Servicing in South London

Pilgrim Tim · Feb 27th, 2008, 15:05

Hi all,

My recently acquired 2003 V70 is due for a service. This is my first Volvo, so I'm looking for advice on a decent service specialist. My local Volvo main dealers are either Doves of Croydon or Tollbar Twickenham. I've also identified two local independant Volvo specialists - Dean Motorworks (DMW) in Merton and AGH Motors in Wandsworth.

I'd be grateful for advice from anyone who has used any of these guys (good or bad). AGH Motors is the independent recommended on http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/garages/garages_town.php but I would prefer a personal recommendation.

Thanks,

Tim

doorman · Feb 27th, 2008, 22:58

If you want to have total confidence in who looks after your Volvo, and your prepared to travel that extra mile, then there is no better than RT Mechanics @ liphook Hampshire. Unlike any other garage, these are the only people that you will find that don't have any negative feed back. I am happy for these guys to have an open cheque to fill in on completion of any work carried out on my car. Need I say more!!!!????
David

Pilgrim Tim · Feb 28th, 2008, 10:40

Thanks David, but I'd prefer to stay local if I can.

I'm particaulrly interested to hear any views on DMW (www.dmwvolvo.com) because that would be the most convenient for me.

Tim

CTCNetwork · Feb 28th, 2008, 11:48

Hi,

If it is local, Hartfield Motors may be worth a try.
Based in Eden Park...
Speak to Peter...

Des. . .

shready · Feb 28th, 2008, 23:14

Tim,

I'm near you and I tried an independent in Kent, that I will never use again.

I then tried RT Mechanics in Liphook, Hampshire, last week actually. That is it, my car will no longer go anywhere else. Top guys, know their stuff and trust them totally.

OK, they are not local but they are good, very good.

Pilgrim Tim · Feb 29th, 2008, 09:19

Thanks Shready,

With the amount of people that use/recommend RT Mechanics on this forum, I'm surprised that these guys can ever fit anybody in!

I've just checked their website and they're only open Mon-Fri - I can't really justify a day off work "just" to get a car serviced.

Has anybody got any expereince of the garages mentioned in South London?

Tim

Pilgrim Tim · Mar 3rd, 2008, 15:19

*Shameless bump alert*

Surely someone has some first hand experience of one of the four garages mentioned?

CTCNetwork · Mar 3rd, 2008, 15:51

Hi,

No experience of RT but they are great by all accounts..
Never used DMW so I can't give any comment.
Have used Hartfield several times and service was generally quite good, but he is a small operator.

Des. . .

The old Tank Master · Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:34

Hi There,

I can recommend GB Autos. Glenn (Brown) is a 'Volvo Specialist', not sure if an ex employee (although I believe thay often are when they specilise)?

I have had 2 850's Glenn has looked after - although admittedley one was to read the last rights to after I got stung on a certain auction site (my fault!).

On my current car he has been 100% upfront with what needs doing, and what he recommends needs doing, without pressurising that it has to be done - if you get my drift!

He was surprised I found him (from the VOC) as he says he doesn't advertise at all - he works purely on word of mouth and positive reputation. Because of this I tend to book as early as poss - he will have a look at a car for you briefly to try to give an initial diagnosis, but they work on 2-3 weeks minimum booking for any work as they (only 2 of them I believe) are so busy. He also prices very reasonably.

His details are: G B Autos (G Brown Volvo Master Tech) 16a Cheam Common Worcester Park Surrey KT4 8RW 020 8330 6090.

It is actually North Cheam, between Sutton and Kingston.

If you want any more on this garage give me a shout (or him?).

