	{"id":20131,"date":"2019-02-06T04:20:20","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T04:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=20131"},"modified":"2019-02-06T20:33:50","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T20:33:50","slug":"a-european-affair-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/living\/a-european-affair-to-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"A European Affair to remember"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IN 1980, Paul Loughnan commenced an apprenticeship with Volvo and fell in love with European cars, a passion which led him to open his own business European Affair more than 25 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Providing all your European vehicle servicing and maintenance needs, the experienced staff at European Affair will take care of all your favourites including, but not limited to; Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Fiat, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Peugeot, Renault, Skoda, Saab, Volkswagen and Volvo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand the love you have for your vehicle, and that is why here at European Affair, our passion is servicing your European car,\u201d Paul said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEuropean Affair is a great dealer alternative for your new car and\/or handbook servicing without affecting your warranty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With all work carried out Monday through to Friday 8am to 5.30pm, in a professional workshop located in Geelong West, all work is fully guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Paul said a yearly service and great maintenance is the best way to ensure the longevity of your car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cost of a yearly service and\/or maintenance on your car is a lot cheaper than breaking down and needing it brought to us on a tow truck,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe provide you with a great quality service to all your mechanical needs to all makes and models of cars, specialising in all European vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Call the team today on 03 5224 1225 to book in your car, for more information head to europeanaffair.com.au or pop in to the workshop today located at 34 Autumn Street, Geelong West, 3218.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IN 1980, Paul Loughnan commenced an apprenticeship with Volvo and fell in love with European cars, a passion which led him to open his own business European Affair more than 25 years ago. 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