Factory Service

[banana-s]

Is it true the factory are doing servicing again?

[Gaffer]

Its not fully decided weather to open the service department or not again.

Claire

[banana-s]

just called factory looks like its re opening - got told to ring back on monday

[Gaffer]

Well whats the point in asking if you rang the factory direct..?

*sigh*

[Daz26]

Always had the cerb serviced at the factory,so when the powers that be pulled the plug they severed the heart and the head looked elsewhere. Now I'm real comfy letting Ian take care of matters. Not one to plug services, but I'll make an exception this once. The Middlewich pleasure dome is like a one stop centre of excellence. Simmilar to the factory in that you can talk to the guy who's actually working on you motor. A straight talkin, no nonsence guy who's interested in you and moreso you pride and joy, rather than the faceless frontman who's motivated by the figures and your wallet. On the flip side, he makes a nice brew too!

[events]

Always had my Cerb & Tuscan serviced at the factory - always got to chat with the guys that worked on them and always got a good brew.

Glad they are opening up again. Just not sure if they will want to look after my current wheels!

[Augustus]

banana-s said:

just called factory looks like its re opening - got told to ring back on monday

After 6 on a Friday? Who are you trying to kid newbie?

[griff 1]

So why after all this time has the factory decided to reopen service ? And who will banana-s be ringing ? Himself ?

[shapeshifter]

But the factory 's in BLACKPOOL - no good when you live in the South East (or do they collect and deliver)

[wedge girl]

Full details are on the TVRcc home page www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/news_detail.asp?newsid=424

>> Edited by wedge girl on Saturday 4th March 20:05

[shapeshifter]

But the factory 's in BLACKPOOL - no good when you live in the South East (or do they collect and deliver)

[jellison]

Why the heck would any one take a car to bloody Blackpool to get it serviced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[billynomates]

jellison said:

Why the heck would any one take a car to bloody Blackpool to get it serviced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well you wouldn't not with that American lump under the hood...and you still call it a TVR

[griff 1]

Jellison, not everybody has your obvious level of engineering skill, but we do want people who know what they are doing with what is a very specialist car. I am in the process of getting another TVR,and take a cynical view on the factory reopening their service shop. Last time I phoned them they said they would not be opening it again (last year), so will support an independant with experienced people if I manage to buy another car (wife issues).

[trackcar]

jellison said:

Why the heck would any one take a car to bloody Blackpool to get it serviced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

presumably people close to Blackpool?

[barefoot]

Well I am delighted that the service department is open again. Heath and Paul know the cars inside and are very helpful, Leslie is also brill to deal with and if I lived miles away I would still take my car there. They are now in a different area in the factory and seem a lot more independant with the new set up.

I know some of the independants out there are very good and more convenient for people who live a long way from Blackpool but I can assure you the guys in the service department are as good as it gets. Personally I still believe that a car with a full factory service history makes it more appealling come sale time.

Kev

[barefoot]

barefoot said:

Heath and Paul know the cars inside

And they know the outside also, late night last night!

[macdeb]

From my own experience, I wouldn't bother. Pityfull. Thought they would be the best as they make them and made a lengthy journey. BIG MISTAKE! Go somewhere you know and trust. Anywhere, just not there.

>> Edited by macdeb on Sunday 5th March 20:13

[lundinoir]

barefoot said:

Personally I still believe that a car with a full factory service history makes it more appealling come sale time.

That's what I thought. My previous Tuscan had a full factory service history and it didn't make selling it any easier than my Chimaera. However, I personally felt much better knowing that the people who built my car we're also looking after it and as I approach my 6000 mile service for my Tamora I may take a roadtrip to Blackpool....

[jonnyb]

trackcar said:

jellison said: Why the heck would any one take a car to bloody Blackpool to get it serviced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! presumably people close to Blackpool?