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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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  • casseus
    casseus Posts: 230 Forumite
    cruickgl wrote: »
    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.
    good local garage will supply and fit go round to them or ring them.
  • Goudy
    Goudy Posts: 2,103 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    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".
  • wgl2014
    wgl2014 Posts: 1,144 Forumite
    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.
  • casseus
    casseus Posts: 230 Forumite
    Goudy wrote: »
    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".
    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.
  • mgfvvc
    mgfvvc Posts: 1,225 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    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.
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