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Bought my first car but....
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:58 am
by Hollaest
Bought my first car which is a polo 2002 about two weeks ago, randomly decided to get it serviced and I have these problems
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Steering rack leaking
Rear breaks need cleaning/adjust
Lower arms worn
NSF drop link noisy
tyres worn - minor issue anyways
+ tracking
the man said it would cost between £650 - £700 including labour.
is this realistic?
Re: Bought my first car but....
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:31 pm
by Dub_Dan
depends on labour and stuff buddy but if i were you ring around tell them what you need doing then simply compare... and welcome
Re: Bought my first car but....
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:39 pm
by Cle0dy
Definitely shop around!
i've had ridiculous quotes for various things since purchasing my 9n last summer.
Garage wanted £150 for an o2 sensor and fitting, which i ended up buying off ebay for £35 delivered and fitted it myself.
Due a service next week and i've been quoted £140 for a service from a garage in my town who then tried to mug me off (over the phone might i add!) into buying a new cat. convertor in place of replacing my other o2 sensor underneath the car, whereas the garage 5 minutes from me has diagnosed my fault for free, quoted me £80 for a service plus they'll fit the other o2 sensor for free if i provide them with it.
just goes to show eh?
