn’t it?!!  ) but then again a Volvo outfit would be a lot more familiar with the workings and spot problems quicker right? Some of u say don't bother do it at a local garage and others say go to an independent Would like to hear your thoughts and as to where to take it, any of you folks used the following garages? I am based in East London. Many thanks Nax SWEDISH MOTOR SERVICES WALTHAMSTOW LONDON E17 JC Garage Plumstead London SE18 7JJ BRAYDON MTR. CO. LTD 5 DOWNS ROAD LONDON E5 8QY SOTOS KONTOPHYRGOS UNIT 1, SOUTHGATE LONDON N14 6LD INDEPENDENT VOLVO SERVICES LETCHWORTH HERTFORDSHIRE SG6 1HB

May 11th, 2007, 20:59	#4
andykem Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 12:16 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: cheltenham	That's NOT £85 for a service! I'm sure that caveman just said that the HOURLY RATE was £85 +VAT! Mutiply that by about 3 and add the parts to get the Service cost. HTH

May 11th, 2007, 17:08	#2
caveman Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2009 15:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montego bay	well if you can afford circa £85 +vat at a dealer for labour! id take it to an indy, there are some very good ones about! i dont live in london so ive not got an opinion on the indies on your list, but ive noticed braydon being mentioned on here quite a few times. regards cavey

May 11th, 2007, 20:33	#3
naxnax New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2007 11:47 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	£85 + vat seems very reasonable, I'll find out what Braydon charge and book it in. I too have come across that name from posters in the forum. Thanks caveman for the advice.

May 11th, 2007, 21:38	#6
Chris1Roll Senior Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cannington	I would recommend doing it yourself, its not hard, if you take it to a garage quite often you'll only get the work experience lad doing it anyway!

May 11th, 2007, 21:44	#7
naxnax New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2007 11:47 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	Yes I only realised after I replied to caveman that its £85 + vat /hour. I couldn't even get my old Honda civic serviced for less than £100 all in, thats when the penny dropped. Anyway I always had a figure of about £500 for the complete job in my mind. Any more than that and that's nearly half of what I paid for it!!!! cheers for advice nax

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