I'm currently living in the south of the Netherlands, just below Eindhoven and on the border with Belgium. Can anyone suggest / recommend a good, trustworthy supplier of Volvo parts/spares? I want to avoid the main dealers.
Also, if you happen to be able to answer this question, chances are you might know if there are any Volvo clubs in the locality.
Thanks - Tim
What model car do you have Tim?
Cheers, Peter.
940 2l turbo. Have to say, not a very dutch or belgian sounding name you have there Peter (!) but if you've any recommendations or local info, I'd be extremely grateful.
Tim
Hello Tim,
If you're near the Belgian border south of Eindhoven go to:
Marans B.V. . De Run 5108 . 5503 LV Veldhoven Tel. (040) 253 53 98 . Fax (040) 253 00 91 . E-mail snipped-for-privacy@marans.nl
That must be wuite close to you!
Maarten D. Nuenen
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Hello Tim,
If you're near the Belgian border south of Eindhoven go to:
Marans B.V. . De Run 5108 . 5503 LV Veldhoven Tel. (040) 253 53 98 . Fax (040) 253 00 91 . E-mail snipped-for-privacy@marans.nl
That must be quite close to you!
Maarten D. Nuenen
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Thanks for the recommendation Maarten. I gave them a call this afternoon - well, atually, my dutch wife called them with instructions about what to ask! They offered us a used alternator with a 3-month guarantee for 90 euros. German&Swedish in England will do me a brand new alternator for 65 pounds. The price is the same, but one's new and the other's not.
I have a friend travelling to England soon, so I'm tempted to just wait and get the new part. At least if I get stuck on anything and decide I need professional help I have a recommendation to go on. Thanks.
Why is everything to do with cars more expensive here in Holland?
Tim
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Wish I had an answer to that, and could solve it! However, there are a few more options you might want to try:
1) try a dealer in Belgium or a scrapyard (there is a large one arcoss the border south of Valkenswaard) 2) go to a Bosch (eh, what is the brand of your alternator?) service point; there is one in Eindhoven. Bought a new fuelpump for my 850, two years ago. About 40% off the Volvo listprice was the result! Yes, right off the shelve! Nice people too, the still know that they have to perform. Volvo dealers often do not... The might even be able to advise you on a rebuilt! 3) Repair the alternator; useually the diodes are the parts to check. They will cost you only a fraction of the 65 pounds.Love to hear how this ends!
Maarten
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Maarten
Thanks for the tips. The Bosch place in Eindhoven sounds like a really good one for me to check out. One of the things that's playing on my mind is wanting to have an international warranty/guarantee. I've been to Kwik-Fit (sad, I know) for a few bits and pieces since being here because, when I return, I can always claim from them in England as well. I would assume the Bosch centre would be the same. I don't know if you've seen my other thread about titled 'alternator?'. Last night I ran a test or two and it definitely is that. Here's hoping it's a cheap, new diodes fix.
Enjoy the snow!
Tim
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