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Old 06-03-14, 09:12 PM   #51
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I wasn't implying anything, I was implying that garages sometimes take the pee with women and what they perceive as vulnerable.

I was only trying to help, it's your money, spend it how you like.
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Old 06-03-14, 09:37 PM   #52
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Phil, don't imply that I'm an idiot because I'm female.

The recovery was almost £200, it's taken 4 hours to strip cylinder head so another £120 before we even start, the cost of the parts (shims and valves) are £400, then the labour for the rebuild of the head, then new belts and I can't remember if he said I needed a new pump or not. So no, I don't think I'm being scammed or that they are being unreasonable. A 2nd hand head is not cheaper than the rebuild. It was an option that was looked at.

The T5 engine is known to be labour intensive in these sort of situations.
I don't think he was implying you are an idiot because you are female or for any other reason. More trying to look out for you as some people can be naïve & garages take advantage of this.


The price doesn't sound too bad overall. I always find it useful to price up the parts from an auto factors & the manufacturer to see if I am getting value for money.
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Old 06-03-14, 09:45 PM   #53
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Phil and I have had this out before. I'm just being tired and cranky. Sorry Phil!
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Old 06-03-14, 09:46 PM   #54
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Phil and I have had this out before. I'm just being tired and cranky. Sorry Phil!
Not surprising really, given the stress you've beeen under

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Old 06-03-14, 09:47 PM   #55
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It's more the nightshifts that have done it! They make me grumpy enough as it is without this on top!
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Yep, I know how you feel, nights do my head in
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Old 06-03-14, 10:06 PM   #57
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Phil and I have had this out before. I'm just being tired and cranky. Sorry Phil!
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Old 07-03-14, 06:12 PM   #58
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Old 07-03-14, 09:57 PM   #59
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Sorry you have been unlucky but when they are running they re brilliant! I had a 10 plate in Germany and used it to it full potential on the autobahn

Hope you can keep the costs down
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Old 08-03-14, 12:18 AM   #60
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100k is quite a strech for a belt?
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