how much do your superstars pay for a full service??
24 January 2009, 09:48 PM
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how much do you superstars pay for a full service??
as said... intrested to see who gets mugged off and who dont!!
dont be shy now!!
mine cost me parts as i done it my self!
dont be shy now!!
mine cost me parts as i done it my self!
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24 January 2009, 10:22 PM
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whatever the parts cost me, im only too aware of just how stupid some "mechanics" or "specialists" are
a place that shall remain un-named left my caliper bolts just done up finger tight and my passenger side caliper fell off at 50 mph, supposed specialits who then told me I must have done work since they had the car as that simply wouldnt happen
It did, the end.
a place that shall remain un-named left my caliper bolts just done up finger tight and my passenger side caliper fell off at 50 mph, supposed specialits who then told me I must have done work since they had the car as that simply wouldnt happen
It did, the end.
24 January 2009, 10:28 PM
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I had mine done a couple of times in a "local specialist" but after he advised me my turbo was on its last legs i thought he was good at his job. But 2.5years down the line and 25.000miles later its still going strong
Now i do my own
Now i do my own
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25 January 2009, 01:16 AM
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25 January 2009, 01:43 AM
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25 January 2009, 01:50 AM
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it's not difficult to change the fuel filter ,takes about 3mins,sparkplugs bit awkward but no great hassle with the right sockets,oil change easy, oil filter very easy,airfilter if needed even easier,wouldnt attempt the timing belt myself and dont know how to replace the brake fluid but guessing its easy enough,same goes for gearbox oil.apart from all the inspection of brake pads etc which is done for the mot and greasing of hinges etc did i miss anything out?
it would be good to have a service write up on the site
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at that price with the filters.
25 January 2009, 09:16 AM
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25 January 2009, 09:20 AM
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A major costs me about 570 quid, and i know that the job has been done properly 
If you think i am a mug for getting it done properly, up to you, but when your cambelt snaps/oil pump/big end bearings fail due to bad practices, dont come crying
Tony
If you think i am a mug for getting it done properly, up to you, but when your cambelt snaps/oil pump/big end bearings fail due to bad practices, dont come crying
Tony
25 January 2009, 11:50 AM
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around £500 If you have a nice car then i am sure giving it the full RCM treatment is not being “mugged off” sure if i owned a car like yours i wouldn’t bother caring for it
25 January 2009, 01:23 PM
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There are some stupid mechanic specialists out there they have not got a clue yet again there money grabbing fools. My m8t does my servicing he's clued up, just pay for parts and a drink :-)
25 January 2009, 03:08 PM
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Depends if you're poor.
Personally I'm rich so I pay someone else to get dirty while I stand around and talk ****e/drink coffee.
If that makes me a mug then fair enough, but I'm a clean mug while you're out in the rain skinning your knuckles.
25 January 2009, 05:57 PM
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Akshirly I should change that, I used to work in Dubai but now I work/live in the Caribbean (well I live here for most of the year and spend about 10 weeks a year in the UK).
When I'm in the UK I have a house in the Lake District if that makes you happier
When I'm in the UK I have a house in the Lake District if that makes you happier
25 January 2009, 06:26 PM
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I do my own ... with the exception of the Cambelt.
I could do it, but want to blame someone else if it goes wrong and snaps!
Oil + Filters (Air and Oil) costs me £18 .... and it's done right - no silly things like sensor disconnect - but time and care taken.
I could do it, but want to blame someone else if it goes wrong and snaps!
Oil + Filters (Air and Oil) costs me £18 .... and it's done right - no silly things like sensor disconnect - but time and care taken.
25 January 2009, 06:56 PM
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SORRY ABOUT THE TYPO IN THE ORIGANAL TITLE.. ITS MENT TO SAY HOW MUCH DO YOU SUPERSTARS PAY ETC...ETC. I DID CHANGE IT BUT IT ONLY CHANGES IN THE THREAD!
soz about the cap but i only just looked up and aint typing it all again!!
and thanks all for you input. i find it mad that some people pay over £500 for a service!! Cam belt i can understand as its some 1 elses problem if it snaps, but just a service!! Come on people i thought you are enthusiasts!!
soz about the cap but i only just looked up and aint typing it all again!!
and thanks all for you input. i find it mad that some people pay over £500 for a service!! Cam belt i can understand as its some 1 elses problem if it snaps, but just a service!! Come on people i thought you are enthusiasts!!
25 January 2009, 07:02 PM
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A lot on here really don't know one end of a spanner from another ..... not their fault, they just are not of an Engineering mind.
Most are hobbyists .... nowt wrong with that either, but you will read some amazing stories sometimes - the internet spreads claptrap faster than ever before
Most are hobbyists .... nowt wrong with that either, but you will read some amazing stories sometimes - the internet spreads claptrap faster than ever before
25 January 2009, 07:32 PM
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A lot on here really don't know one end of a spanner from another ..... not their fault, they just are not of an Engineering mind.
Most are hobbyists .... nowt wrong with that either, but you will read some amazing stories sometimes - the internet spreads claptrap faster than ever before
Most are hobbyists .... nowt wrong with that either, but you will read some amazing stories sometimes - the internet spreads claptrap faster than ever before