johny Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 To be honest I think youre asking to get a nasty surprise if you dont keep a tighter control on a repair than appears to have been the case there. Was there no quote beforehand and then a regular update on the mounting costs? I would tell the garage I wont be paying anything extra that I havent authorised previously but I know some people, who sometimes worry about saving pennies in the supermarket, are then incredibly slack when it comes to large expeditures🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 totally agree in one way but i can not see how they can justify that amount. he said wont be going back. going to give the car a full service for him saturday that would have been more money had they carried it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 we had a Lass with a 2ltr mk1 charged by a triumph specialist over £1k for a straight head gasket swap which included 29ltrs of engine oil !!!!! dont accept anything unreasonable and un defined labour charges pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 Yes and get a quote first!!!! I know the job can turn out more problematic than expected but the garage have only got to call and let you know so you can authorise the extra cost or even go to see whats going on. As I say some people will spend longer mulling over which make of crisps to get than arranging an engine repair.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 think he has learnt his lesson 10k light now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acole Posted September 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 Again, thanks all for your advice and guidance. I am a real amateur when it comes to this so really do appreciate it. I have my GT6 booked in with Chic Doig in a few months but in the mean time will certainly get a compression test kit and check that and the coil myself. We all have to start somewhere! Chic himself said from my description, it’s not an issue that would normally require a full rebuild. Fingers crossed it turns out to be a simple issue so I can get it back on the road and enjoy it. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 its clear if she drives fine untill it starts to play up its not any nechanical problem but will be anything from a duff plug to the rubber slivers points /condenser and all things simple Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn wright Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Hi! I paid £95.00 for a Skim on my Vitesse 1600/6 Head as I found it had Bent a Rod! This included Rod and Piston Clean with Seating and Collection and delivery 8 Months ago from "Cool Heads" Bargoed, South Wales! Excellent Service and a very nice chap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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