Parkside Skoda - Bolton

***DGW*** · 13-10-2005, 15:02

Parkside Skoda
Peabody Street
Bolton
Lancashire
BL3 6SW

01204 520538

New Car Sales

***DGW*** · 15-10-2005, 23:51

Originally posted by Old Dude - Thu Feb 5, 2004

I bought an Octavia 4x4 hatchback from a Skoda dealership that was closing down. I got a fantastic deal on it along with the advice to take it to Parkside when I wanted any servicing doing.

I do a high mileage and it didn't take long for it to need a service at 24000 miles, so I took it to them. They did a great job and also noticed some minor problems that I hadn't and they sorted them out under the warranty.

The cost of the full service including the long service interval oil, and a new set of wiper blades was about £170, which I thought was very reasonable.

I'll certainly go back to them for the next service.

***DGW*** · 15-10-2005, 23:52

Originally posted by Drpepper - Tue May 11, 2004

Fair to say I crapped myself and wondered what I'd let my vRS in for when I turned onto the cobbled street and saw this dealers shack! However in the end all proved to be a mild case of paranoia.

First variable service completed with no drama, £162 all in (long life oil). Was even pleasently suprised with the Fabia 1.4TDi loan car. Only downside was they didn't clean mine, still the difference in price between them and there nearest rivals should allow a few Tesco jet washes!

***DGW*** · 15-10-2005, 23:53

Originally posted by wd40 - Thu Dec 9, 2004

don't be put off by having to travel back to the nineteen fifties - this is the first dealer i've been to in about fifteen years where you can actually get to speak to a mechanic !

small, friendly business

***DGW*** · 15-10-2005, 23:53

Originally posted by carlos - Thu Dec 9, 2004

Parkside have now completed 2 services, 2 warrenty jobs. Would still reccommend them to anyone. Don't let the old buildings put you off. The first time i went there i nearly turned round but give them a try.

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Carlos

***DGW*** · 15-10-2005, 23:54

Originally posted by Witchfinder - Tue Mar 29, 2005

When I thought I'd cooked the clutch, I took it to Parkside for them to check. They didn't try to con me and told me it was fine. The courtest car was acceptable, although I did have to pay £15 to insure it.

All in all, a good dealer.

***DGW*** · 15-10-2005, 23:55

Originally posted by JON4TH4N_T - Mon Apr 4, 2005

Bought my Fabia vRS from them.

The exterior appearance of the dealersip is a bit ... offputting, but don't let that worry you.

Best offer (inc. part-ex) of the 3 dealerships I visited.

Choice of registration numbers.

Car delivered within 2 weeks, and in very clean and presentable condition.

Dealer spent half an hour explaining all the controls of the car, including all the "secret stuff".

Very happy with the dealership. Would use again.

eatsoot04 · 19-11-2005, 13:19

Quality dealership. had mine in for service yesterday. tip top job and 30 K service . . . . £80 all in. Loving it

steviec · 24-02-2006, 20:30

I found this dealership by accident via my Sat Nav after my front grill came of going up the motorway. On first impressions I was worried little back street shack. But I booked my Car in for 14:00 the following day as they had to order the part in. I was also getting them to do some warranty work and replace the centre storage unit on dash with the airvents below.

I sat in the dealerships today and waiting for them to complete the work which took just over an hour and a half from arriving to leaving the dealership, during this time I just observed the running of the dealership, very friendly and helpful people who know there stuff and have time to help you to include the Vicar with a really old Skoda Felicia who had his in for an MOT, explained exactly what they had done and the minor problem he had reported had been fixed without charge and his car had a clean bill of health.

They appear as focused on the original Skoda's as the newer ones and will happily discuss either to great detail. Can't wait for my next service to be due because it will be off to them without hesitation.

HotVRs · 26-02-2006, 13:07

This is the dealership I used for my first (and so far only) service. They did the job and found an ABS fault I knew nothing about, which was fixed under warranty - although admittedly after 3 seperate visits due to the part not being ordered. Always got a courtesy car if ordered in advance.
As with previous posts, don't let the backstreet look put you off, and do bring a map if you're not local.
The only dealership I will use. (Horners Bury is also a possibility but the parking is too much of a pain).

MikeF · 28-06-2006, 16:14

Friendly small dealership, good level of service, polite and quick! In comparison to Horners in bury they are out of this world.

40% cheaper and 100% more interested in the level of service they provide.

Asking questions like 'are there any problems with the car?'

Horners could only aspire to be this good!!

Thanks parkside!

Sean Greely · 04-09-2006, 17:29

I cannot praise this Garage enough, I had my Octavia Vrs serviced there and they were really helpful. Recently my bonnet catch broke, took it to Parkside and it was fixed within three hours under warranty. They told me my third brakelight was not working and ordered one the same day. They did the job while I waited three days later. In that time they bonded it as well UNDER warranty.

