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MOT Fail- Help

foci
foci Posts: 1 Newbie
in Motoring
Hi everyone

Hope someone can give some advice.
Ive just moved to Nottingham and my 2000 reg Ford Focus has failed its MOT as the 'offside rear prake pipe is excessively corroded [3.6.B.2c]'
Thing is as im new to the area i dont know of any decent garages so was thinking of going to somewhere like Kwik Fit but im a bit wary after seeing some of the comments on here!!
Can anyone give a rough idea of how much i can expect to pay to get the brake pipe replaced or if anyones from the Nottingham area recommend a place to go where i can avoid being ripped off!!

thanks very much

Comments

  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,019 Forumite
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    Avoid all the chains, The staff come and go like yoyo's.

    Find an old established garage who have had the same staff for many years.

    My local garage is owned by one of the mechanics that worked there, Took over ownership
    when the previous owner retired. Ask your neighbours.

    Rear brake pipes can get pricey if the fuel tank needs removal.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    Good advice, go with it...
    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z # 40 spanner supervisor.
    No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thought.
    Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten.
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  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    Why not just ask the place that MOT'd it?
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    Hammyman wrote: »
    Why not just ask the place that MOT'd it?

    I would sgree with this assuming it is straightforward pipe replacement then it will be about 30 mins work. Doing the ends is time consuming bit.
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 35,679 Forumite
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    Hintza wrote: »
    I would sgree with this assuming it is straightforward pipe replacement then it will be about 30 mins work. Doing the ends is time consuming bit.
    Especially when you have to cut them off again to put the flare nut on :o
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    Ha ha, yep, I managed to do that... to both ends.:o
    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z # 40 spanner supervisor.
    No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thought.
    Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten.
    "l! ilyë yantë ranya nar vanwë"
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    Or turn one around cos you put both on facing the same way :D
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