108k Service - Suggestions in Midlands?

Timbotambo · Nov 14th, 2013, 14:02

I have called two places so far, Paul Rigby Volvo and TMS (I think) in Coventry for a 108k service on my XC60. Both are coming out around £800 each, reduced to £650 when pressed as bit. This is because this service involves the cam and aux belts! Does anyone know anywhere else who may be able to do this service in the Midlands area cheaper?

Thanks

Crockers · Nov 14th, 2013, 15:03

£650 with both belts changed doesn't strike me as over the top.

stu0710 · Nov 14th, 2013, 15:14

I have used Tollbar in Warwick for the servicing of my XC60, and they have been thorough and reasonable. They also give you a full years Volvo breakdown cover (worth about £80) with each annual service.

ex Triumph Man · Dec 18th, 2013, 19:04

I think you will find that the 12 month roadside assistance is not unique to Tollbar. Lloyd Volvo at Carlisle do this and I think it is franchised dealer policy.

Arianne · Dec 18th, 2013, 19:07

........is free from every UK Volvo dealer when you have a service there.

£650 for annual service and full timing belt change sounds like a fair price, based on my own experience when our XC90 needed doing.

Timbotambo · Dec 23rd, 2013, 15:31

By way of update, I managed to get Volvo Birmingham (Paul Rigby) to do it for £632, which was a price match to the Coventry branch. They also gave the 12 months free roadside assist, software updates etc.

Next cheapest was the specialist in Burntwood for £650

GMcL · Dec 23rd, 2013, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Timbotambo

They also gave the 12 months free roadside assist

Isn't this a bah humgug ! Ford are rubbish, Service Activated Roadside Assist (SARA) initiative?

Arianne · Dec 24th, 2013, 17:57

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Originally Posted by GMcL

Isn't this a bah humgug ! Ford are rubbish, Service Activated Roadside Assist (SARA) initiative?

Am I mistaking something here? I think that the Volvo Assist is quite good. I would have my car serviced at the main dealer anyway and, in the last couple of years, Volvo Assist has come free with the service.

It includes European breakdown cover, including repatriation of the car (I think), and so saves me about £60 p.a. in buying a seperate insurance policy or adding euro cover to my breakdown recovery.

We have used the scheme once and they call centre was fine and the car was recovered in next to no time.

So, on the basis that I can be a bit naive at times, is there something I am missing about Volvo Assist?

Nov 14th, 2013, 14:02	#1
Timbotambo Been around a while.... Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 08:40 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biiiiiiiirming'am	108k Service - Suggestions in Midlands? I have called two places so far, Paul Rigby Volvo and TMS (I think) in Coventry for a 108k service on my XC60. Both are coming out around £800 each, reduced to £650 when pressed as bit. This is because this service involves the cam and aux belts! Does anyone know anywhere else who may be able to do this service in the Midlands area cheaper? Thanks

Nov 14th, 2013, 15:03	#2
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	£650 with both belts changed doesn't strike me as over the top. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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stu0710 Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2017 17:10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LEAMINGTON SPA	I have used Tollbar in Warwick for the servicing of my XC60, and they have been thorough and reasonable. They also give you a full years Volvo breakdown cover (worth about £80) with each annual service. __________________ MY11 D3 DRIVe R-DESIGN IN PASSION RED

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Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	Free 12mth Volvo Assist ........is free from every UK Volvo dealer when you have a service there. £650 for annual service and full timing belt change sounds like a fair price, based on my own experience when our XC90 needed doing.

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ex Triumph Man Senior Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 19:22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kirkcudbright	I think you will find that the 12 month roadside assistance is not unique to Tollbar. Lloyd Volvo at Carlisle do this and I think it is franchised dealer policy.

Dec 23rd, 2013, 15:31	#6
Timbotambo Been around a while.... Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 08:40 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biiiiiiiirming'am	By way of update, I managed to get Volvo Birmingham (Paul Rigby) to do it for £632, which was a price match to the Coventry branch. They also gave the 12 months free roadside assist, software updates etc. Next cheapest was the specialist in Burntwood for £650

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