AM Dealers/Independents - Reading area?

[paulco69]

Hi all,
Found out that AM Reading has closed its doors for what-ever reason, and they are re-directing their customers to Sevenoaks in Kent. Living in the Reading area, I am not going to be driving all that way!
Anyone had any dealings or know of anything in the Reading area?

[paulco69]

Neil1300r said:

Nearest ones would be HWM - Walton, Surrey - main dealer
Trinity Engineering - Cobham, Surrey - Indie.

Thanks Neil1300r - ever had any experience of any of those places at all? Ie - would you or anyone you know recommend them?

[paulco69]

Thanks all, a few to `mull over` and get in touch with and see what they come back with!
I have heard rumours that there is a brand new AM official dealer opening near Reading somewhere...who and when I don't know - but you know what these rumours are like, might not even happen!!

[paulco69]

hashluck said:

Supposed to be HR Owen at Pangbourne if they can get planning to expand the site. Yes really.

Wow, that would be a great addition to Lamborghini and Bentley in Pangbourne! A small place I believe, but would definitely suit that kind of area.

[paulco69]

Well, it looks like it's DEFINATELY happening now. Just driven through Pangbourne and there's signage up and everything!
Popped in to have a chat aswell, and they showed me the plans and it looks like it's going to be a pretty impressive 3 brand site (Aston, Lamborghini & Bentley). Apparently CAN do AM work `un-officially` until the workshop is up and running, then once AM sign them off HR Owen will be an official AM dealer for Reading area.

Interesting to see what happens....might have to give them a try.

[paulco69]

Jon39 said:

You should be invited to the opening party now Paul.

I wonder if Lamborghini will be at one end, Aston Martin at the other end, with Bentley in the middle, keeping the two types of owner apart.

That's what I'm hoping, can't beat a good old opening dealer opening with free champagne ;-)...might lead to discounted servicing too!
From what I saw, Lambo's staying where it is, Bentley's being re-jigged around, and Aston is bolted to the other end...that way there'll be no arguing from those `particular` Lambo owners LOL

[paulco69]

hashluck said:

Interesting, will go and have a nose one day as I can drive that way to work by way of a change.

Only concern about servicing is will they have any AM experienced technicians?

When I popped in, I met some of the Tech's, and there's one guy called Steve who's 14 years AM main dealer experienced, and a chap called Matt who's 10 years with Porsche GB...so there's quite a bit of experience there. I had the exact same concerns when I went in!

[paulco69]

hashluck said:

Great thanks! Opening date?

None as yet, Building work to be completed May 2015, but hoping to get approval from AM UK before that to start servicing/repair work (they reckon it'll be mid-Jan 2015 when the workshop re-furb is done)

I've subscribed to the HR Owen site to let me know when things happen.