Independent specialist badly needed

psv · Jan 4th, 2019, 17:46

Looking for a reliable and knowledgeable specialist for my beloved V70R II AWD 2007. So far it has only seen dealer garages where they do expensive, bad work and display no ability, care or expertise.

I have looked into the list of independent garages, but it is old and many places are not around or are specialising in older cars.

I am located in Battersea, central London, but would be willing to travel for the right shop. I used to maintain my cars a while back when electronics and lack of time were less, so more often than not, I can tell a good mechanic when I see one.

Please email psv.volvo@gmail.com if you are aware of such shop(s).

Many thanks,
P.

andy_d · Jan 4th, 2019, 18:10

MRG in Chippenham spring to mind BUT local they are not

john.wigley · Jan 4th, 2019, 18:26

As 'andy d' implies, it rather depends on how far you are prepared to travel. I know of an outfit in Melton Mowbray that would not disappoint, but maybe that is too far?

Regards, John.

The Thong · Jan 4th, 2019, 18:33

There’s a Volvo specialist near Aylesbury, Horton Cars

https://www.hortoncars.co.uk

TT

moeandessv70 · Jan 4th, 2019, 20:05

If you are willing to travel to Westbury Wiltshire I can put you in touch with a first class Volvo technician
Cheers
Moe

northbradleys70 · Jan 4th, 2019, 20:23

Plus one on Westbury Wiltshire.

Spike56 · Jan 4th, 2019, 21:08

There is an indie in plumstead. Never used them so I don't know how good they are! J C Garage. Has a website.

Hughman · Jan 5th, 2019, 10:13

JC Garage are great. It's a father/son set-up who have been there for decades and really know their stuff. I've been using them for nearly 10 years with various cars - currently a V70R P2. They are conscientious and thorough, to the point of marking in Tippex when e.g. the cambelt was changed.

They are at 79 Bloomfield Road, SE18 7JJ, tel. 020 8316 0014.

For avoidance of doubt, I have absolutely no connection with them other than as a satisfied customer.

ThomasG · Jan 5th, 2019, 10:18

DMW

Sw19 2rr

Never actually used them (whatever I can I do myself), but theircadvice was invaluable at times.

Jan 4th, 2019, 17:46	#1
psv New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2024 09:09 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: London	Independent specialist badly needed Looking for a reliable and knowledgeable specialist for my beloved V70R II AWD 2007. So far it has only seen dealer garages where they do expensive, bad work and display no ability, care or expertise. I have looked into the list of independent garages, but it is old and many places are not around or are specialising in older cars. I am located in Battersea, central London, but would be willing to travel for the right shop. I used to maintain my cars a while back when electronics and lack of time were less, so more often than not, I can tell a good mechanic when I see one. Please email psv.volvo@gmail.com if you are aware of such shop(s). Many thanks, P.

Jan 4th, 2019, 18:10	#2
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	MRG in Chippenham spring to mind BUT local they are not __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 4th, 2019, 18:26	#3
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 09:17 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	As 'andy d' implies, it rather depends on how far you are prepared to travel. I know of an outfit in Melton Mowbray that would not disappoint, but maybe that is too far? Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Jan 4th, 2019, 18:33	#4
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:25 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	There’s a Volvo specialist near Aylesbury, Horton Cars https://www.hortoncars.co.uk TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jan 5th, 2019, 10:13	#8
Hughman Junior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2019 13:39 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London	JC Garage JC Garage are great. It's a father/son set-up who have been there for decades and really know their stuff. I've been using them for nearly 10 years with various cars - currently a V70R P2. They are conscientious and thorough, to the point of marking in Tippex when e.g. the cambelt was changed. They are at 79 Bloomfield Road, SE18 7JJ, tel. 020 8316 0014. For avoidance of doubt, I have absolutely no connection with them other than as a satisfied customer. __________________ Hughman - Now; V70R AWD 2003 - mildly modified Japanese import. Then; V70 D5 SE AWD 2006; 850 T5 LHD wagon; 53 V70 D5 SE; R V70 AWD; T V70 SE; P 850R (best ever until gearbox died); L 960 24 valve 3 litre saloon; E 240 GL wagon; A 240 GL saloon.

Jan 4th, 2019, 20:05	#5
moeandessv70 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Trowbridge	If you are willing to travel to Westbury Wiltshire I can put you in touch with a first class Volvo technician Cheers Moe

Jan 4th, 2019, 20:23	#6
northbradleys70 Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 11:46 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Trowbridge	Plus one on Westbury Wiltshire.

Jan 4th, 2019, 21:08	#7
Spike56 Master Member Last Online: Today 00:44 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orpington	There is an indie in plumstead. Never used them so I don't know how good they are! J C Garage. Has a website.

Jan 5th, 2019, 10:18	#9
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	DMW Sw19 2rr Never actually used them (whatever I can I do myself), but theircadvice was invaluable at times. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

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