TVR London - anyone been?

[targarama]

Is it open now? Are they selling like hotcakes to poseur city types? Are they open on Sundays?

I can't find any web site for the dealership so I thought I'd ask.

[Golden Boy]

Yes. Very impressive, decent display of cars, all as you would expect. Access is tricky, especially getting out. However I understand it is just a 'showroom', not a dealership, whatever that means...

[Tam Lin]

Golden Boy said:

Yes. Very impressive, decent display of cars, all as you would expect. Access is tricky, especially getting out. However I understand it is just a 'showroom', not a dealership, whatever that means...

I think it means that they are a sales outlet for the factory, rather than a dealership, so for example no servicing carried out on site. I had a quick peek around last Thursday, so they're definitely open: they'll be selling new TVRs, and very late second hand stuff (i.e. bit like AFN do for Porsche, a little down the A4).

Everyone was very friendly, and they've got a couple of sights worth seeing downstairs in "the bunker": NS's Russian liveried Tuscan was there, and a Tamora with some serious motorsport goodies (e.g. Motec ECU).

[targarama]

So if you buy a car from them who does the warranty work? Several owners have mentioned dealers being reluctant to take on doing work on cars they didnt sell due to a lower labour rate paid by the factory (similar to most manufacturers I understand).

[Rower]

I called in last Wednesday ( opening day ) lots of kit including a LH drive tuscan and about 3 Sagari (s)all presided over by a very affable Ben Samuelson ! Def worth a call by , although no bacon sarnies offered on my visit!

[Tam Lin]

targarama said:

So if you buy a car from them who does the warranty work? Several owners have mentioned dealers being reluctant to take on doing work on cars they didnt sell due to a lower labour rate paid by the factory (similar to most manufacturers I understand).

Indeed. The other interesting point which, unless I had misunderstood, is "under discussion" is the level of guarantee used TVRs from them will come with. After all, you are buying from the factory.

[blackmonday]

Tam Lin said:

...and they've got a couple of sights worth seeing downstairs in "the bunker": NS's Russian liveried Tuscan was there, and a Tamora with some serious motorsport goodies (e.g. Motec ECU).

Does anyone know any further details about this special Tamora?

[guymarks]

Went and test drove their purple Sagaris this weekend which was fantastic.

Edward, who i believe is senior salesman, said they are looking at a site out of town for servicing. London owners will be able to drop off their cars which will be whisked out of town on a low loader, serviced and then returned. They also have a car lift downstairs so they can carry out 'quick fixes' on customer cars on site.

The underground parking is great even if the spaces are a little small, every edge is covered in black and yellow rubber! A few spanking Tam's and Sag's in there too...