derbyshire gp
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Recently had my annual service but decided to have an MOT at same time
Main dealer (but not fiat) Im on a service plan (started it out on another make of car so just kept it going for convienience)
got a call that the car needs £700 of urgent work doing
so when i went to pick up checking the list
1 new front brake pads 85-95% worn £70 :bang:
2 front brake discs scored lipped 25% worn £203 :bang:
3 cam belt 5 years or 60k miles £286
4 accesory belt worn £85
5 rear drums stripping and cleaning £58
But hey still got a pass with one advisory front pads worn............
now im no mechanic but i can change pads (which i have bought but havent got round to fitting prior to service/MOT but will be done on day off next week) but if discs are scored and lipped but only 25% worn do they warrant changing? I appreciate brakes are a must do on a safety scale but seriously £203 for discs that cost £18 each and i could fit myself.
And over £300 to replace both belts i can get a local garage to do it cheaper
Recently had my annual service but decided to have an MOT at same time
Main dealer (but not fiat) Im on a service plan (started it out on another make of car so just kept it going for convienience)
got a call that the car needs £700 of urgent work doing
so when i went to pick up checking the list
1 new front brake pads 85-95% worn £70 :bang:
2 front brake discs scored lipped 25% worn £203 :bang:
3 cam belt 5 years or 60k miles £286
4 accesory belt worn £85
5 rear drums stripping and cleaning £58
But hey still got a pass with one advisory front pads worn............
now im no mechanic but i can change pads (which i have bought but havent got round to fitting prior to service/MOT but will be done on day off next week) but if discs are scored and lipped but only 25% worn do they warrant changing? I appreciate brakes are a must do on a safety scale but seriously £203 for discs that cost £18 each and i could fit myself.
And over £300 to replace both belts i can get a local garage to do it cheaper