Scottish Volvo specialists?

Scottish Volvo specialists?

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TheJimi

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24,862 posts

242 months

Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Any recommendations?

Preferably within an hour of Glasgow.

Order66

6,726 posts

248 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Voltech - google em. Shettleston area (IIRC). Know their volvos, not stupidly priced.

TheJimi

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24,862 posts

242 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Aye. The two that are jumping out at me are Voltech & Ron Sealey.

Davie

4,733 posts

214 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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It'd really depend on what model / age and what it us you need doing...?

TheJimi

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24,862 posts

242 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Really?

First time I've heard of the idea of a marque specialist only specialising in certain ages of cars.

C30 D5, for reference. Cambelt change and air con issue to be investigated.

Davie

4,733 posts

214 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Seems logical to me to be honest...

There's Volvos in daily use that span nigh on five decades so a man who's a guru on all things redblock and carbs may be not be the sane man who's a guru on 2018 XC90 T8 hybrid systems or infotainment in a V90.

Ron Sealey is more your old school specialist though I'm sure would also be able to do the work you need doing but given the age, model and location then VolTech are also very well regarded. But then again, why would those jobs need a specialist? Cambelt and aircon checks are bread and butter for any reputable garage.

I'd also recommend Neil at Car Craft in Broxburn. Well regarded by a few guys on here for all manner of work on various cars but he's also a Volvo man himself.

Edited by Davie on Wednesday 17th July 12:01

TheJimi

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24,862 posts

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Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Davie said:
Seems logical to me to be honest...

There's Volvos in daily use that span nigh on five decades so a man who's a guru on all things redblock and carbs may be not be the sane man who's a guru on 2018 XC90 T8 hybrid systems or infotainment in a V90.
That's a good point, to be fair :-)

As for why I'm looking for a specialist, I'm just going through my options at the moment. Besides, it would be useful to build a relationship with a good specialist.

StescoG66

2,108 posts

142 months

Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Voltech are in Rogart Street in Bridgeton. Just off Crownpoint Road.
A long time ago I used to work in the printers next door.......

TheJimi

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24,862 posts

242 months

Saturday 27th July 2019
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Just to update. We went with Voltech in then end :-)