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Old 09-12-2004, 1:20 AM   #1
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Default Car service

Not sure which board to put this on. Just been quoted £140 for a full service and then an extra £181 to replace the cambelt + bits on a V reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.6. Does anyone know anywere that does it cheaper? This quote was from Nationwide Autocentres and includes the £15 tesco clubcard discount.
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Old 31-01-2005, 5:13 PM   #2
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Default anyone no how to get discount on a service

i have my big service coming up for my corsa
have been quoted £130 but looking to get cheaper
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Old 01-02-2005, 9:23 AM   #3
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try ringing up a couple of places or maybe ask the salesperson who sold you the car to have a word, normally works, that is assuming that you brought the car from a dealership, etc.



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Old 15-02-2005, 11:16 AM   #4
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Mobile self-employed mechanics can be good, a service starts at £100. Find a good one & stick with him! Remember that a standard service involves no more than Oil Change, swap Oil Filter, swap Air Filter & maybe Spark Plugs. A good tradesman would inspect your brakes too and test drive the car.



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