I know what you mean about the brake pads, when mine was in for its 2year service at the end of last year! They told me my brake pads would need replacing next time round! £80 fronts and £80 rear = £160 thats vat, fitting and product... its still dam expensive!!! Well i plan to fit my pads myself just before it goes in for the 3rd year service.. and ive managed to pick up the front brand new for £20 off ebay from a fiat garage and still looking for some rears... i know there is various other rear pads on there but i want the exact same as whats on there standard! But the rear were only about £35/40 brand new from fiat thats if i dont pick them up cheaper in the meantime, so over all ive be saving a good £ton!!