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by spiritbird @ 06. Jul 2008 - 16:26:25

Yesterday did not start out too well. I took the car for an M.O.T. test, it failed. Apparently the front disc brakes were in need of replacement. The garage estimate was, one and a half hours labour plus replacement parts, £324.00. and they could do the job on Tuesday.
On the way back from the garage I called at the local motor spares shop. Result? One hour and four minutes later the job was done. Both front discs and pads replaced. Total cost £90.
I took the car back to the garage and had it retested for free and it passed.
It's amazing what you can do with a workshop manual, three spanners and a little appliction.
Money saved pay for a couple of days out at the seaside.
I feel quite good about it.

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happy28happy28 pro
2008-07-06 @ 17:06

Nice one. I've decided I'm doing a car maintenance course after I learn to drive. I think the garages like to see what they can get away with, as so many people would have paid, no questions, in order to get the car road ready, rather than take a little time and effort.

But then that's our society I guess!

x

thehomelyyearthehomelyyear pro
2008-07-06 @ 18:12

and so you should - sounds a bit of a rip-off

StandingTreeStandingTree [Member]
2008-07-09 @ 15:29

Way to go Ed. Love to hear a story with a happy ending. Aho StandingTree

skip2468skip2468 [Member]
2008-07-09 @ 20:33

Congratulations for a job very well done.

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