OPC Bolton - superb start guys!
OPC Bolton - superb start guys!
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340ragtop

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919 posts

275 months

Monday 25th September 2006
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We read a lot of bad dealer press here (most of it deserved too) - so to redress the balance a little - I have been dealing with new Bolton OPC for the past week or so and have to say that it's been the best ever dealer experience I've had - so much so I can't fault the guys I dealt with.

From day one on the phone they were honest, down to earth and nothing but helpful when I wanted to test drive some cars.

Got what seems like a good deal, a beautifully prepared (and covered) car delivered in absolute first class condition, full of fuel, with some thoughtful gifts - nothing has been too much trouble for these chaps.

So - if you're in the market for a new or used car I can strongly recommend the new OPC in Bolton...

....and that's coming from one of the most dealer-cynical PH'ers you'll ever meet!

Thanks all at Bolton - Peter, Craig, Tom and the team (oh - good to meet Albert in the parts dept too!). I hope it's more than just the fact that they're new to the Porsche scene - hopefully it's a sign of things to come and they'll keep up the superb service.

beer

Cheers

CatherineJ

9,586 posts

273 months

Monday 25th September 2006
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Is it part of a big dealer group?

Ragtop

Original Poster:

919 posts

275 months

Monday 25th September 2006
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Yes - I believe it's part of the Pendragon group...

I'm only saying positive things about Bolton though......

997gt3

3,139 posts

244 months

Monday 25th September 2006
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Its a sister dealership of Porsche Centre Wilmslow (ex Stratstone's) and owned by Pendragon.
The Parts Manager, Albert, is a member of the TIPEC NW region and have known him for a few years - TOP BLOKE!!

Edited by 997gt3 on Monday 25th September 22:28

paracetamol

4,267 posts

274 months

Tuesday 26th September 2006
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hand over 10k to me and I will be all these things (and more besides)

Edited by paracetamol on Tuesday 26th September 14:45

granville

18,764 posts

291 months

Tuesday 26th September 2006
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Must echo said comments.

These people just repaired my squealing windscreen and charged me a cup of coffee and a handshake.

More impressive was their attitude and follow up call to ensure I was still safe from the ravages of socialism.

Hugely impressive showroom and service bay.


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anniesdad

14,589 posts

268 months

Wednesday 27th September 2006
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Good - some of our hard earned may be winging its way here in due course.

4sure

2,438 posts

241 months

Wednesday 27th September 2006
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Thanks for the info,not impressed with mine,not for any reason but they seem dissinterested and they are 2 far away in lake district,i live near preston so will give these new guys a go....cheers.

997gt3

3,139 posts

244 months

Wednesday 27th September 2006
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4sure said:
Thanks for the info,not impressed with mine,not for any reason but they seem dissinterested and they are 2 far away in lake district,i live near preston so will give these new guys a go....cheers.

4sure - are you talking bout PC Kendal? Dissinterested how? Has anyone else had dealings with the Kendal OPC?

w1how

1,507 posts

245 months

Wednesday 27th September 2006
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I rang OPC Kendal to arrange the 997 exhaust tip recall.I had the standard tips and wanted the polished ones fitting and asked if I could pay for the polished ones myself and have them fitted instead of the standard ones.The person I spoke to sounded disinterested and said it wasnt possible to do it that way so I called OPC Wilmslow and they did what I wanted no problem and even gave me the new normal tips which should have been fitted to keep as spares.OPC Bolton is now the nearest and most conveinient dealer to me so thats who I'll be using in future as long as they look after me.

4sure

2,438 posts

241 months

Thursday 28th September 2006
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yea 997gt3.........they were down right unfriendly and took my money for service without any explanation off what had been done,or needed doing,and suggested i read the invoice !
I paid the man and left,in a dirty car?