Re TVR Dealers -

[mrundercover]

Hi there, i'm in the process of looking at a TVR and just wondered if anyone had experiences with Harrogate Horseless Carriages and what your thoughts were on them for servicing and buying a car from.

many thanks

[nubbin.]

Excellent dealership, particularly the service end. Honest and sensible, and always willing to advice. Not cheap, but they are a main dealer and will sort out problems efficiently.

[MADT350]

thanks for that your advise means a lot

[kmpowell]

Personally I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole after my experience with them.

Due to the name & shame policy PH runs I can't write what I want, but if anybody would like to know please drop me an email.

[Daftlad]

kmpowell said:

Personally I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole after my experience with them.

[mw510]

I found Gareth, service manager, excellent, always approachable and always willing to advise, which led to my recent purchase - didn't buy from them btw . Body-work guy seems knowledgeable and a genuine enthusiast also. Less impressed by the dealer principal. My car is booked in there for major service in a couple of weeks, so we shall see.

[MADT350]

you have me worried now

[mw510]

There was a similar thread recently with a (wide) variety of views/opinions. I guess its the nature of fora people get all ...

[extremekiter]

I guess they cant please everyone, but can most eh!!!!

[RedSpike66]

My T350 is in there for post-purchase problems.....
I'll let you know how I get on and whether there's a bill or not!!

They've been very nice so far......
Oh, and I think they're a bit pricey, even after you negotiate 2-3k off sticker price!

[paul1962]

I've been a customer of theirs for 20+ years so I guess they must be doing something right.
The service guys have always been very helpful whenever I've had problems.
However, since Nigel sold HHC to DriveStyle I can't say I'm too impressed by the sales side of things. I got the impression they didn't care too much once they'd made the sale.

[MADT350]

Many thanks for all your replys...i will let you know how i get on....

[jerryco]

I would agree with KMPOWELL. HHC nice when he was taking 55k off me! Sadly went down hill very fast from there onwards.

[maxx-waxx]

jerryco said:

I would agree with KMPOWELL. HHC nice when he was taking 55k off me! Sadly went down hill very fast from there onwards.

was the impression i got hence didnt buy from them

[Daftlad]

jerryco said:

I would agree with KMPOWELL. HHC nice when he was taking 55k off me! Sadly went down hill very fast fr om there onwards.

HHC as in Harrogate and not Hexham I presume

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mrundercover said:

Hi there, i'm in the process of looking at a TVR and just wondered if anyone had experiences with Harrogate Horseless Carriages and what your thoughts were on them for servicing and buying a car from.

many thanks

Heyup mrundercover nip down to Henley Heritage you will get a good car, and will not get screwed their Trevors are well sorted.and there are no Arthur Daley types in their sales department.

[RedSpike66]

Update as promised...Drivestyle/Harrogate Horseless Carriages..
Gareth, Jim and all the guys at the Service centre - fantastic set of guys.
Sorted my post-purchase niggles, gave me a free courtesy car for 3 days (55-plate Fiesta!)
Happy to answer all my silly TVR-Virgin questions!!!
And.....No payment required.

Phil from Sales probably a bit fed up with me by now, but he is adamant that looking after customers is very important to him...time will tell....he still 'owes' me something!!