MOT Failure

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Can only echo the advice of a second opinion, but, is the bracket part of the exhaust system, or part of the car the exhaust hangs on to?

If the exhaust, then I would certainly approach whoever fitted it and ask about a warranty repair. If it's part of the car then none of the above advice concerns or has considered that. Check this, it's important.

I had my car looked at yesterday by a different garage so I could get an unbiased assessment. They reckon the bracket is part of the exhaust system so should fall under the warranty. I also asked them to have a look at the power steering problem, and they've quoted me £200 to sort out. Definitely better than £290.

So tomorrow I'm taking it back to the garage that originally fitted the exhaust and hopefully have it rectified as they said they would.

good news then next thing u'll find yourself repairing BMW vehicles in the desert

Originally Posted by melody

I had my car looked at yesterday by a different garage so I could get an unbiased assessment. They reckon the bracket is part of the exhaust system so should fall under the warranty. I also asked them to have a look at the power steering problem, and they've quoted me £200 to sort out. Definitely better than £290.

So tomorrow I'm taking it back to the garage that originally fitted the exhaust and hopefully have it rectified as they said they would.

Nice one mel, i can only assume changing the power steering pipe must be a labour intensive job the pipes propably about £50. Least you have saved yourself £100 more spendin money for your travels eh

Originally Posted by 600+

good news then next thing u'll find yourself repairing BMW vehicles in the desert

Hopefully not. I've just had my nails done.

Originally Posted by mototech

Nice one mel, i can only assume changing the power steering pipe must be a labour intensive job the pipes propably about £50. Least you have saved yourself £100 more spendin money for your travels eh

Yep. Apparently it is a major job getting to the pipe. The pipe costs £30, the rest is labour. Fair enough - I've saved £100 = new pair of shoes