TVR Dreadnought any good?

[Billy_rfc]

northo said:

Sparky69 said:

£1200 for 12000M service by indy in Scotland (dreadnaught haven't been a main dealer for sometime correct me if I'm wrong) £600 for 12000M service by indy in England! I just think its unfair that the only well knowen garage that can service a TVR in Scotland charges twice as much as most garages down south. And is obviously lossing trade from it which is sad!

Dreadnaught are an official TVR service centre and have been for 24 years - you stand corrected.

Do they charge twice as much as most garages down south?

We have just had the Tuscan back from a 12k service (yesterday as it happens!) - cost £857 including VAT.

I think it is unfair that people come on to the forum and make crass statements that are not necessarily based on fact.

I seem to recall the last time someone was on the forum complaining about their service prices Brian Luti actually contacted the guy to find out waht the problem was, and the complainant had never even had their car at Dreadnaught.

As a customer, I can say from experience that they offer a great service and at £55 per hour are as cheap as can be expected for a specialist.


Ed

Dreadnought are £65 an hour aren't they? They ain't been £55 for a few years now. They do a good job but as has been said already you pay for it.

[neilboyd]

I picked up my Tamora from Dreadnought last night - after a 6,000 mile service.
(What a great evening for a drive)

Anyway, I have four things to add to this thread:
1: Dreadnought's hourly rate has been reduced to £55.
2: They didn't charge for several "bits & bobs" (one of which was stripping down a door mirror!)
3: It was running well when it went in for its service, but is now running noticeably smoother.
4: Be VERY careful if you're driving to Callander in heavy rain (i.e. Sunday night!) There were a few buttock-clenching moments with standing water!

I'll echo some of the other comments re dealer choice: Its your car and you are free to have it serviced wherever you wish.
Personally, however, I'll be sticking with Dreadnought.

Neil

Edited by neilboyd on Wednesday 16th January 21:13