Cheers,

John

Pilgrim Tim · Mar 5th, 2008, 09:42

Thanks all,

One last bump to ask if anyone has any experience of the following garages:

Doves of Croydon
Tollbar Twickenham
Dean Motorworks (DMW) in Merton
AGH Motors in Wandsworth

Tim

Feb 27th, 2008, 15:05	#1
Pilgrim Tim New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2014 15:56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London	Servicing in South London Hi all, My recently acquired 2003 V70 is due for a service. This is my first Volvo, so I'm looking for advice on a decent service specialist. My local Volvo main dealers are either Doves of Croydon or Tollbar Twickenham. I've also identified two local independant Volvo specialists - Dean Motorworks (DMW) in Merton and AGH Motors in Wandsworth. I'd be grateful for advice from anyone who has used any of these guys (good or bad). AGH Motors is the independent recommended on http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/garages/garages_town.php but I would prefer a personal recommendation. Thanks, Tim

Feb 27th, 2008, 22:58	#2
doorman Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 11:55 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hayling Island	If you want to have total confidence in who looks after your Volvo, and your prepared to travel that extra mile, then there is no better than RT Mechanics @ liphook Hampshire. Unlike any other garage, these are the only people that you will find that don't have any negative feed back. I am happy for these guys to have an open cheque to fill in on completion of any work carried out on my car. Need I say more!!!!???? David __________________ V70 'R' AWD

Feb 28th, 2008, 11:48	#4
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, If it is local, Hartfield Motors may be worth a try. Based in Eden Park... Speak to Peter... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 3rd, 2008, 15:51	#8
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, No experience of RT but they are great by all accounts.. Never used DMW so I can't give any comment. Have used Hartfield several times and service was generally quite good, but he is a small operator. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 3rd, 2008, 20:34	#9
The old Tank Master Junior Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2010 21:43 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London View Photos By: The old Tank Master	GB Autos Hi There, I can recommend GB Autos. Glenn (Brown) is a 'Volvo Specialist', not sure if an ex employee (although I believe thay often are when they specilise)? I have had 2 850's Glenn has looked after - although admittedley one was to read the last rights to after I got stung on a certain auction site (my fault!). On my current car he has been 100% upfront with what needs doing, and what he recommends needs doing, without pressurising that it has to be done - if you get my drift! He was surprised I found him (from the VOC) as he says he doesn't advertise at all - he works purely on word of mouth and positive reputation. Because of this I tend to book as early as poss - he will have a look at a car for you briefly to try to give an initial diagnosis, but they work on 2-3 weeks minimum booking for any work as they (only 2 of them I believe) are so busy. He also prices very reasonably. His details are: G B Autos (G Brown Volvo Master Tech) 16a Cheam Common Worcester Park Surrey KT4 8RW 020 8330 6090. It is actually North Cheam, between Sutton and Kingston. If you want any more on this garage give me a shout (or him?). Cheers, John __________________

Feb 28th, 2008, 10:40	#3
Pilgrim Tim New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2014 15:56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London	Thanks David, but I'd prefer to stay local if I can. I'm particaulrly interested to hear any views on DMW (www.dmwvolvo.com) because that would be the most convenient for me. Tim

Feb 28th, 2008, 23:14	#5
shready New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2010 17:58 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey	Tim, I'm near you and I tried an independent in Kent, that I will never use again. I then tried RT Mechanics in Liphook, Hampshire, last week actually. That is it, my car will no longer go anywhere else. Top guys, know their stuff and trust them totally. OK, they are not local but they are good, very good.

Feb 29th, 2008, 09:19	#6
Pilgrim Tim New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2014 15:56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London	Thanks Shready, With the amount of people that use/recommend RT Mechanics on this forum, I'm surprised that these guys can ever fit anybody in! I've just checked their website and they're only open Mon-Fri - I can't really justify a day off work "just" to get a car serviced. Has anybody got any expereince of the garages mentioned in South London? Tim

Mar 3rd, 2008, 15:19	#7
Pilgrim Tim New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2014 15:56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London	Shameless bump alert Surely someone has some first hand experience of one of the four garages mentioned?

Mar 5th, 2008, 09:42	#10
Pilgrim Tim New Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2014 15:56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London	Thanks all, One last bump to ask if anyone has any experience of the following garages: Doves of Croydon Tollbar Twickenham Dean Motorworks (DMW) in Merton AGH Motors in Wandsworth Tim

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