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MOT Failure
My car failed it's MOT today, repair bill is in excess of £700.00 :eek:
They say the break pads / discs etc,. etc,. have all failed the MOT.
I'm on a DMP and have nowhere near £700.00 but I need my car for work due to the shift pattern and distance I have to travel (40 miles one way)
This is a long shot, but any have suggestions?
They say the break pads / discs etc,. etc,. have all failed the MOT.
I'm on a DMP and have nowhere near £700.00 but I need my car for work due to the shift pattern and distance I have to travel (40 miles one way)
This is a long shot, but any have suggestions?
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Oh dear. How long has the old MOT got to run? Enough time to get a 2nd opinion?0
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Could you give an idea of the age/value of your car.
If its old then maybe better to look for a new one, some really good deals out there and neednt cost you too much a month, if you can spare it.
Otherwise can you get a second quote on having the work done or ask someone to do it on 'the side'.:j
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Think we need a bit more detail on what else the car failed on?
If it was just the brakes then depending on the car it shouldn't really be more than £50- £70 a corner (ie +/- £200 - £280 inc labour)0 -
get another opinion0
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i hate it when my car fails its MOT on etc,etc... it can be so expensive!...work permit granted!0
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£700 is alot to spend on brakes...post up what model and exactly whats on the fail list0
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whay car is it
front brake discs and pads can be had quite cheap
bit more info would be goodremember it is nice to be important
but more important to be nice
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credit_crunch_victim wrote: »front brake discs and pads can be had quite cheap
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
not an area i'd wanna scrimp on!0 -
who said scrimp
a set of new front discs and pads can be purchased from a motor factors for 60-00 fitiing is a doddle as well
as i said depends on the make of car and if it is discs all round etc
just checked fleabay new front discs and pads for a ford focus zetec delivered for 33-50remember it is nice to be important
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details of fail sheet please
and car make and modelSealed pot challenger # 10
1v100 £15/3000
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