Volvo specialist in Cheshire?

Volvo83 · Feb 23rd, 2017, 20:39

Hi
Just recently joined due to becoming a xc60 owner, I was just wondering if anyone can give me some advice, I am after a Volvo specialist in the Cheshire area, I live in Northwich which is about 15 miles from Chester if that helps.
I have done some research and I found a few like Cheshire auto services, Greg Watson and another one called hallmark, but I don't know which one comes more recommend?
The reason I am asking this is the car is due for a service a 108000 miles service so it will need a cambelt etc.... Rybrook in Chester was quoting me £880!!

Many thanks for any help

VivaLaVolvo · Feb 23rd, 2017, 23:19

Deeside Motor Centre on, well, Deeside.

Not the cheapest about but they know Volvos inside out and are certainly cheaper than main dealers.

Having said that, £880 for the 108k service isn't bad at all. I'm sure Rybrook quoted me £1,100 for my V70 T5 about 3 years ago.

Anyway, call Deeside Motor Centre and get a price. I'm sure they'll be cheaper than rybrook and they're good, honest and trustworthy.

canis · Feb 24th, 2017, 07:45

I'm curious. What work is undertaken for 108,000 miles at £880?

VivaLaVolvo · Feb 24th, 2017, 08:04

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Originally Posted by canis

I'm curious. What work is undertaken for 108,000 miles at £880?

Main thing is the timing belt and, I think, aux belts.

I guess it's the same for a Diesel as it is for a petrol in that respect.

On the petrol it's also pretty much every other service item. Oil, filters, plugs, coolant etc.

Not sure if it's the same for diesels for the usual service items.

runstock · Feb 24th, 2017, 08:40

Give Seb at SLR Motors in Moore (Warrington) a call https://www.facebook.com/slrmotorcompany/

Volvo83 · Feb 24th, 2017, 10:43

Thank you will have a look at them, just out of interest has no one tried hallmark in Stockport?

galloot633 · Feb 24th, 2017, 20:12

yes, a while ago a member mentioned asking them about a transmission flush , he wasn't impressed if I remember by their response and didn't use them, not heard about them since , there's an indi in south-port that gets good reviews, may be a bit far for you though
Dave
Dave

galloot633 · Feb 24th, 2017, 20:22

I've also realised unless you want software updates ( dealer only ) any good garage with Bosch diagnostics is perfectly adequate , a couple of years ago I went to a recommended " specialist " in Warrington that was rubbish , never again , whereas I had a turbo hose go last week while in Aldershot so had to go to a local garage with Bosch diagnostics who did a superb job
Dave

VivaLaVolvo · Feb 24th, 2017, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by galloot633

I've also realised unless you want software updates ( dealer only ) any good garage with Bosch diagnostics is perfectly adequate , a couple of years ago I went to a recommended " specialist " in Warrington that was rubbish , never again , whereas I had a turbo hose go last week while in Aldershot so had to go to a local garage with Bosch diagnostics who did a superb job
Dave

Deeside Motor Centre can do software updates - they're updating mine when it's in for the suspension on Wednesday. I want the latest software updates on there before I take the readings for my MTE remap.

galloot633 · Feb 24th, 2017, 21:25

How much does a software update cost , I mean all modules ?
Dave

Feb 23rd, 2017, 20:39	#1
Volvo83 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2018 09:26 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northwich	Volvo specialist in Cheshire? Hi Just recently joined due to becoming a xc60 owner, I was just wondering if anyone can give me some advice, I am after a Volvo specialist in the Cheshire area, I live in Northwich which is about 15 miles from Chester if that helps. I have done some research and I found a few like Cheshire auto services, Greg Watson and another one called hallmark, but I don't know which one comes more recommend? The reason I am asking this is the car is due for a service a 108000 miles service so it will need a cambelt etc.... Rybrook in Chester was quoting me £880!! Many thanks for any help

Feb 24th, 2017, 08:40	#5
runstock Junior Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 11:41 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Runcorn	Give Seb at SLR Motors in Moore (Warrington) a call https://www.facebook.com/slrmotorcompany/ __________________ 1998 V70 2.5T Auto Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 2003 S60 T5 SE Manual Jan 2016 - May 2017 2005 V70 T5 SE LUX Manual May 2017 -

Feb 23rd, 2017, 23:19	#2
VivaLaVolvo Senior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2020 08:18 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cheshire	Deeside Motor Centre on, well, Deeside. Not the cheapest about but they know Volvos inside out and are certainly cheaper than main dealers. Having said that, £880 for the 108k service isn't bad at all. I'm sure Rybrook quoted me £1,100 for my V70 T5 about 3 years ago. Anyway, call Deeside Motor Centre and get a price. I'm sure they'll be cheaper than rybrook and they're good, honest and trustworthy.

Feb 24th, 2017, 07:45	#3
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	I'm curious. What work is undertaken for 108,000 miles at £880?

Feb 24th, 2017, 10:43	#6
Volvo83 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2018 09:26 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northwich	Thank you will have a look at them, just out of interest has no one tried hallmark in Stockport?

Feb 24th, 2017, 20:12	#7
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Today 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	yes, a while ago a member mentioned asking them about a transmission flush , he wasn't impressed if I remember by their response and didn't use them, not heard about them since , there's an indi in south-port that gets good reviews, may be a bit far for you though Dave Dave

Feb 24th, 2017, 20:22	#8
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Today 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	I've also realised unless you want software updates ( dealer only ) any good garage with Bosch diagnostics is perfectly adequate , a couple of years ago I went to a recommended " specialist " in Warrington that was rubbish , never again , whereas I had a turbo hose go last week while in Aldershot so had to go to a local garage with Bosch diagnostics who did a superb job Dave

Feb 24th, 2017, 21:25	#10
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Today 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	How much does a software update cost , I mean all modules ? Dave

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