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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
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27/10/2014 08:31
27/10/2014 08:31
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mr_cheese
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mr_cheese
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My god what garage did you use!!! Im sure they find faults no matter what these days just to earn a few extra quid...
Little tip for you, befor you go for service mark all the items due to be replaced, oilfilter, air filter, plugs ect ect as its more common than you think for unscrupulous garages to not bother changing said items..
my old man had his disco serviced last yr so I thought id give their work the quick once over as my dad's retired now, on looking at the air filter is was clearly stil the old dirty filter! So not happy at that I drop the oil to find thick black oil instead of the nice clear brown youd expect from freshly serviced engine!! Of course the garage swore blind they changed every item listed but as theirs no way of proving otherwise I just had to let it go. so yer make sure to give your old items a little mark that only you would notice and make sure you check them befof you leave the garage!
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
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27/10/2014 18:17
27/10/2014 18:17
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 194 Berkshire
workshy
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On a journey
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Berkshire
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I am going to try Italia Speed in Newbury for a routine service. They mostly do Alfas but thought I would check them out as they are much closer to home for me than Solo Italia. I know it's only a service, but even so, take the Coop to someone who knows about these cars! Solo Italia are only 30 miles from Newbury, and a big chunk of the journey is on the A34... Legally do-able in 40 minutes! Make an afternoon of it. Have a wander round Eynsham village, grab a bite to eat, and be confident your Coop's in safe hands ...Just my opinion!
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
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28/10/2014 10:19
28/10/2014 10:19
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alexjames
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Enjoying the ride
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Id second solo italia. Rick and Gaz are good guys
Ex Fiat Coupe Plus 20vt Electric blue | 62 trim hybrid | Flea mapped
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
#1513519
29/10/2014 09:32
29/10/2014 09:32
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KBT
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KBT
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My local hard as nails garage failed my LE on 14 counts during a post purchase mock inspection. They made this inspection for a small fee. A garage in Cardiff passed it without even an advisory just 3 weeks prior to this.
Not really a standardized test is it?
Much as I slag off my garage and say things like "I wouldn`t trust them even to work on a tractor", I like the fact that they are completely unbending with regard to the MOT regulations.
I try to prep. to their standard and just occasionally I succeed.
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
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29/10/2014 16:49
29/10/2014 16:49
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glenn1960
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glenn1960
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What I don't understand is why an advisory from last year is never picked up. They don't even seem to want you to mention it. I've just booked my coupe in at Solo Italia for its service. Rick has quoted £245 so well worth the trip ... I'd want it polished and valeted for that !
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
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29/10/2014 22:59
29/10/2014 22:59
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workshy
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On a journey
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I am going to take your advice and go with Solo Italia. Italia Speed quoted me £315 just for a routine service, which is a bit steep. Rick and Gaz are great guy's, but if you want to wander round the village while the works being done, DON'T get them talking about Coops! ...Apparently there's a donkey round the back with no hind legs!
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
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30/10/2014 08:10
30/10/2014 08:10
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KBT
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KBT
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The donkey has become highly knowledgeable and will do your service for just £175.
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
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30/10/2014 10:14
30/10/2014 10:14
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KBT
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KBT
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Service would take a week though because he can`t get around like he used to.
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Re: MOT
[Re: AnnieMac]
#1514749
07/11/2014 21:02
07/11/2014 21:02
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,306 Kent, South East
Cooperman
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Former Club Membership Secretary
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Glad you had a good result with the service, How about a diesel coupe with. Jtdm lump under the Bonnet chaps?
Last edited by Cooperman; 07/11/2014 21:15.
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