Another Big Bill

jims-terrano · 21-04-2015, 18:51

So I thought about getting rid of the truck the other week because of big repair bills.
So here goes, we decided to keep it and start getting work done ready for MOT, the bloke has had it for a few days as much because it was easier for us that way.
Work so far
Replaced rear wheel bearing and axle seal
Replaced one rear handbrake cable
Replaced diff oil
Replaced gear box oil
Brake shoe fitting kit
Front arb link
Adjusted up the rear brakes
£375
Just noticed he hasn't charged us for the rear wheel bearing kit, if it had been any other garage I would of not said anything but I simply can't with this guy

Tomorrow its going back for a cv boot and a ball joint

Then for the mot in July it's going to need the front cross member replacing.

Feeling rather peeved with myself now, wish I had bitten the bullet and started looking for another car.

briggie · 21-04-2015, 19:19

hindsight is a wonderfull thing mate , only you know how much the truck means to you I guess ....... oh I got that book from the aviation museum for you to peek at

elty001 · 21-04-2015, 19:25

Sometimes it's better the devil you know.
At least you know the history and the work it's had done to keep it safe and on the road

solarman216 · 21-04-2015, 19:41

That is really not bad at all Jim, running repairs and general maintenance I call that, if you sell it? unless you buy a much later model you could well end up spending a lot more plus the hassle of a vehicle change, Rick

AlexD333 · 21-04-2015, 21:17

That's great value indeed! Please believe me, that's only 2.7 hours labour or there abouts at my garage, forget about parts

Sounds like a great chap, defo worth being honest with him, you can trust him and he can trust you too.

From a service point of view I have several customers I know I can trust and be honest with in terms of repairs and future work talk ect.

clivvy · 21-04-2015, 21:31

I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN JIM..

oops..

But as a bill, that's too drastic considering the amount of work done and the particular type of work, but yeah, when you consider the amount of money for a car you may get rid of shortly its a bit demoralising.

I vote make your decision this time/MOT and go with that.

Sweety · 21-04-2015, 21:34

Thing is Jim she's an old girl but has served you as a family very well over the years

now TBH a much newer motor could have cost you that or more for less work to be done as a wheel bearing can be £150 or more

21-04-2015, 18:51	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Another Big Bill So I thought about getting rid of the truck the other week because of big repair bills. So here goes, we decided to keep it and start getting work done ready for MOT, the bloke has had it for a few days as much because it was easier for us that way. Work so far Replaced rear wheel bearing and axle seal Replaced one rear handbrake cable Replaced diff oil Replaced gear box oil Brake shoe fitting kit Front arb link Adjusted up the rear brakes £375 Just noticed he hasn't charged us for the rear wheel bearing kit, if it had been any other garage I would of not said anything but I simply can't with this guy Tomorrow its going back for a cv boot and a ball joint Then for the mot in July it's going to need the front cross member replacing. Feeling rather peeved with myself now, wish I had bitten the bullet and started looking for another car.

21-04-2015, 19:41	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	That is really not bad at all Jim, running repairs and general maintenance I call that, if you sell it? unless you buy a much later model you could well end up spending a lot more plus the hassle of a vehicle change, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

21-04-2015, 19:19	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	hindsight is a wonderfull thing mate , only you know how much the truck means to you I guess ....... oh I got that book from the aviation museum for you to peek at

21-04-2015, 19:25	#3
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Sometimes it's better the devil you know. At least you know the history and the work it's had done to keep it safe and on the road

21-04-2015, 21:17	#5
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	That's great value indeed! Please believe me, that's only 2.7 hours labour or there abouts at my garage, forget about parts Sounds like a great chap, defo worth being honest with him, you can trust him and he can trust you too. From a service point of view I have several customers I know I can trust and be honest with in terms of repairs and future work talk ect.

21-04-2015, 21:31	#6
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN JIM.. oops.. But as a bill, that's too drastic considering the amount of work done and the particular type of work, but yeah, when you consider the amount of money for a car you may get rid of shortly its a bit demoralising. I vote make your decision this time/MOT and go with that.

21-04-2015, 21:34	#7
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Thing is Jim she's an old girl but has served you as a family very well over the years now TBH a much newer motor could have cost you that or more for less work to be done as a wheel bearing can be £150 or more