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macar

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378 posts

199 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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Just read the latest Sprint, theres a Levens add selling their Griff- the ad implies that they are shutting shop. Anyone know?

V8 GRF

7,299 posts

239 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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macar said:
Just read the latest Sprint, theres a Levens add selling their Griff- the ad implies that they are shutting shop. Anyone know?
That's correct they are closing.

They're looking to sell the business as a 'going concern but they're moving on to a non car related life.

Buffoon

881 posts

233 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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Noooooooooooo! eek

Tumbler

1,432 posts

195 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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There are more details on page 4 of Sprint. They close on 31st October 2010 frown

macdeb

8,758 posts

284 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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Real shame, allways had good service from them.

markreilly

795 posts

201 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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Ditto,my car must be 10 kilos heavier with all the Leven Kit i have put on it.Great kit and always a pleasure to do business with.

miniman

30,039 posts

291 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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That's a real shame.

ETA: although...

leven website said:
Even though the workshop is closing the accessories side is going to continue. We have some very knowledgable TVR people poised to take over from us but until then Jules will continue to run it. Some of the items that have been out of stock for sometime are about to be re-run so call her now to get your orders in.
Edited by miniman on Wednesday 15th September 15:32

anonymous-user

83 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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That's a shame frown

My car was only in there about a month ago, and was planning to have a few other bits & pieces done over the next few months.

Do I take it that the servicing side of things will not continue under new ownership. It is very convenient for me as it is within walking distance of my workplace.

Getting it down to Kent or up to Castle (who I was never that impressed with TBH) is going to be a bit of a hassle.




Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 15th September 20:03

Steve in Stoke

6,389 posts

213 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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I spoke to them yesterday about some parts, and they confirmed to me that the accessory business is continuing with new owners in place, and there will be no change to supply of the bits they have in stock at the moment.

Jonny cobra

615 posts

241 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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Will we still be able to get our badges redone??


JC

MPoxon

5,329 posts

202 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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It is a big shame that Simon and Jules have taken the decision to leave the TVR circle.

I am not sure where to take mine now, Leven is very close to me and I have always been very impressed by Simon's knowledge and workmanship.

All the best to Simon and Jules it has been a pleasure being a Leven customer. thumbup

s5tvr

1,239 posts

262 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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Taken my car a couple of times to Simon & Jules to have it serviced and have always been impressed with the workmanship and their ethos towards customer care. Good luck to them both - they will make a success of whatever new venture they are about to embark on.

Steve in Stoke

6,389 posts

213 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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Jonny cobra said:
Will we still be able to get our badges redone??
Yes - that is what I rang them about actually!

DonkeyApple

69,788 posts

198 months

Thursday 16th September 2010
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Grey Ghost

4,610 posts

249 months

Thursday 16th September 2010
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leven website said:
We have some very knowledgable TVR people poised to take over from us
This will be key to the continuity of the business. If the people concerned are well known within TVR circles and/or a new arm of an established business (TVR Power, STR8SIX etc, unlikely I know but we can dream) then I would anticipate a successful migration and a continued level of excellent service.

I am waiting to see what happens as they are my local centre and if the business moves to a safe pair of hands I'll certainly support them.

ads

1,369 posts

286 months

Thursday 16th September 2010
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anonymous said:
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You also have PR Wood in southend who is a top bloke and knows his stuff in my experience.

Number 7

4,113 posts

291 months

Thursday 16th September 2010
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ads said:
you also have PR Wood in southend who is a top bloke and knows his stuff in my experience.
Care to look at my paintwork? mad

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jsr

1,155 posts

279 months

Thursday 16th September 2010
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I've also had a number of excellent services/experiences at LT. The simple things like pick up and drop off to the station into London really made the difference to me. Plus they were local which is a bonus. I do hope the servicing business is taken over.

I wish Simon and Jules all the best.

PS: I was even there for the LT open day - gallery

anonymous-user

83 months

Thursday 16th September 2010
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I was at the open day aswell although I took my Toyota there as I had to go down to Romford afterwards. Had my servicing and work done there ever since.

They are always helpful and are one of the most respected TVR specialists around. Booking mine in for its last Service in May and subsequent Radiator replacement, there was a two month lead time before they could do it as they were so busy, which is always a sign of a good garage/service centre.

I would now only consider taking mine down to Dan Taylor, as I was always impressed with his work. I imagine a lot of people will now transfer their servicing and work to him, being ex-Leven and widely regarded in TVR circles.


jsr

1,155 posts

279 months

Thursday 16th September 2010
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Where is Dan based?