Non franchise garages list

[Bob]

We have a list of these non franchise garages and mechanics and it is made up from recommendations from others who have used them. If you want to add a garage to the list then send it in.

Please note this is not for a garage or mechanic to advertise their services, it is only for owners to pass on a recommendation.

The list is HERE

Bob

[Peter Milnes]

Bob, I have supporting literature and business cards for "Old and Fast" and a "raison d'etre". Terry Houghton is an excellent engineer as is his business partner, Simon Shackell. Their website is up and running at www.oldandfast.co.uk and they can be e-mailed on office@oldandfast.co.uk. If you would like a copy of flyer and business card I can send them to you.

All the best, Peter.

[flint]

Hi,
I checked the link which lists the non franchised Volvo mechanics.
Went to one of the garages for Tyne and Wear (both in Sunderland) and the garage was flattened for a new housing estate so guessing this list is a bit old!
Does anyone no of any good non franchised Volvo mechanics in the Newcastle area?
Cheers

[4 forty]

i can highly recommend, scots bank motor services, behind barclays bank, southwick green, sunderland, sr52pg, phone 0191 5497500.
a volvo trained technician, who has been in business for over 23 years, very reasonable labour charges,and first class workmanship.

[bonus123]

Originally Posted by 4 forty

i can highly recommend, scots bank motor services, behind barclays bank, southwick green, sunderland, sr52pg, phone 0191 5497500.
a volvo trained technician, who has been in business for over 23 years, very reasonable labour charges,and first class workmanship.

i will second that...top class.

[tj101c70]

Will agreed, the list need checking, as a bit dated,,
I know the Colin @ SILVERMEAD MOTORS in Devon, shut up a good few years ago at least 5 !! ,, think he's now in Spain somewhere ??

[4 forty]

Originally Posted by 4 forty

i can highly recommend, scots bank motor services, behind barclays bank, southwick green, sunderland, sr52pg, phone 0191 5497500.
a volvo trained technician, who has been in business for over 23 years, very reasonable labour charges,and first class workmanship.

and now an acredited member of the good garage scheme.

[Jonners]

As a new (to me anyway) Volvo owner I thought I'd done the research and chosen carefully when looking for a garage to carry out the 48k service on my 4 year old S60.

With an MOT imminent I also asked the guys at South Hants to give the car a once over so as to avoid any nasty surprises at the test. They gave it a clean bill of health and I received a tyre condition report showing all wheels to be legal. That was a fortnight and 200 miles ago.

Yesterday I had the car MOT'd and imagine my surprise when it failed the test on tyre condition. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen the condition of the tyres with my own eyes. The inside shoulder of each front tyre was totally bald and there was actually a strand of cord showing through one of them! So not only were the tyres illegal but also a serious alignment issue was highlighted too. But not by South Hants Garage who apparently have different standards to the MOT test boys! Makes me wonder what else they missed and whether I was wise to choose them in the first place.

I won't be going back again and you probably shouldn't either.

[Bas_k]

Originally Posted by flint

Hi,
I checked the link which lists the non franchised Volvo mechanics.
Went to one of the garages for Tyne and Wear (both in Sunderland) and the garage was flattened for a new housing estate so guessing this list is a bit old!
Does anyone no of any good non franchised Volvo mechanics in the Newcastle area?
Cheers

Hi (S40)
I would recommend you try AUTOFIX(North East) Limited
Algernon Ind Estate
Shiremoor
NE27 0NB
Tel(0191)252 2355
They are Volvo Specialists and most helpful. I use them quite regularly and think they are great. Most of my Chums use them what-ever car.
Regards Bas.

[sjb]

I can recommend Camberley Volvo Centre, Doman Road,Camberley,Surrey.

Good advise,service and good prices.