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Thread Author: Bromptonaut Replies: 4

 Franchise Dealer and Non Mfr Spares - Bromptonaut
The Berlingo is due a cambelt change @ c112,000 miles.

It's usually serviced etc at the supplying dealer, Perrys in MK where I'm OK to wait while the service is done. Cambelt however is a longer job and would involve various inconveniences with spending time getting to/from and that's even if there were a loan car available.

Bit of local exploration found that after an interregnum of two or three years we now have a Citroen franchise in Northampton. When asked to quote they gave the option of 'off the shelf' parts or approved Citroen parts. About £100 more for the latter.

I'd expect a non franchise operation to provide such an option but a new thing for me at a 'proper' dealer.

In other news I've also found that our local PSA/Renault indy specialist, who I've used for 25years, has thrown in the towel. Rang them repeatedly over the third week of August while in Scotland to get the Berlingo booked for MoT upon our return. No reply and answerphone mailbox full.

Still looked to be in business viewed from the main road but approaching his premises via the parallel service road all shut up. Cars still on forecourt but no prices or whatever. Notice confirmed ceased trading in early August and Creditors Voluntary Liquidation to follow.

I'd eased my own usage for servicing etc as he was little cheaper than the main dealer's. Had also had a couple of confidence jerkers over failure to deal with known issues on (a) my old Xantia (wiring issue between battery, alternator and starter) an (b) the original Berlingo's valve clearances.

Damned handy for dropping the car off before work and picking up homebound though.
 Messages Author Date
 Franchise Dealer and Non Mfr Spares new Bromptonaut 9 Oct 21 16:03
 Franchise Dealer and Non Mfr Spares new Zero 9 Oct 21 16:32
 Franchise Dealer and Non Mfr Spares new Bromptonaut 9 Oct 21 16:44
 Franchise Dealer and Non Mfr Spares new Bill Payer 9 Oct 21 21:02
 Franchise Dealer and Non Mfr Spares new Lygonos 9 Oct 21 16:35
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