Volvo Specialist Near Reading

Volvo Specialist Near Reading

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Z06George

Original Poster:

2,519 posts

196 months

Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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As per title, can anyone recommend me one please?

Thanks!

Jimbo.

4,039 posts

196 months

Thursday 24th March 2016
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There's always Horton Cars:

http://hortoncars.co.uk

Whilst not exactly near Reading, everything I've heard tells me they're worth the drive up, and they do have loan cars if that helps?

MadDad

3,835 posts

268 months

Friday 25th March 2016
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When I had my V70 I used this guy a few times, really good - no fuss, well priced but no bells and whistles!

http://www.garagebasingstoke.co.uk/

Basingstoke, so only 20-30 odd mins from Reading.

Z06George

Original Poster:

2,519 posts

196 months

Saturday 26th March 2016
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Thanks for the replies guys, I will get in touch with them!

Colin RedGriff

2,535 posts

264 months

Monday 28th March 2016
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I've just bought a Volvo so I'm watching this. There is a listing on the Volvo club forum recommended by the members, not tried them myself yet

Wokingham
http://www.kingstreet-motors.co.uk/index.html

Camberley
http://www.civc.co.uk/

Basingstoke
http://www.k-techautomotive.co.uk/index.php

Farnborough
http://www.accukltd.co.uk/

No website but
Volvo Tec
Address:Unit 6 Bound Oak Industrial Estate Eversley Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading
Town:Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode:RG2 9PN
Telephone:0118 976 2526

DJT

231 posts

168 months

Friday 1st April 2016
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Been using ACC for at least 10 years. I would (and have) recommend them. Decent guys, got all the Volvo knowlwedge/equipment and fit genuine parts.

Quickmoose

4,690 posts

130 months

Friday 1st April 2016
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I used the Camberely one for 3 years 'Civc', highly recommended.

Z06George

Original Poster:

2,519 posts

196 months

Sunday 24th April 2016
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Sorry for such a late reply to you all, I ended up going with the specialists in Basingstoke. Very happy with the service!
Cheers all!

SteelerSE

1,938 posts

163 months

Monday 28th June 2021
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Holy thread resurrection Batman! smile

Thanks for the recommendations - my independent guy has retired and I needed some pointers. thumbup

sb-1

3,321 posts

270 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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DJT said:
Been using ACC for at least 10 years. I would (and have) recommend them. Decent guys, got all the Volvo knowlwedge/equipment and fit genuine parts.
I have also been using these guys for some years,on 3 different Volvo's.
Highly recommended.

SteelerSE

1,938 posts

163 months

Thursday 15th July 2021
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Thanks sb-1 - I used them for the big cambelt service and they also found a bunch of other things that needed doing. It was expensive but they kept me informed and really knew their stuff.

Mark_Blanchard

861 posts

262 months

Tuesday 27th July 2021
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Voltech - Richard Plumber - 07766 754410. Worked on my Volvo for many years. Very good and honest as they come.

SteelerSE

1,938 posts

163 months

Thursday 29th July 2021
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Where's he based?

lobster940

664 posts

162 months

Friday 30th July 2021
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MadDad said:
When I had my V70 I used this guy a few times, really good - no fuss, well priced but no bells and whistles!

http://www.garagebasingstoke.co.uk/

Basingstoke, so only 20-30 odd mins from Reading.
I second this. Martin Matthewson is a real gent and knows his Ovlovs.

Justin S

3,657 posts

268 months

Monday 16th August 2021
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lobster940 said:
MadDad said:
When I had my V70 I used this guy a few times, really good - no fuss, well priced but no bells and whistles!

http://www.garagebasingstoke.co.uk/

Basingstoke, so only 20-30 odd mins from Reading.
I second this. Martin Matthewson is a real gent and knows his Ovlovs.
Taking my XC60 there on Wednesday for a service visit , so will report back after, with my own review.

Justin S

3,657 posts

268 months

Friday 20th August 2021
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Well my review for Matthewsons is pretty rubbish, as couldnt fault anything to be honest, so what can I say ?. They buy Volvo parts from my local dealer , yet manage to service the car for £150 less. I now loose out on Volvo breakdown cover, but have cover with a policy with my other cars.
If you are a mountainbiker, like myself, do take your bike. There is some amazing riding from the off. Spent 2 1/2 hrs riding ( and getting a little lost as missed some byways) but the ride was fantastic. So, buzzing from that and a bill that's more than reasonable , without paying for coffee machines and glass showrooms, means I have a new place to go to for my cars annual visit.

Stig

11,822 posts

291 months

Monday 4th March
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Another thread resurrection!

Having just bought a low mileage, but venerable C30 (which needs a timing belt change), am in need of an indie specialist.

I'm the Henley side of Reading (if that makes sense), so any local recommendations much appreciated.

Thanks!

TheGinger1

74 posts

71 months

Thursday 7th March
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My dad has used VMSCars in Wantage for years for his S80 and S60. Still uses them now even with no longer owning a Volvo