Service Issues: - Service Costs ?

patl · Jan 14th, 2008, 10:17

Hi,

Just been getting a couple of quotes for my 2006 D5 geartronic for its second annual service and they are ranging from £370 (Newbury) to £435 (Salisbury).

What is a 'reasonable' cost ?? Is £370 good, or have any of you out there done better ?? Anybody got recommendations for dealers in the South ??

Thanks,
Patrick.

Nunchukhamster · Jan 14th, 2008, 10:21

I would give RT Mechanics, a highly regarded independent, a ring. They are a little bit further away than I would guess you are currently looking (they are at Liphook) but if you search the forums you'll see they have very good reports, and people often drive over a hundred miles to use them.Because of the block exemption rule change, you no longer need to have servicing done by a Volvo maindealer to maintain your warranty.

RoyMacDonald · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:08

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Originally Posted by patl

Hi,

Just been getting a couple of quotes for my 2006 D5 geartronic for its second annual service and they are ranging from £370 (Newbury) to £435 (Salisbury).

What is a 'reasonable' cost ?? Is £370 good, or have any of you out there done better ?? Anybody got recommendations for dealers in the South ??

Thanks,
Patrick.

I think Fawcetts of Newbury are pretty good and they do use the Volvo recommended oil, unlike a lot of the main dealers. I see you're in Bournmouth though, so that is a fair way to travel. I use an indi, Charlwood Volvo ( near Gatwick) now as they are closer to me and I'm happy with them. There is a list of indi's on the VOC main site.

Roy

patl · Feb 4th, 2008, 15:11

Well, after a few more quotes and a couple of emails to my local dealer (who happen to own the 4 nearest Volvo dealers to me and have a monopoly here) they will knock £65 off and collect and deliver my car. I still feel I am paying through the nose because of where I live, but I will have to live with it for the convenience.

Cheapest main dealer £285
Most expensive main dealer £435
What I will pay £370
Indi £225

Pat.

Jan 14th, 2008, 10:17	#1
patl Junior Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2008 19:48 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth View Photos By: patl	Service Costs ? Hi, Just been getting a couple of quotes for my 2006 D5 geartronic for its second annual service and they are ranging from £370 (Newbury) to £435 (Salisbury). What is a 'reasonable' cost ?? Is £370 good, or have any of you out there done better ?? Anybody got recommendations for dealers in the South ?? Thanks, Patrick.

Jan 14th, 2008, 10:21	#2
Nunchukhamster Gone. Last Online: Aug 4th, 2009 09:14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Zarg	I would give RT Mechanics, a highly regarded independent, a ring. They are a little bit further away than I would guess you are currently looking (they are at Liphook) but if you search the forums you'll see they have very good reports, and people often drive over a hundred miles to use them.Because of the block exemption rule change, you no longer need to have servicing done by a Volvo maindealer to maintain your warranty. __________________ Bored of the idiots, the "victims" and the spammers who have taken over this forum.

Feb 4th, 2008, 15:11	#4
patl Junior Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2008 19:48 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth View Photos By: patl	Well, after a few more quotes and a couple of emails to my local dealer (who happen to own the 4 nearest Volvo dealers to me and have a monopoly here) they will knock £65 off and collect and deliver my car. I still feel I am paying through the nose because of where I live, but I will have to live with it for the convenience. Cheapest main dealer £285 Most expensive main dealer £435 What I will pay £370 Indi £225 Pat.

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