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Hi, my gf is overdue some standard work doing on her car (cambelt, water pump and tensioner). Its a 2006 Ford Fiesta. Does anyone recommend any of these whocanfixmycar type services online for quotes. I am a little wary as I am nervous about being bombarded with marketing texts after we have received quotes. Is there a good one or is it worthwhile going the old fashioned route and just ringing around 3 or 4 places??? Don't really want my phone number ending up on a mugslist for constant calls and texts.
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good local garage will supply and fit go round to them or ring them.Hi, my gf is overdue some standard work doing on her car (cambelt, water pump and tensioner). Its a 2006 Ford Fiesta. Does anyone recommend any of these whocanfixmycar type services online for quotes. I am a little wary as I am nervous about being bombarded with marketing texts after we have received quotes. Is there a good one or is it worthwhile going the old fashioned route and just ringing around 3 or 4 places??? Don't really want my phone number ending up on a mugslist for constant calls and texts.0 -
You shouldn't have too much trouble finding a local Ford specialist.
Also have a look on the Good Garage Scheme website.
Either should be better than "pot luck".0 -
Also consider franchised dealers, often there are reduced rates for older cars. Personally I prefer to use a local independent we have done business with for years but appreciate not everyone has that.0
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Good Garage scheme membership does NOT EVER equate to a "good garage", The garage has to upsell a lot of additives and lubricants for the company or face nasty area managers giving them hell in return. The site wont allow negative comments of a garage either. A "good garage" does not need to enrolled in a "scheme" to be a good garage.You shouldn't have too much trouble finding a local Ford specialist.
Also have a look on the Good Garage Scheme website.
Either should be better than "pot luck".0 -
Ask friends and neighbours to recommend a local garage. Don't just pick one because they appear to be cheap. Pick one that your friends and neighbours know does a good job and doesn't find unnecessary extra work to do.0
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