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

Bigbunny2007 · 21-04-2015, 22:21

It will be worth it when its done mate

It seems harsh on the wallet when it all comes at once though! You have had it a long time and once you have these jobs sorted it will serve you well

jims-terrano · 21-04-2015, 22:23

Well after we've just paid so much we are going to carry on and get it MOTd in July assuming loads more doesn't go wrong in the mean time.
I reckon after tomorrow's bill we'll be up to the £500 and then the cost of replacing the cross member it's going to be another expensive year with that car. On the brightside apparently the ABS didn't kick in on the way home so fingers crossed that's fixed.

Forgot to say already text "Rick" about the wheel bearing, yes that's his name.

solarman216 · 21-04-2015, 22:27

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Well after we've just paid so much we are going to carry on and get it MOTd in July assuming loads more doesn't go wrong in the mean time.
I reckon after tomorrow's bill we'll be up to the £500 and then the cost of replacing the cross member it's going to be another expensive year with that car. On the brightside apparently the ABS didn't kick in on the way home so fingers crossed that's fixed.

Forgot to say already text "Rick" about the wheel bearing, yes that's his name.

?????????????????????Rick

jims-terrano · 21-04-2015, 22:30

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Originally Posted by solarman216

?????????????????????Rick

Yes another Rick but I don't think he's quite like you lol

Seems to know his stuff though which is good.

Sweety · 21-04-2015, 22:52

Well this will make you feel a little better Jim

the worst repair bill i've ever had was £1200

now guess which manufacturer of motor it was i'll give you a clue it's happened in the 9 years i've known you

AlexD333 · 21-04-2015, 23:00

I vote keep the Terrano and keep on top of routine maintenance, any vehicle is gonna need work for mot.

Some new car electronics outside warranty period can be catastrophic

Bigbunny2007 · 21-04-2015, 23:07

Rik is not the best at the paperwork and remembering things but good with the spanners

The front cross member is not that big a job can't see it been that expensive. The chap that did the sills might be a good one for that job??

jims-terrano · 21-04-2015, 23:33

Ricks giving me a price for the cross member, be easier than trecking down to Barnsley to the other bloke.
That said if i had the metal and the plums I could have a go with my little mig. Not really got the confidence to do it myself.

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

21-04-2015, 22:21	#8
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	It will be worth it when its done mate It seems harsh on the wallet when it all comes at once though! You have had it a long time and once you have these jobs sorted it will serve you well

21-04-2015, 22:23	#9
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well after we've just paid so much we are going to carry on and get it MOTd in July assuming loads more doesn't go wrong in the mean time. I reckon after tomorrow's bill we'll be up to the £500 and then the cost of replacing the cross member it's going to be another expensive year with that car. On the brightside apparently the ABS didn't kick in on the way home so fingers crossed that's fixed. Forgot to say already text "Rick" about the wheel bearing, yes that's his name.

21-04-2015, 22:52	#12
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Well this will make you feel a little better Jim the worst repair bill i've ever had was £1200 now guess which manufacturer of motor it was i'll give you a clue it's happened in the 9 years i've known you

21-04-2015, 23:00	#13
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I vote keep the Terrano and keep on top of routine maintenance, any vehicle is gonna need work for mot. Some new car electronics outside warranty period can be catastrophic

21-04-2015, 23:07	#14
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	Rik is not the best at the paperwork and remembering things but good with the spanners The front cross member is not that big a job can't see it been that expensive. The chap that did the sills might be a good one for that job??

21-04-2015, 23:33	#15
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Ricks giving me a price for the cross member, be easier than trecking down to Barnsley to the other bloke. That said if i had the metal and the plums I could have a go with my little mig. Not really got the confidence to do it myself.