Dealer - Harrogate HC - any comments

[Prof_D]

Hi guys - after far too long on the fence I bought a RR from a fellow Piston Head'er East of London (you know who you are! ;-).

My "local" dealer is Harrogate Horseless Carriages who have not long since been bought out and have a very nice new showroom.

Has anyone used these guys for servicing and repairs? Just after some feedback before I trust anyone with the new car.

Cheers

D.

[gemini]

The dealer is now known as drivestyle horseless carriages

The service dept has not changed one bit since the old days - same staff and same location.

They have a strong following
You will pay the dealer price but they seem to know what they are doing and are the longest running TVR dealer for some reason
Gareth and Jim wil hopefully look after you!

[BRAIN DEAD]

Hi Prof. Just took delivery of Tuscan 2 three weeks ago fromm HHC now Drivestyle. The order was placed back in May with old HHC who promised delivery in mid July. Drivestyle were then informed of delayed ETA. Not their fault but as good will gesture gave me the demo black Tusc 2 until mine arrived . Excellent service. Steve (new owner) has been very helpful and attended BNG. Service division same as usual..guys there are very honest and considerate so far.

[Tuscan_RR]

Thanks a lot guys (its Prof_D - I just changed my login for the new car).

Didn't know the service dept had stayed the same, glad to hear good things about them.

Thanks a lot for helping out.

D.

[mlumb]

hi,you say you are in south yorks,where-abouts?
im in doncaster and have also just got my first tuscan.
mike.

[trackcar]

Bloody hell Mike you kept that quiet

Pop in for a chat if you've got a bit of spare time .. how does the Tusc compare to the USA muscle?

[Tuscan_RR]

Hi Mike, odd that I have not seen you around (the pic in your profile looks great). I work in Doncaster (just down from the Hospital) and like just off of the Wakefield road.

[anonymous-user]

Gareth and the lads have looked after both of my Tuscans and I've always found them to be spot on.

(Don't be put off by the "back street garage" look of the place. )

[mlumb]

the american stuff was great,and of course utterly dependable,but you know how it is, sometimes you just need a change.
ill call and see you sometime.
ill also keep my eyes peeled when im out and about in doncaster.
mike.

[TUS 373]

And for the same reason, I'm looking at going in the opposite direction!

I have got a Corvette DVD covering their 50 year history, a copy of the Corvette Black Book, and even a Vitesse model 'Vette sitting here on my desk. I have loved my Tuscan, but something different is a breath of fresh air once in a while. Just need to get my first 'Vette drive under my belt to see if it drives how I imagine...then the Tuscan may get chopped in for one.

Would be great to hear more about the comparison between the two from someone like yourself who has experienced both!

[c3ber]

Sorry to say had to walk out of Drivestyle (Harrogate) when I was told the Cerbera 45 had a rover engine.

[gemini]

They had a lot to learn but are doing so quickly
Give em a break?

[mlumb]

obviously the corvette was a lot easier to live with day to day because of the slightly less frenetic nature,and made a great long distance cruiser,but still with good levels of interest for both the owner and anyone else who might be looking/travelling.
the handling was a bit odd at first but was dramatically improved by getting rid of the run-flat tyres(also improved the ride)

i suppose as a 'buzz' the TVRs have the edge but of course theres more to owning a car than just that,because the corvette always felt 'on my side' regardless of traffic situations etc and so brings pleasure in a different way.(there plenty quick too)

the other thing is that if you want something a bit exotic but without the exotic running costs then they are perfect and can give a bit of financial relief.

finally left hand drive is not a problem and doesn't take long to get used to.
mike.

[TUS 373]

Thanks Mike - that's great. I have taken a look at the cars available today and IMHO the Corvette and Tuscan run closer to each other than anything else I can think of this side of a kit car. Whilst watching the Corvette video, I couldn't but help think to myself that Wheeler was watching the same film when designing the Tuscan. There are some similarities between the old Corvettes and Tuscan in terms of the front grill, the front lights, the rear lights - although of course the cars are of a different shape. Just as though there are some shared styling clues as if PW was giving a nod to it.

No doubt though, they are both dramatic cars and personally I wouldn't see LHD as being insurmountable. OK, overtaking maybe a little more difficult, but if touring in Europe - the Corvette would be brilliant!

So, still looking and still salivating.

[rralston]

unrepentant said:

Gareth and the lads have looked after both of my Tuscans and I've always found them to be spot on. (Don't be put off by the "back street garage" look of the place. )

This is good news

Just moved from Bournemouth to nr Leeds, and it looks like this place will be a regular haunt for me - Tuscan developed a misfire on the way up on the M1! Spoke to the guys earlier today, seemed knowledgable, and I'm there on Friday this week.

[Tuscan_RR]

After a visit to the boys at HHC I can certainly recommend them.

Excellent service and they definitely know what they are on with. It’s refreshing to collect your car and not be treated as just another number in the book (normal garage experience BTW - not TVR dealers).

Oh, and either get a really good map or GPS before you set off - its not easy to find. But it is a very impressive sight when you have a look in the workshop.

Good luck

D.

[rralston]

Yep - had a bit of work on mine last Friday.

Very good and fast service, they know their TVRs

[Steve350]

They've been pretty good when i've used em.