Big bill tomorrow.... guess the cost!

[Radar Love]

Right.

The Chim's been off the road for the best part of 2 weeks for a service, replacment shocks and more than a few other odds and ends.. I collect her tomorrow and suspect that I'm in for a bit of a spanking.

So here goes, roll up, roll up. Guess the cost...

Annual (12K) service
New shocks and springs all round (Gaz Golds) - seized bolt necessitated new rear wishbone too.
Handbrake indicator switch replaced
Sump gasket replaced
Leak at PAS hose connection fixed
Steering rack gaitor replaced
Door realignment on passenger side
Paint repair on rear bumper due to clown in a van (see previous posts)
New tyres all round (Toyos)
New ignition leads and extenders

Phew, that's it (I hope!) Wish me luck...


PS. No complaints the car's been great '99T with ~35K. Can't wait to get her back.



>> Edited by Radar Love on Tuesday 9th May 21:28

[sgrimshaw]

I'll open the bidding at £1650.

Simon

>> Edited by sgrimshaw on Tuesday 9th May 21:35

[Big Al.]

I reckon about £1500 sorry!

[victormeldrew]

£2150

[Radar Love]

I suspect VM's closest to the mark.... I don't believe it! LOL

[tvrbubblecar]

main Dealer or independent ?

[mongoose]

£2457.59p!-Even more sorry than Big Al

[Radar Love]

Indy (thank the Lord!)

>> Edited by Radar Love on Tuesday 9th May 21:52

[Radar Love]

mongoose said:

£2457.59p!-Even more sorry than Big Al

Do you know something I don't? Much rubbing of chin....

>> Edited by Radar Love on Tuesday 9th May 21:54

[tvrbubblecar]

£2250 but hope its less
Chris

[anonymous-user]

A 12K Service and new shocks (lower wishbone as the shock wouldn't part company with it) and starter motor plus a few very small things was about £1400 IIRC.

So you will be lucky if it is under 2k.

[petros]

Think Mongoose is gonna be close, Circa £2500

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Enough to make Brenda Lee come on strong...

[mongoose]

Radar Love said:

Do you know something I don't? Much rubbing of chin....

Sorry,i couldn't resist
Like others have said though,lets hope its not too much

>> Edited by mongoose on Tuesday 9th May 22:03

[225]

£2200 at a guess

[Radar Love]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Enough to make Brenda Lee come on strong...

Who is Brenda Lee? < Is that heresy 2sb?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Radar Love said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said: Enough to make Brenda Lee come on strong... Who is Brenda Lee? < Is that heresy 2sb?

..she makes your hands hot on the wheel

[Radar Love]

After this baby it's going to be nose to the grindstone and dripping butties.....

[Equinox]

Whats the prize for the correct answer?

£1995 !!

[Red V8]

I recon it might be nearer to £2,600 from an indi...

£300 - Annual (12K) service
£600 - New shocks and springs all round (Gaz Golds) - seized bolt necessitated new rear wishbone too (is it normal to replace just one side, what about the setup and handling?.
£30 - Handbrake indicator switch replaced
£70 - Sump gasket replaced (a short term fix, it will leak again eventually)
£15 - Leak at PAS hose connection fixed
£45 - Steering rack gaitor replaced
£50 - Door realignment on passenger side
£400 - Paint repair on rear bumper due to clown in a van (depending on extent of damage)
£600 - New tyres all round (Toyos)
£100 - New ignition leads and extenders

Plus VAT = £2600

Mind you, could easily be over £3,000!!!