Dealer in Manchester Area???
24 October 2001, 04:25 PM
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It seems that all the Manchester dealers are going out of business or loosing their franchise. Any recommendations for a 30,000 mile service local(ish) to Manchester. (MY99, UK 2 years old).
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24 October 2001, 04:40 PM
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I heard there are loads of dealers round Salford 
Only kiddin folks, I'm a salford lad myself, parents grew up there and I was born there (ok, Hope Hospital
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Only kiddin folks, I'm a salford lad myself, parents grew up there and I was born there (ok, Hope Hospital
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24 October 2001, 05:33 PM
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Only had my scoob for 1 service, I used A.J. White over in Blackburn. C K in Eccles have a good reputation but are not a franchised dealer so you may have warranty problems.
A.J. were ok, but as I've only had 1 minor service with em and no warranty issues to sort they haven't really been put to the test. They were cheaper than A.P. Hynes though by about 30 quid.
If anyone knows of a dealer more local to Manchester I'd like to know, as blackburn is out of my way by quite a stretch.
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A.J. were ok, but as I've only had 1 minor service with em and no warranty issues to sort they haven't really been put to the test. They were cheaper than A.P. Hynes though by about 30 quid.
If anyone knows of a dealer more local to Manchester I'd like to know, as blackburn is out of my way by quite a stretch.
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24 October 2001, 05:38 PM
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There is Robinsons in rochdale and i know of another in Chorlton (i think its there) dont have the name thou so if you look up www.subaru.co.uk you can find out which dealers are near to you 
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24 October 2001, 05:53 PM
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According to the Subaru brochure...
A P Hynes & Company
245 Barlow Moor Road
Chorlton
Manchester
M21 7QL
0161 861 9390
H Robinson's & Sons
Central Garage
Water Street
Rochdale
OL16 1UH
01706 716655
I.G.W. Services Ltd
The Island
No. 2 Blackburn Road
Bolton
BL1 1HS
01204 403040
www.igwltd.co.uk
A P Hynes & Company
245 Barlow Moor Road
Chorlton
Manchester
M21 7QL
0161 861 9390
H Robinson's & Sons
Central Garage
Water Street
Rochdale
OL16 1UH
01706 716655
I.G.W. Services Ltd
The Island
No. 2 Blackburn Road
Bolton
BL1 1HS
01204 403040
www.igwltd.co.uk
24 October 2001, 06:11 PM
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Erm, correct me if I'm wrong but didn't IGW in Bolton loose their franchise 6 months ago? Not that they were any good anyway IMHO
I use Robinsons in Rochdale since Intermoto closed and I am very pleased with their help but not their choice of courtesy cars The 10% discount for SIDC members also comes in handy
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I use Robinsons in Rochdale since Intermoto closed and I am very pleased with their help but not their choice of courtesy cars
The 10% discount for SIDC members also comes in handy Alex
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24 October 2001, 06:37 PM
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IGW went out of business some months ago. But if have risen from the ashes steer clear, I agree with Alex.
Robinsons are a good bunch of guys in my experience. But their service bay is frequently full so don't leave booking till the last min.
You might consider R N Goulden in Huddersfield or Monks Heath Motors near Macclesfield.
Robinsons are a good bunch of guys in my experience. But their service bay is frequently full so don't leave booking till the last min.
You might consider R N Goulden in Huddersfield or Monks Heath Motors near Macclesfield.
24 October 2001, 10:09 PM
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Yep, one in longsight is www.subaru-manchester.co.uk
ive used Robinsons in rochdale and would recommend them.
But started taking mine to a none main dealer near Hebden Bridge and he really knows his stuff and not main dealer prices, mail me if you want his number and adddress.
[Edited by LeeMac - 10/24/2001 10:15:13 PM]
ive used Robinsons in rochdale and would recommend them.
But started taking mine to a none main dealer near Hebden Bridge and he really knows his stuff and not main dealer prices, mail me if you want his number and adddress.
[Edited by LeeMac - 10/24/2001 10:15:13 PM]
25 October 2001, 08:22 AM
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Adge,
How did you hear about AP Hynes?
No loss to the Scooby world for my money.I bought my first scoob from there in 98.
After sales service was dioabolical.I use Farmers in Matlock now where the Wagon came from.Much better IMO, even though it's 45 miles away.
Steve
How did you hear about AP Hynes?
No loss to the Scooby world for my money.I bought my first scoob from there in 98.
After sales service was dioabolical.I use Farmers in Matlock now where the Wagon came from.Much better IMO, even though it's 45 miles away.
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25 October 2001, 09:02 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys. Yep IGW and AP Hynes no longer Subaru UK dealers, though IGW now imports European models. I need a Subaru dealer as still under warranty.
25 October 2001, 09:06 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys. Yep IGW and AP Hynes no longer Subaru UK dealers, though IGW now imports European models. I need a Subaru dealer as still under warranty.
25 October 2001, 02:17 PM
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I have used AJ White and thought they where crap. They replaced my front and rear spoiler on my P1 and carried out the 7500 miles service. The front spoiler has been on for about 6 weeks and is now in a worse state than it was before. Their response to this was 'here's some touch up paint, sort it out yourself'.
I have since taken the car to Greenways in Norwich and when I told them the story they pi$$ed themselves laughing. They are now going to do the job properly.
Another dealer around Manchester is:
Monks Heath Motors
Chelford Road
Nether Alderley
Macclesfield
SK10 4SZ
Tel: 01625 861544
Fax: 01625 860080
They are a top dealership who are friendly appear to know what they are talking about.
I have since taken the car to Greenways in Norwich and when I told them the story they pi$$ed themselves laughing. They are now going to do the job properly.
Another dealer around Manchester is:
Monks Heath Motors
Chelford Road
Nether Alderley
Macclesfield
SK10 4SZ
Tel: 01625 861544
Fax: 01625 860080
They are a top dealership who are friendly appear to know what they are talking about.
25 October 2001, 05:09 PM
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Monks Heath are very friendly and very keen to keep their reputation in the midst of the Cheshire set.
AJ White are OK but a long way away - Hynes are no loss whatsoever to the scene - it speaks volumes when the sales staff fail to return calls when ringing to buy a P1 in my book and there's no way I'd have ever left it in their hands in the middle of Chorlton (a bit too close to Moss Side for my liking!).
Gordo
AJ White are OK but a long way away - Hynes are no loss whatsoever to the scene - it speaks volumes when the sales staff fail to return calls when ringing to buy a P1 in my book and there's no way I'd have ever left it in their hands in the middle of Chorlton (a bit too close to Moss Side for my liking!).
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25 October 2001, 05:59 PM
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Yeah,Sorry guys......
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25 October 2001, 11:56 PM
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SPJ Saw advert in the local paper the other weekend that all the cars and equipment were up for auction due to retirement. Sales service was cr*p I was treated with total disinterest when looking to buy, so bought elsewhere.
27 October 2001, 05:18 PM
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Had my 45000 miler last Tuesday at Monks Heath. Very friendly and got a new shape Impreza 2.0 GX as my courtesy car. I have been taking mine there since I bought it 18 months ago.
Agree about AP Hynes being crap, when I was looking to buy they were just completely disinterested and never called me back.
Drag
Agree about AP Hynes being crap, when I was looking to buy they were just completely disinterested and never called me back.
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