They maybe a little Oldy Worldy, but they will always have me as a customer because of there freindly and very helpul service staff........

andy2407 · 11-09-2006, 16:40

Went to Parside recently when looking for a new/2nd hand car.
Very friendly and decent people.
Unfortunately they didn't have what I was looking for, but I would have had no problem buying from them if they did.
They are not a Skoda franchised dealer, although I think they are an approved repairer and service centre.
They seem to be part of a group that also own a Diahatsu dealers over the road. For some reason, their main web-site (http://www.parksideskoda.co.uk) only lists a few Skodas in their used car section, but the Diahatsu site has a lot more available (http://www.parksidedaihatsu.com/used/)

Zetec-S · 26-09-2006, 13:44

Just got to say how good the quality of service is at Parkside.

I popped in this lunch time to get a rear wiper blade for my Octy and came out having only paid £3.85 as that was all the change I had on me.

Seemed to be run by people that cared.

Might no longer to be a franchised dealer for new sales, but I really got the impression that they love working with Skoda's. The place is a bit old worldy but all the better for it. Loads of old paper cuttings from the '80s on the walls. A pity that dealers like these are loosing their new car franchises.

If Slyks in Macclesfield mess me around again (they lost a service booking for our Fabia) I might get servicing of both our cars done here, even if it is the other side of Manchester to us.

rallysnapper · 08-11-2006, 20:58

Parkside Skoda in Bolton repainted my front bumber under warrenty on me Fab VRS did a first class job with first class sevice even give me a loan car.very impressed..

Super Dan · 02-01-2007, 23:24

Found this dealership whilst studying in Bolton....

Had my 40k Service done here, as others have said miles cheaper than any other dealers in Manc. Don't let the apperance put you off the staff are cracking. I got a brand spanking 1.2 Fabia as a C/Car the first time, when I returned they said they had found a fault on the recircualtion valve and fan, They ordered the part booked me in three days later and sorted it! However on this occasion the C/Car they had booked for me had been VOR'd by the previous customer, the service boss was very apologetic as they only had a BATTERED felicia in but I was only using it for the day I wasn't bothered and they waived the usual £15 insurance charge!

Top notch 5 star service, and having read some of the other comments on my usual dealer Claybank, i'll prolly get my new Octy from here when the time comes.

Fish · 25-01-2007, 00:48

Popped into Parkside today and was delighted to bump into Richard, the former Service Manager for Horners Bury. He has been there for the past 18 months. So good to see a familiar friendly face and this can only be good news for Skoda owners in the Bolton & Bury area.

One small step · 20-06-2007, 21:00

Totally agree with the above post - It is good to see Richard at Parkside. I worked with him previously at Horners and know that they didn't deserve him. He looks after my Fabia 1.2 powerhouse which is a driving school car. I've yet to find a pupil who doesn't think it's a brill little car.

***Neo_VR*** · 25-06-2007, 10:25

Another

for Parkside.
Recently did my 90k service/inspection.. and also had a natter with the techs about what *i* think is wrong with my car.. they had a look and explained that its all in my head

the place isnt much to look at but its definately the best dealer-experience ive had ever

iCraig · 21-09-2007, 17:57

Fantastic dealership! Bought my T Reg Octavia from them and their aftersales dept is excellent.

They have sorted all the niggles I've had with the car.

Will definately use them again!

Captain Sisko · 23-11-2007, 18:58

For this dealer too

I haven't bought a car from them but I have been for a Fabia test drive and get my parts from them.
Parts are well priced
£11 per wheel cylinder compared to near £20 each for a Nissan one when my sisters Micra needed them

The fact that they are not Skoda franchised anymore is not a real problem.
These guys know their stuff and not just Skoda stuff either as they made the loacl paper after hiring a senior mechanic from a rival Ford garage

I would get my car serviced there but i know the owner of another garage.

I have been to a Franchised Skoda Dealer (Claybank? somewhere near the Eccles interchange) to arrange a Roomster 48hr test drive but they never rang me back.

I'm not to bothered by the "old building" looks as it has more charm and character compared to a newer modern building.

13-10-2005, 15:02	#1
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Parkside Skoda - Bolton Parkside Skoda Peabody Street Bolton Lancashire BL3 6SW 01204 520538 New Car Sales

15-10-2005, 23:54	#6
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Originally posted by Witchfinder - Tue Mar 29, 2005 When I thought I'd cooked the clutch, I took it to Parkside for them to check. They didn't try to con me and told me it was fine. The courtest car was acceptable, although I did have to pay £15 to insure it. All in all, a good dealer. Last edited by DGW; 16-10-2005 at 18:01. Reason: To correct formatting error following copying. No amendments have been made to the comment.

