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OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealership! #699478
29/10/2008 18:58
29/10/2008 18:58
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Sunny Pembrokeshire!!!
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Rang around the two closest Fiat garages today for a new clutch...........£900 shocked shocked

Oh but that does include the VAT he told me,great book it in then lol.
I just cannot get my head around that price!!! Problem here in Pembrokeshire is the fact Im about 4 hour drive from motormech etc!! So does anyone know any decent independant garages who could fit a clutch if I supplied it within a 2 hr radius of me?? Swansea/Carmarthen/Cardiff??
Thanks for the advice, any other ideas welcomed lol smile

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealership! [Re: jacob0902] #699486
29/10/2008 19:10
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For another 2 hours drive I'd take it to Paul at Motormech to be honest..!

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealership! [Re: jacob0902] #699487
29/10/2008 19:11
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It's worth the extra drive to know that the job's been done right and your car is in good hands. And you'll still save money!
That's assuming your clutch has enough life left to get you there...
Fwiw, I took mine down to Motormech from Livingston Scotland, having only just got back from PowerFiat and Perfect Touch - they're even further away!

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealership! [Re: ] #699490
29/10/2008 19:13
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I gota be honest, me thinks brum is looking fave!! £400 all in,and VERY trust worthy/recommended. How long a job is the clutch roughly?

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #699491
29/10/2008 19:14
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Originally Posted by Barney
I took mine down to Motormech from Livingston Scotland, having only just got back from PowerFiat and Perfect Touch - they're even further away!


I got mine trailered from Aberdeen to Motormech laugh tongue

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #699497
29/10/2008 19:34
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It takes about 6 hours just had mine done by Paul top bloke

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #699522
29/10/2008 20:31
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Jacob, good call! thumb
TD, that must have been a loooooong ride in the passenger seat!

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #699538
29/10/2008 20:52
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Originally Posted by Barney

TD, that must have been a loooooong ride in the passenger seat!


Thankfully I flew down a month or so later drive it back up wink

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #699557
29/10/2008 21:27
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Matt at seawall in cardiff did mine for about £400

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #699573
29/10/2008 22:01
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Thanks for the help guys, will be hoping to sort soon, but seems i have more than cut the cost in HALF!!!! lol

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: jacob0902] #700234
31/10/2008 09:52
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got to be motor mech!,you could stop over that night - make a night of it then back home the next day,still cheaper than fiat !

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #700237
31/10/2008 10:12
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Cloverleaf in Gloucester are great... bit far still

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: chrissy] #700296
31/10/2008 12:11
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you know anyone thats had a cambelt done at
Seawall?

cheers Kevin

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: elsie] #700391
31/10/2008 14:19
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ermm not sure of who on here.. i was going to do it on another coop i was looking to buy but the sale fell through.

Cant remember the price but I remember thinking its quite reasonable

Give matt a bell im sure he will be happy to help 02920488660

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #700459
31/10/2008 15:09
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thanks for the number.
Kevin

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: elsie] #700638
31/10/2008 19:26
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if you are in north london ,herts or essex go see the little italien wizard Salvo,he works at candy motors,Hoddesdon.He is the man.Did my cambelt for 450 in two evenings.



Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: magooagain] #700655
31/10/2008 19:57
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I think ah4fuxake has had a cambelt done by matt in seawall and can recommend him as he is pretty decent with a major love affair for these cars as demonstrated by the fact he owns 3

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #700701
31/10/2008 21:45
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thanks for all the help guys, will be sorted soon lol

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: jacob0902] #704237
07/11/2008 20:10
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P.W Motorsport..philip Walker he,s in pembrokshire..tell him woody gave you his number..he mite be able to help..maybe..07801688313

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #704262
07/11/2008 20:40
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my mechanic done my clutch, cambelt, fitted new radiator, water pump, thermostat and rear wheel bearings for £500.....fiat are robbing b******s....i proced a frickin wiper arm today...60 quid plus vat!!!

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #704283
07/11/2008 21:19
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£500 for that lot seems an absolute bargain!

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #704390
08/11/2008 08:27
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thanks woody, will give him a call

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: jacob0902] #704645
08/11/2008 21:29
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speak to countrycriusing hes in hereford, its not to far and his prices are good

Re: OMG!!!! This is why NOT to use a fiat dealers [Re: ] #704743
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Originally Posted by ActionHank
£500 for that lot seems an absolute bargain!


yup, guy done me proud!!


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