ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Independent Garage of the Year 2015, Servicing, Repair & MOT Specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire like
to give you hints and tips on maintaining your Volvo or Toyota to help reduce breakdowns and expensive car repair bills.
The blog this week is based around how to choose where to take your Volvo or Toyota to get it serviced.
Having much higher overheads and paying staff commission on car sales, dealerships are nearly always a more expensive choice for servicing and repairs
for your Volvo or Toyota than independent garages.
The average rate for franchised dealers is £95.83 per hour, while independent garages typically charge £60.68. (Source: Warranty Direct 2013 Survey of
Labour Rates.) There are big savings to be had when choosing an independent garage over a dealership to carry out the work required on your Volvo or
Toyota.
A good independent garage will service all makes and models however will normally specialise in 1 or 2 particular makes – this is normally because the
mechanics and service technicians who work there have years and years of experience and specific dealership training. Also the owners of independent
garages normally have trained at dealerships and then go out and set up on their own because they want to offer the customer a more cost effective
servicing solution. You are free to use whomever you choose to service and maintain your car, you are no longer forced to use dealerships to maintain
your warranty. As long as you follow your manufacture recommended service schedule and genuine parts are fitted your warranties will remain intact
– this is great for Volvo and Toyota car owners as they are now free to shop around and get the best quote for them!
A good independent garage will invest heavily in training for their staff and have the latest diagnostic software to find faults on your vehicle. So really
the only difference between good independents and dealerships will be the price you have to pay!
Ask friends, family and work colleagues who they use – the best way to find a good independent garage is using one that comes highly recommended!
Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015 we pride ourselves on offering an
outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote you for your next service or repair on
your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Camberley, Hook, Sandhurst, Crowthorne,
Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy cars to allow you to get on with your
schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo & Toyota servicing, repair and MOT specialists
based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire.