19-11-2005, 13:19	#8
eatsoot04 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nr Manchester Posts: 835 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Quality dealership. had mine in for service yesterday. tip top job and 30 K service . . . . £80 all in. Loving it __________________ Alex Revo Chilly Alpine ICE Cupra Intake Green Cotton Filter RS6 wheels 184 BHP

24-02-2006, 20:30	#9
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton I found this dealership by accident via my Sat Nav after my front grill came of going up the motorway. On first impressions I was worried little back street shack. But I booked my Car in for 14:00 the following day as they had to order the part in. I was also getting them to do some warranty work and replace the centre storage unit on dash with the airvents below. I sat in the dealerships today and waiting for them to complete the work which took just over an hour and a half from arriving to leaving the dealership, during this time I just observed the running of the dealership, very friendly and helpful people who know there stuff and have time to help you to include the Vicar with a really old Skoda Felicia who had his in for an MOT, explained exactly what they had done and the minor problem he had reported had been fixed without charge and his car had a clean bill of health. They appear as focused on the original Skoda's as the newer ones and will happily discuss either to great detail. Can't wait for my next service to be due because it will be off to them without hesitation. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

26-02-2006, 13:07	#10
HotVRs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 413 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton This is the dealership I used for my first (and so far only) service. They did the job and found an ABS fault I knew nothing about, which was fixed under warranty - although admittedly after 3 seperate visits due to the part not being ordered. Always got a courtesy car if ordered in advance. As with previous posts, don't let the backstreet look put you off, and do bring a map if you're not local. The only dealership I will use. (Horners Bury is also a possibility but the parking is too much of a pain).

15-10-2005, 23:51	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Originally posted by Old Dude - Thu Feb 5, 2004 I bought an Octavia 4x4 hatchback from a Skoda dealership that was closing down. I got a fantastic deal on it along with the advice to take it to Parkside when I wanted any servicing doing. I do a high mileage and it didn't take long for it to need a service at 24000 miles, so I took it to them. They did a great job and also noticed some minor problems that I hadn't and they sorted them out under the warranty. The cost of the full service including the long service interval oil, and a new set of wiper blades was about £170, which I thought was very reasonable. I'll certainly go back to them for the next service.

15-10-2005, 23:52	#3
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Originally posted by Drpepper - Tue May 11, 2004 Fair to say I crapped myself and wondered what I'd let my vRS in for when I turned onto the cobbled street and saw this dealers shack! However in the end all proved to be a mild case of paranoia. First variable service completed with no drama, £162 all in (long life oil). Was even pleasently suprised with the Fabia 1.4TDi loan car. Only downside was they didn't clean mine, still the difference in price between them and there nearest rivals should allow a few Tesco jet washes!

15-10-2005, 23:53	#4
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Originally posted by wd40 - Thu Dec 9, 2004 don't be put off by having to travel back to the nineteen fifties - this is the first dealer i've been to in about fifteen years where you can actually get to speak to a mechanic ! small, friendly business

15-10-2005, 23:55	#7
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Originally posted by JON4TH4N_T - Mon Apr 4, 2005 Bought my Fabia vRS from them. The exterior appearance of the dealersip is a bit ... offputting, but don't let that worry you. Best offer (inc. part-ex) of the 3 dealerships I visited. Choice of registration numbers. Car delivered within 2 weeks, and in very clean and presentable condition. Dealer spent half an hour explaining all the controls of the car, including all the "secret stuff". Very happy with the dealership. Would use again.

28-06-2006, 16:14	#11
MikeF Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north west uk (bury) Posts: 1,337 Thanks: 54 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Friendly small dealership, good level of service, polite and quick! In comparison to Horners in bury they are out of this world. 40% cheaper and 100% more interested in the level of service they provide. Asking questions like 'are there any problems with the car?' Horners could only aspire to be this good!! Thanks parkside!

04-09-2006, 17:29	#12
Sean Greely Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Posh end of Hindley Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton I cannot praise this Garage enough, I had my Octavia Vrs serviced there and they were really helpful. Recently my bonnet catch broke, took it to Parkside and it was fixed within three hours under warranty. They told me my third brakelight was not working and ordered one the same day. They did the job while I waited three days later. In that time they bonded it as well UNDER warranty. They maybe a little Oldy Worldy, but they will always have me as a customer because of there freindly and very helpul service staff........

