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I went to kwikfit as my lights weren't working. It was a fuse. They spent fifteen minutes working it out, changed it, it all worked, and then refused payment. I gave the guy a tenner for a pint and he refused, then eventually took it.
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Its more down to the individuals ,than the name over the door at the end of day.
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Definitely true. Had really good service from a kwikfit in Bristol.
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They quoted my Grandma £800 to replace parts of the exhaust on her Ka.
Funnily enough it was all sorted and through the MOT for <£50. Hope they sh*t hedgehogs. I think it would be a bit of a laugh to find out where the manager lives and nick his catalyser or something for a bit of ironic justice.
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I never trust 'quick' places. A honest down to earth garage is what you want. Based on recommendations not covenience.
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i know ive said it before,but the chap i take my motor to is a x main dealer mechanic who has gone self employed,have known him for 35 years(but may only see him a couple times a year), and he is a biker as well,but he doesn't charge more then £12 a hour.
could be "great rates or mates rates" as that add goes,but he only charges what the parts cost and doesn't inflate the prices,and isnt worried if i supply the parts,and i cant fault the chap |
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Well, as I suspected it went through with a clean bill of health.
He did say to her on leaving to tell your dad to keep an eye on the brakes.
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