Bad News with my car!

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:16 am

Service and MOT time! The car has just hit 36k miles and will need:

- oil change
- cambelt and water pump
- air con regas maybe
- brakes sorted out
- passenger xenon fixed
- interior light fixed

Wish me luck!

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:11 am

Good luck mate, lets hope it doesn't blow too much of a hole in your wallet!

Ian_R · Post by **Ian_R** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:08 am

Wish You Luck and A New Mortgage !

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:10 am

Guy said it maybe ready today

There was a stunning red Audi quattro sitting outside

Luke'sGti · Post by **Luke'sGti** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:13 am

good luck - hope it all goes well.

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:49 pm

Just had the guy on the phone, it's gonna cost Â£1200 for everything

The passenger Xenon has water in it because of the seal so it's screwed up the whole unit so that needs replaced. The timing belt involves 3 seperated belts and the water pump which costs Â£400. Rear discs also need replacing.

Not happy with my car doing this to me, especially considering I owe my parents Â£400 for the car, and only got paid Â£500 today meaning I'll be Â£1100 in debt, excluding insurance that is due in April

Ian_R · Post by **Ian_R** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:02 pm

Mouse_GTI wrote:Just had the guy on the phone, it's gonna cost Â£1200 for everything

The passenger Xenon has water in it because of the seal so it's screwed up the whole unit so that needs replaced. The timing belt involves 3 seperated belts and the water pump which costs Â£400. Rear discs also need replacing.

Not happy with my car doing this to me, especially considering I owe my parents Â£400 for the car, and only got paid Â£500 today meaning I'll be Â£1100 in debt, excluding insurance that is due in April

Where on Earth have you put this in For It To Get Done ? Just Been looking on Euro Car OParts, and they have a water pump at Â£17.60, Thats for a 1.4, i really cant see how the hell it could be near Â£400 ! Never Knew the Timing Belt to Have 3 Belts, I'm Sure You could get all the Parts For less than You Stated the Water Pump, I think there trying to Fiddle You Mate !

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:11 pm

It's at my local VW specialist which has a very high reputation. Didn't take it to my local VW garage due to past experiences

M6TT F · Post by **M6TT F** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:12 pm

the Â£400 quote is for his cambelt swap, part and labour I assume? - If that includes a water pump as well then that's a pretty good price for a VAG dealer. The kit comprises 2 tensioners, a roller and 2 belts and a bolt.

edit: typed this at the same time as you were! - VAG specialist, but if he's using all OEM parts then it's not going to be much cheaper than a main dealer

Ian_R · Post by **Ian_R** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:14 pm

I'm Sorry But i Still Wouldnt Pay That ? You could No Doubt Get The Items Half the Price ! And they Do the Same Bloody Job

Like i Phoned up VW Get a Quote on a clutch, Â£168, Eurocarparts, Â£72

Hmmmm Who did i go for lol

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:18 pm

Yeah he said Â£400 for belt and water pump inc labour. Â£90 for a Xenon Bulb if the old one doesn't work, Â£200 for the headlamp unit. Trying to get my head round the rest, gonna phone him just now again

M6TT F · Post by **M6TT F** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:18 pm

my local VAG dealer quoted me Â£380 for a cambelt swap - the kit is about Â£110, the rest of it was labour!

bought the kit and got a mate to fit it for beers

M6TT F · Post by **M6TT F** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:19 pm

Mouse_GTI wrote:Yeah he said Â£400 for belt and water pump inc labour. Â£90 for a Xenon Bulb if the old one doesn't work, Â£200 for the headlamp unit. Trying to get my head round the rest, gonna phone him just now again

sounds about right, perhaps a little steep for a specialist as opposed to main dealer.... doesnt account for the other 600 quid though.....

M6TT F · Post by **M6TT F** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:21 pm

Ian_R wrote:I'm Sorry But i Still Wouldnt Pay That ? You could No Doubt Get The Items Half the Price ! And they Do the Same Bloody Job

Like i Phoned up VW Get a Quote on a clutch, Â£168, Eurocarparts, Â£72

Hmmmm Who did i go for lol

whats with the cap letters on each word? very distracting

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:43 pm

Right was gonna be Â£60 for an oil change so I cancelled that. I'd do it myself if I had proper ramps plus got it done for Â£45 before inc labour and oil.

Total is Â£1162.07 including all labour at 42.50/hour + VAT and it's gonna be 8.5 hours work. That works out Â£424.49.

Other costs he gave me:

- around Â£400 for belts including water pump and labour
- Â£163 for headlamp
- Â£99.03 for the bulb (this will only get ordered if the old one won't work)
- Â£100 for air con re-gas
- Â£15 pollen filter
- Â£15 anti-freeze
- Â£80.1 for rear discs and pads w/10% discount
- Â£12.50 for brake fluid
- Â£50.30 for MOT
- labour for everything other than belts = Â£227.14

Phew!

edit: worked that out as 4 hours work for the belts and 4.5 hours to do everything else