11-09-2006, 16:40	#13
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,565 Thanks: 59 Thanked 220 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Went to Parside recently when looking for a new/2nd hand car. Very friendly and decent people. Unfortunately they didn't have what I was looking for, but I would have had no problem buying from them if they did. They are not a Skoda franchised dealer, although I think they are an approved repairer and service centre. They seem to be part of a group that also own a Diahatsu dealers over the road. For some reason, their main web-site (http://www.parksideskoda.co.uk) only lists a few Skodas in their used car section, but the Diahatsu site has a lot more available (http://www.parksidedaihatsu.com/used/) __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

26-09-2006, 13:44	#14
Zetec-S Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 127 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Just got to say how good the quality of service is at Parkside. I popped in this lunch time to get a rear wiper blade for my Octy and came out having only paid £3.85 as that was all the change I had on me. Seemed to be run by people that cared. Might no longer to be a franchised dealer for new sales, but I really got the impression that they love working with Skoda's. The place is a bit old worldy but all the better for it. Loads of old paper cuttings from the '80s on the walls. A pity that dealers like these are loosing their new car franchises. If Slyks in Macclesfield mess me around again (they lost a service booking for our Fabia) I might get servicing of both our cars done here, even if it is the other side of Manchester to us.

08-11-2006, 20:58	#15
rallysnapper Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neutral Zone Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Parkside Skoda in Bolton repainted my front bumber under warrenty on me Fab VRS did a first class job with first class sevice even give me a loan car.very impressed..

02-01-2007, 23:24	#16
Super Dan Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Found this dealership whilst studying in Bolton.... Had my 40k Service done here, as others have said miles cheaper than any other dealers in Manc. Don't let the apperance put you off the staff are cracking. I got a brand spanking 1.2 Fabia as a C/Car the first time, when I returned they said they had found a fault on the recircualtion valve and fan, They ordered the part booked me in three days later and sorted it! However on this occasion the C/Car they had booked for me had been VOR'd by the previous customer, the service boss was very apologetic as they only had a BATTERED felicia in but I was only using it for the day I wasn't bothered and they waived the usual £15 insurance charge! Top notch 5 star service, and having read some of the other comments on my usual dealer Claybank, i'll prolly get my new Octy from here when the time comes.

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25-01-2007, 00:48	#17
Fish Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lankyshire - The Red Rose County where everyone matters! Posts: 469 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Popped into Parkside today and was delighted to bump into Richard, the former Service Manager for Horners Bury. He has been there for the past 18 months. So good to see a familiar friendly face and this can only be good news for Skoda owners in the Bolton & Bury area. __________________ Fish "Skoda Fabia - Full of lovely squeaks 'n' rattles" Boggo standard except: self fit rear mudflaps, in-dash cubby, Greggs sausage roll crumbs *Skoda Fabia vRS - Vitesse* Rallye Sport** (as they say oop north!)

20-06-2007, 21:00	#18
One small step Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bolton Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Totally agree with the above post - It is good to see Richard at Parkside. I worked with him previously at Horners and know that they didn't deserve him. He looks after my Fabia 1.2 powerhouse which is a driving school car. I've yet to find a pupil who doesn't think it's a brill little car. __________________ Mischief Managed

25-06-2007, 10:25	#19
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,423 Thanks: 77 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Another for Parkside. Recently did my 90k service/inspection.. and also had a natter with the techs about what i think is wrong with my car.. they had a look and explained that its all in my head the place isnt much to look at but its definately the best dealer-experience ive had ever __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

21-09-2007, 17:57	#20
iCraig Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irlam, Manchester Posts: 208 Thanks: 20 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton Fantastic dealership! Bought my T Reg Octavia from them and their aftersales dept is excellent. They have sorted all the niggles I've had with the car. Will definately use them again! __________________ 1997 Škoda Felicia 1.3LXi -> 1999 Škoda Octavia 1.6LXi -> Wants a Fabia for his next car!

23-11-2007, 18:58	#21
Captain Sisko Friskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep Space 9 Posts: 2,395 Thanks: 43 Thanked 135 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Parkside Skoda - Bolton For this dealer too I haven't bought a car from them but I have been for a Fabia test drive and get my parts from them. Parts are well priced £11 per wheel cylinder compared to near £20 each for a Nissan one when my sisters Micra needed them The fact that they are not Skoda franchised anymore is not a real problem. These guys know their stuff and not just Skoda stuff either as they made the loacl paper after hiring a senior mechanic from a rival Ford garage I would get my car serviced there but i know the owner of another garage. I have been to a Franchised Skoda Dealer (Claybank? somewhere near the Eccles interchange) to arrange a Roomster 48hr test drive but they never rang me back. I'm not to bothered by the "old building" looks as it has more charm and character compared to a newer modern building. __________________ 98 Felicia 1.6 GLXI 110500 miles Clickable for "boring" info

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