Where do i start??!
My 172 (52 plate, 52K) went into Renault today to diagnose a strange knocking noise f/o/s when turning at low speed. I also told them the headlight washers leak and can empty the bottle in 2 hours.
4 hours later i get told the power steering pump is knackered and it'll need a new one, along with a new aux belt kit (the current one having done 1500 miles...) as they go 'hand in hand'.
The cost? £950.
£380 for the parts and the rest in labour - and that quote includes £110 to fit the new washer jets!!
Theres no way i have a grand to spend, having just taxed it yeaterday and am stuck on what to do. Its a lovely car but only 2 months into ownership and i've had a gut full already.
Can anyone offer any advice, or recommend an independant near Watford where i might be able to save a bit??!
Cheers
Scott
My 172 (52 plate, 52K) went into Renault today to diagnose a strange knocking noise f/o/s when turning at low speed. I also told them the headlight washers leak and can empty the bottle in 2 hours.
4 hours later i get told the power steering pump is knackered and it'll need a new one, along with a new aux belt kit (the current one having done 1500 miles...) as they go 'hand in hand'.
The cost? £950.
£380 for the parts and the rest in labour - and that quote includes £110 to fit the new washer jets!!
Theres no way i have a grand to spend, having just taxed it yeaterday and am stuck on what to do. Its a lovely car but only 2 months into ownership and i've had a gut full already.
Can anyone offer any advice, or recommend an independant near Watford where i might be able to save a bit??!
Cheers
Scott