alexf

My Scooby is due its 8 month/60000 mile service shortly but I'm not too sure which dealer to use. Bought the car from and had it serviced by Intermoto in Liverpool until they closed a while back so who is worthy of my cash, seeing as it'll set me back around £400 My nearest official dealers are A P Hynes in Manchester and Robinsons of Rochdale. Has anyone got any good/bad things about these or other dealers in the north west?

jonmyers

Hi,
Ap Hynes did my last 22,500 service after IGW lost the Subaru franchise. Service was OK (£104) but then how wrong can you get an oil change?
Anyone know why IGW lost it? i bought my car from there and they did the first 3 services fine. always very friendly and seemed well run.
Regards, Jon

alexf

I've rung most of the dealers of the North West and my car is now booked in at Robinsons of Rochdale next friday cos they are the cheapest and can provide a courtesy car all day (probably a Justy ).

Very glad when IGW lost the franchise because they were extremely arrogant towards me (andother Scoobynetters from what I've been told) when I was looking at buying a second-hand Scooby last year. Their staff were some of the most unhelpful I have ever met.

GSM21

our local Dealership is Monks Heath Motors, and they are in Macclesfield.

Steve vRS

As it's your 60k service, your warrenty will be up so try Gibsons of Brock. Thay are an ex-Subaru dealer who service cars for a bit less than main dealers. He also imports cars from Europe.

Steve

Edited to say that they're in Garstang near Preston.

[This message has been edited by Steve Sherwen (edited 23 July 2001).]

banshi

Alex, sorry I didn't stop to say hello on Sat, but u were about to leave (missing half the action)
I've used Robinsons, based on recommendation, without any problems to date. They also sorted Mellows paint problems TWICE without argument. They supported the local runs, with either Sales or Service Management participating. It's a confident man that will mix socially with his customers in that sort of environment. Car will probably be a Sport, if its any consolation, but at least u get one.

Agree entirely with your comments on IGW. I've no idea why anyone would buy from them. There again I didn't rate the Intermoto sales team either but service staff were always fine.

Monks Heath have a following too. But at the end of the day a reputation is only as good as your own experience.

alexf

Thanks for the replies.

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<B>Car will probably be a Sport, if its any consolation, but at least u get one.

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This is the main reason why I've booked my car in with Robinsons. As soon as I mentioned a courtesy car over the phone they said it wouldn't be a problem (I'll find out tomorrow what I'll be getting) whereas other dealers were unsure and couldn't give a definite answer.

I've always found other dealers in the area helpful and friendly when asking for help over the phone but Robinsons are the only ones I've dealt with face to face so I'll stick with them. I'll let you know how I get on.

Mellow Yellow !

iTrader: (1)

I've known Robinsons for over 17 years and have no hesitation in reccomending them at all, young John the service manager has been out on a few runs with us, just drop a few names into the conversation, you may even get a coffee
I.G.W. ( To$$ers by the way ) went into liquidation, too many cars not enough sold....simple as that but taking their attitude when I approached them I'm not surprised.

alexf

Looks like I'll be using Robinsons from now on Excellent level of service, friendly staff and they give discounts for SIDC members


PS the courtesy car was a Mazda 121 - makes the Scooby feel even faster than normal!