Jono-MG
06-02-13, 09:45 AM
So its getting near that dreaded time... :unsure:
Picked the car up at 46k miles while being reassured the belts were changed at 36k but there was no accompanying documentation due to a flood at the owners property (timeframes owners area etc tied in and the belts looked in good nick).
The car is now coming up to 66k and not being the most optimistic person (and having read all the recommendations and horror stories on belts) I would like to change the belts at the 70k service, for piece of mind if nothing else, not that I drive the car hard but I don't want it to let me down on the work run either.
From the main dealer I was quoted £1100 all in or individually £800 for the belts £300 for the service, I knew it was going to be a hit but really?
This of course took me to checking the car's worth which for a Mk2 180 on 54 plate looks to be ~£1100 to £1700 private sale depending on condition, again mine being on the higher mile side but still treasured and me being again on the pessimistic side should I be looking to part ex it in the next 4k miles for the current value and get rid although this is really the last thing I want to do :noexpression:
Picked the car up at 46k miles while being reassured the belts were changed at 36k but there was no accompanying documentation due to a flood at the owners property (timeframes owners area etc tied in and the belts looked in good nick).
The car is now coming up to 66k and not being the most optimistic person (and having read all the recommendations and horror stories on belts) I would like to change the belts at the 70k service, for piece of mind if nothing else, not that I drive the car hard but I don't want it to let me down on the work run either.
From the main dealer I was quoted £1100 all in or individually £800 for the belts £300 for the service, I knew it was going to be a hit but really?
This of course took me to checking the car's worth which for a Mk2 180 on 54 plate looks to be ~£1100 to £1700 private sale depending on condition, again mine being on the higher mile side but still treasured and me being again on the pessimistic side should I be looking to part ex it in the next 4k miles for the current value and get rid although this is really the last thing I want to do :noexpression: