New Car worried

New Car worried

Author
Discussion

paulyofponte

Original Poster:

2 posts

263 months

Wednesday 1st May 2002
quotequote all
I am currently thinking about buying a TVR S2 or S3 but I am currently worrying abouting keeping the car well cared for as it should be!

I would be grateful if someone could tell me the service intervals and rougly how much are the services?

Also does any body know a specialist dealer/servicer in Yorkshire?

Many Thanks

>>> Edited by paulyofponte on Wednesday 1st May 23:04

johno

8,417 posts

282 months

Wednesday 1st May 2002
quotequote all
6000 mile services

more major one at 12000 & 24000

6000 tends to be = £350 to £600

12000 tends to be = £450 to £750

This prices depend on dealer v's independent and there are a number of threads on peoples impressions of either. The prices above are the ones I know people have paid for the services in question.

Before you buy your S, you must by Steve Heaths book on the S series. As much as we can all offer advice this one book accurately documents the nature of the cars and the care needed with them. Including sdervicing intervals, what to look for when buying etc etc.

A useful reference.

Cheers

Mark

bills1

305 posts

270 months

Thursday 2nd May 2002
quotequote all
I've just paid £350 for a 24000 at Colin Blower for my S1. The service took all day and the car certainly drives a lot better.

M@H

11,296 posts

272 months

Thursday 2nd May 2002
quotequote all
Johno's prices are a bit high.. theres a nice garage in wales that does 6000 intervals at £100

You could always do it yourself if you are technically minded and with an older/cheaper S2 this shouldn't affect the resale value much (lets not do this again chaps ).. in that the amount you save can be directly offset against any perceived loss in value due to only having a home service scedule.. keep all your reciepts though
Cheers
Matt

paulyofponte

Original Poster:

2 posts

263 months

Thursday 2nd May 2002
quotequote all
As the engine is a Ford one, is taking it to a Ford garage a good or bad idea?

M@H

11,296 posts

272 months

Thursday 2nd May 2002
quotequote all
HeeHee.. we've been here already.. see my earlier thread:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=5285&f=11&h=0

Cheers
Matt.

tvrmark

368 posts

270 months

Thursday 2nd May 2002
quotequote all
A basic service will cost a little over £300 from a specialist. If you add an MOT and any repair work budget on £500+.

Mark

Roy C

4,187 posts

284 months

Friday 3rd May 2002
quotequote all
quote:
...any repair work budget on £500+.
Mark

You mean GRP repair work after Snetterton, Mr Armco.
(sorry mate, couldn't resist it )