TVR Power

[allan-m]

Planning on booking my 450 into TVR Power for the big service - is this the best place to do it? live not far from them so very convienient....

[Zippee]

They have a well deserved reputation so if they're closest to you I'd be heading there first.

[Grey Ghost]

I'm dropping my 450 off for service, MOT and a bit of a fettle on the 25th and I drive up from Sarf Essex every year

Well worth a visit and a look around Dom's empire

[Malcster]

I've known people travel from up here in Scotland for Dom's work, so I'm pretty sure if you live close, it's a good idea.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

allan-m said:

Planning on booking my 450 into TVR Power for the big service - is this the best place to do it? live not far from them so very convienient....

Can you kindly explain what is involved with a big service and what is the general cost thanks.

[carsy]

Probably the same as a little service. Not a lot.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Don`t know if i am in the same boat as alot of people but i have never took mine to a specialist for a service so have know idea of costs .

Every year i buy

Oil
oil filter
fuel filter

clean the airfilter
change the fuel filter
change the oil and filter
change the plugs every other year
drain and fill diff gearbox oil every year
check brake and clutch fluids change when i feel like it .



Stick the car on a friends ramp
check chassis
check steering UJ`s
check pads
brake pipes etc
just have a flirt around the area.

The whole lot costs me around £80 and extra for plugs every two years takes me a few hours..

Would this be classed as the big service ?

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 14th February 18:56

[V8 Animal]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Don`t know if i am in the same boat as alot of people but i have never took mine to a specialist for a service so have know idea of costs .

Every year i buy

Oil
oil filter
fuel filter
silicone

clean the airfilter
change the fuel filter
change the oil and filter
change the plugs every other year
drain and fill diff gearbox oil every year
check brake and clutch fluids change when i feel like it .



Stick the car on a friends ramp
check chassis
check pads
brake pipes etc
just have a flirt around the area.

The whole lot costs me around £80 and extra for plugs every two years takes me a few hours..

Would this be classed as the big service ?

EFA

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 14th February 18:27

[allan-m]

Thanks Guys, will visit them tommorow and have a chat!

[scotty_d]

V8 Animal said:

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Don`t know if i am in the same boat as alot of people but i have never took mine to a specialist for a service so have know idea of costs .

Every year i buy

Oil
oil filter
fuel filter
silicone

clean the airfilter
change the fuel filter
change the oil and filter
change the plugs every other year
drain and fill diff gearbox oil every year
check brake and clutch fluids change when i feel like it .



Stick the car on a friends ramp
check chassis
check pads
brake pipes etc
just have a flirt around the area.

The whole lot costs me around £80 and extra for plugs every two years takes me a few hours..

Would this be classed as the big service ?

EFA

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 14th February 18:27

See what you did there

[Simon says]

scotty_d said:

V8 Animal said:

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Don`t know if i am in the same boat as alot of people but i have never took mine to a specialist for a service so have know idea of costs .

Every year i buy

Oil
oil filter
fuel filter
silicone (BIG fk OFF TUBE OF THE STUFF)

clean the airfilter
change the fuel filter
change the oil and filter
change the plugs every other year
drain and fill diff gearbox oil every year
check brake and clutch fluids change when i feel like it .



Stick the car on a friends ramp
check chassis
check pads
brake pipes etc
just have a flirt around the area.

The whole lot costs me around £80 and extra for plugs every two years takes me a few hours..

Would this be classed as the big service ?

EFA

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 14th February 18:27

See what you did there

+1 missed that 1st time round I have ETA though.

[ewan221]

http://www.tvrecosse.co.uk/tvr-services.aspx

There you go - service shedules and costs :-)

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Simon says said:

scotty_d said:

V8 Animal said:

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Don`t know if i am in the same boat as alot of people but i have never took mine to a specialist for a service so have know idea of costs .

Every year i buy

Oil
oil filter
fuel filter
silicone (BIG fk OFF TUBE OF THE STUFF)

clean the airfilter
change the fuel filter
change the oil and filter
change the plugs every other year
drain and fill diff gearbox oil every year
check brake and clutch fluids change when i feel like it .



Stick the car on a friends ramp
check chassis
check pads
brake pipes etc
just have a flirt around the area.

The whole lot costs me around £80 and extra for plugs every two years takes me a few hours..

Would this be classed as the big service ?

EFA

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 14th February 18:27

See what you did there

+1 missed that 1st time round I have ETA though.

Your a load of Bards

At least the savings i`ve made on those rediculously expensive services paid for my 340BHP engine

"How much is that Dom ?" "just £700 for the oil change(cheap 10w40) and by the way i`ve changed your fuel filter thats another £200"

Where do i stamp the little service book ?

"Do you fancy a Taraka with your coffee ?Thats another 5K" With or without bell mouth trumpets !

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Wednesday 15th February 15:56

[spitfire4v8]

That's a mighty big (silicone) chip you've got on your shoulder there Daz.

[dbv8]

[Kernow67]

ewan221 said:

http://www.tvrecosse.co.uk/tvr-services.aspx

There you go - service shedules and costs :-)

Is it just me, or is the V8 service schedule for 6000 miles identical to the one for 12000 miles - is the extra 130 quid for writing an extra number in the service book?

SiliconeKid has a point IMO - and I for one won't be laughing at him

[dbv8]

I am laughing with, not at.

[neal1980]

Daz makes some very good points....just how much is that service book worth now on these cars. I do all mine myself and keep reciepts.

There only an old skool rover V8 engine nothing to them.

[roseytvr]

Visit www.rv8r.co.uk service schedules and idiots guide to everything. Very therapeutic I can tell you and if you do the lot like I do your likely to be giving it a better service than some of the specialists out there. Does it save me money - absolutely! Will it have a negative impact on sale price - probably but it ain't for sale!!

Back on topic - in my experience you gets what you pays for at Tvr power, I've always found them both helpfully and reliable when I've used them.

[V8 Animal]

Simon says said:

+1 missed that 1st time round I have ETA though.

Discresion is not your game simon