A bit eye-watering one might think for a couple of penny-pinching OAPs. But not really. At 92,000 miles nearly, the two front suspension bottom arms had to be replaced because their rubber bushes were coming apart. And after 12 years those big bolts had to be freed using heat and effort to avoid damage. So parts and labour came to more than 400 quid, MoT fee 50, oil and filter change at my request, a couple of light bulbs and the associated fiddling and cleaning up of contact blocks etc, and the dreaded VAT, brought the bill up to 588 or thereabouts.
OK so far. But the garage also lent us its courtesy car, a perfectly nice little Peugeot thingy, so that we weren't left stranded or begging the cousins for lifts or car loans. No charge for that. And we will get a free wash and valet - much needed, believe me - as soon as we want at the washing/valeting outfit the garage has an account with.
Good garages are like gold. And this is one of them.
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MoT... under £600 new
MoT... under £600 new