Non-Renault servicing in Devon???

[mzyusp1]

Hi
I've been a proud owner of a Trophy for about a month or so now. I'm getting to the 12,000 mile service and was wondering if any of you kind folk knew of any specialists (non-renault) that would be capable of servicing the Trophy in the Devon/Exeter/Somerset region without invalidating the warranty. I feel slightly uncomfortable with handing it over to the local Renault garage as I'm sure some of you probably are too!
As an aside, its a pleasure to join you fine people in this exclusive group!

Sam

 

[Cue]

you right to feel uncomfortable - reno dealers don't know their arse from their elbow. There was someone else asking about a decent specialist in the devon area i think last week. They maybe of help - try the search function.......

Also, go to the owners register and register your trophy - title the thread with the number of the car ie 274.

wlecome to the forum - you'll find a lot of useful info on the car and no doubt discover things about it that you don't already know - I've discovered 3 gadgets that are not listed in the handbook and would never have found like.... auto locking doors, heated mirrors, aircon glove box, loads of stuff.

 

[Steve]

All part of what makes Trophy ownership so special!

Welcome Sam, register your car like Cue says and you'll get an owners star.

As for Devon specialists, George K might be able to tell you, or even do it himself! (Not sure if he has a stamp yet though).

 

[George K]

The only specialist I have come across is Carlton Garage in Exmouth - ask for Alex Clarke. He is an enthusiast and competes in a 5Turbo (rear engined). Otherwise there is Tipton Garage at Tipton St John (Steve) near Ottery St Mary , who have a good reputation but may not qualify for warranty work. I actually used the local dealer in Honiton for the first service and they seemed to behave.

 

[oliie]

I've only good news about the dealer I use (Renault London West) so I would not say that by default the dealers are hopeless. The guy running the Minute service there is superb and an enthusiast.

Plus, a dealer will provide you with a free courtesy car if you require I have recently had the pleasure of a rather economical 1.5dci for a week and averaged 60mpg. Lovely.

O.