V8V Servicing Conundrum
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Good Evening All,
Looking for sound advice on a servicing conundrum !
I'm the 2nd owner of a 2007 V8 Vantage which has a full Aston Martin Service history at Wilmslow.
When I bought the car (from the fantastic chaps at J P McGurks) they gave it a 9yr service as it was due, and put a stamp in the book.
I have a pencil on Wilmslow completing a 10yr service at the back end of next month (hence keeping the history with Wilmslow) but my head says take it back to McGurks.
Just wondering what to do - to maintain an almost perfect Wilmslow service record, or now continue with the specialist stamp. I would have utmost faith in either but just wondered whether it's more favourable to stay with AM from a resale perspective.
Any advice would be much appreciated - are AM Wilmslow any good ? The sale and afterservice from JPM has been excellent.
Best Wishes,
James
Looking for sound advice on a servicing conundrum !
I'm the 2nd owner of a 2007 V8 Vantage which has a full Aston Martin Service history at Wilmslow.
When I bought the car (from the fantastic chaps at J P McGurks) they gave it a 9yr service as it was due, and put a stamp in the book.
I have a pencil on Wilmslow completing a 10yr service at the back end of next month (hence keeping the history with Wilmslow) but my head says take it back to McGurks.
Just wondering what to do - to maintain an almost perfect Wilmslow service record, or now continue with the specialist stamp. I would have utmost faith in either but just wondered whether it's more favourable to stay with AM from a resale perspective.
Any advice would be much appreciated - are AM Wilmslow any good ? The sale and afterservice from JPM has been excellent.
Best Wishes,
James
AM Wilmslow is round the corner and JPM a significant distance away.
Maybe best to stick with JPM as more than likely I would use them for the next car I'm likely to purchase / trade in when the time comes.
Re Main Dealers, I tried the 'Timeless' used approved route and found the standard to be well below par.......nearly put me off getting one !
Maybe best to stick with JPM as more than likely I would use them for the next car I'm likely to purchase / trade in when the time comes.
Re Main Dealers, I tried the 'Timeless' used approved route and found the standard to be well below par.......nearly put me off getting one !
Main dealer servicing at this stage of life of your car is a waste of money. You'll get a lovely coffee and a pretty place to sit while waiting to collect your car but it'll add no value. As long as you use a respected independent garage you'll be fine.
When I have had my car valued by an Aston Martin dealer they have asked who has serviced it and when I have answered a non-main dealer they don't care...
When I have had my car valued by an Aston Martin dealer they have asked who has serviced it and when I have answered a non-main dealer they don't care...
JohnG1 said:
Main dealer servicing at this stage of life of your car is a waste of money. You'll get a lovely coffee and a pretty place to sit while waiting to collect your car but it'll add no value. As long as you use a respected independent garage you'll be fine.
When I have had my car valued by an Aston Martin dealer they have asked who has serviced it and when I have answered a non-main dealer they don't care...
There are some main dealers that do care though - I don't think I'd have been able to trade my V8V in without it (or would have been bid in the balls).When I have had my car valued by an Aston Martin dealer they have asked who has serviced it and when I have answered a non-main dealer they don't care...
Also it's worth noting that main dealers/service agents aren't always excessively priced. It pays to phone around. Nor are "respected independents" available to everyone
I've used Aston Service at Beamish County Durham from the second service. When I first started using them they were fully AM approved service centre but since last year they no longer have that status.
I've decided it would be pointless to change back to main dealer as Aston Service refurbish barn finds from rusty hulks into perfect cars, plus their work in the past has been faultless, plus I like their service, plus they have been slightly cheaper.
Cars just gone through it's seven year service too, can't imagine it making much of a difference if any now.
I've decided it would be pointless to change back to main dealer as Aston Service refurbish barn finds from rusty hulks into perfect cars, plus their work in the past has been faultless, plus I like their service, plus they have been slightly cheaper.
Cars just gone through it's seven year service too, can't imagine it making much of a difference if any now.
I had the same dilemma.
I have used Bridge Mill in Macclesfield. Nick and Adam know their stuff and I've always been happy with service and price.
If you are Midlands based try Aston Engineering in Derby.
I have to say my experience of main dealer servicing wasn't a happy one. I had to take it back as they over tightened handbrake cable so pads touched disc making an awful noise. Wasted three hours of my time taking it back the next day and no one said sorry, so I voted with my feet.
I have used Bridge Mill in Macclesfield. Nick and Adam know their stuff and I've always been happy with service and price.
If you are Midlands based try Aston Engineering in Derby.
I have to say my experience of main dealer servicing wasn't a happy one. I had to take it back as they over tightened handbrake cable so pads touched disc making an awful noise. Wasted three hours of my time taking it back the next day and no one said sorry, so I voted with my feet.
F1NDW said:
If Wilmslow are local to you so are Bridge Mill and they are excellent. I would use them every time over Main Dealer.
I can vouch for Bridge Mill. I have had my 09 plate V8V serviced there for the past two years after having a few issues with the Wilmslow service/sales centre.
Thankyou all for your input......
I appreciate the support / opinion from fellow custodians of this vehicle.
I can certainly understand how there are still 85% of their vehicles still in existence......
Bridge Mill are mentioned often on this forum and come highly recommended, so I may swing in there in the next week or so and introduce myself.
I appreciate the support / opinion from fellow custodians of this vehicle.
I can certainly understand how there are still 85% of their vehicles still in existence......
Bridge Mill are mentioned often on this forum and come highly recommended, so I may swing in there in the next week or so and introduce myself.
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