michele Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Does anyone know some where in Hertfordshire or Essex or just not a million miles away that does servicing for Fiat . At present we drive to far & then have to leave it , that's not easy with arranging for the children to be looked after . Help guys anyone know anything closer to us .
sshortcircuit Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Any registered garage can service the vehicle as it does not need to be Fiat at their crazy prices. The only requirement is that they use Fiat spares so have a look locally.
euroserv Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Almost correct. The stipulation by Fiat is that the garage must be VAT registered and competent; they must use Fiat OE parts or parts of an equivalent quality. The only problem with this is that by not using the over priced Fiat dealers, you disqualify yourself from the 3rd year warranty which is an 'option'. Now we have actually had some help from Fiat in the 3rd year without using the dealers in years 1 and 2 but it is not guaranteed so given the money that you have spent on your pride and joy; I would recommend the dealer route and get the extra year of protection guaranteed. It will only take one throttle body or clutch hydraulic leak to make it worth your while! It's your money, but I have a wider view of the big picture and for you I think it makes sense. Nick
rolandrat Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Unfortunately, not every Fiat garage can accommodate an Auto-Trail Chieftain motorhome but if you can locate one that can then book an early appointment where you can wait whilst it's being carried out. Unless there is something serious you are looking at a maximum of about 3 hours for an intermediate service, some times less. Make sure you ask them for a price up front and haggle, they are masters at unnecessary add ons.
ham Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Try BT fleet services http://www.btfleet.com/GarageNetwork/Garage-Network-Postcode-Search-Results.aspx?d=GTUpsuRViYj7t%2b%2b4zgsRwA%3d%3d They service private vehicles and other company’s Vehicles They do have the garage capability to accommodate large motorhomes. I have used them on 2 occasions for my service and will be booking in my Fiat for a cam belt change. (Cheapest quote) After Xmas. Check them out they will give you a quote , I believe they have a Service depot at Watford just enter your post code and the result will show you the nearest service depot
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Have had 2 services so far and I just wait.....bring a kindle :-D the 3rd one a bigger service, so may have to leave it, but will bring bike and go for a ride/shopping if that is the case. I shopped around for cheaper for 2nd service and the difference from anyone who seemed trustworthy was hardly significant..and when it come to sell, paperwork goes along way! Michelle I think you need to talk to them about waiting and getting their finger out, my garage uses 2 techs...
euroserv Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Another good reason for using a Fiat agent is that (in common with most manufacturers) there are 'in service updates' that are applied to vehicles when they are serviced at main agents which will not be carried out by independents. Our 2007 Ducato's all had software changes and a couple of vacuum pipes changed when they went in for warranty work. The dealer enters the reg number of the vehicle and are informed of what operations need to be carried out; for free on that vehicle. None of these items are significant enough to warrant a recall but if you don't go there, you don't get them. Ask anyone who has owned a Ford Transit or Mondeo Diesel how much difference main dealer servicing makes to their vehicles... It's like they have to be re-set every 50,000 miles to restore normal performance! While this does not happen with such dramatic effect with Fiat's; it is food for thought.
michele Posted October 1, 2013 Author Posted October 1, 2013 Lots of Fiat about but none that can accommodate anything bigger than a car . Was hoping that someone somewhere must be more closer than Banbury in Oxfordshire ..just to far Im affraid .Als o they dont do warranty work because they are not a proper dealership haha wished I had of known that one also .
Pampam Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 We are lucky because our fiat dealership (stoneacre) has a commercial department for vans etc , and they also give you a courtesy car free gratis which is handy so you could take the kids somewhere more interesting.if you phone fiat am sure they would tell you your nearest commercial fiat dealership . Good luck pp
ham Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 When I first bought my van the local Fiat dealership shut down. So I contacted an Iveco garage 10 mile away and yes they would do fiat services and warranty work... Unfortunately they also shut down that’s when I started to us BT... Try this web site they might have a garage near you http://www.iveco.com/uk/Pages/Home-Page.aspx or go to this page http://www.iveco.com/pages/dealer_locator.html?language=en&country=uk&brand=truck&address=watford uk and enter an address say Watford and it will bring up a google map with all Iveco service points on it or this one http://www.fiatprofessional.co.uk/uk/Find_your_dealership#iframe_up
briff Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 hi michele D salmon cars weeley clacton very good service and also have courtesy car available. 01255 831000
flicka Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Hi Michelle - try the Fiat Commercial website by inputting your home town. http://fiatprofessional.co.uk/uk/Dealer_Locator Looks like Chelmsford or Bishops Stortford, but there are others that may be closer to you.
jocie Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Michelle, I have found Stormont truck & van in Dunstable very helpful with servicing and warranty work on my 2009 Fiat Ducato Devon Conversions motorhome (3 litre comfortmatic). Hope this helps. ;-)
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