Posted December 8, 2009 How? Are you paying a F1 pit crew to do it? It depends on what needs doing to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 8, 2009 my dad had his recently and it was the guts of £400 (alternator was bolloxed) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 8, 2009 I don't think I've ever spent over £200 on an MOT. Or any repairs come to think of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 My MOTs are nearly always around £200-£400. That's the beauty of not maintaining your car in any way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 My last repair job was about £340 v_v pretty bad when you consider I'd be lucky to get £800 selling the car privately. I still need a new car, I was thinking about an Astra.... Ugh I fail at purchase procrastination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 My MOTs are nearly always around £200-£400. That's the beauty of not maintaining your car in any way. But really what can you do other than topping up the relevant liquids it needs? I don't have a foggies about cars, touching any more than the above would probably result in me trashing it somehow :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 You'd be surprised how many people neglect even the "relevant liquids", especially oil and coolant. You also gotta clean and protect your car to prevent corrosion and rust, which can also lead you to fail your MOT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 It really does help to have a mechanic in the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 How? Are you paying a F1 pit crew to do it? Yes....why, don't you? Anyway it was £307 in the end, so thats good. *Eeep* Some folks at work said I might aswell get a new car....but the way I see it, is how do I know that won't need XXX£ work next year/whenever? It really does help to have a mechanic in the family. My sisters a beauty therapist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 Yes....why, don't you? Anyway it was £307 in the end, so thats good. *Eeep* Some folks at work said I might aswell get a new car....but the way I see it, is how do I know that won't need XXX£ work next year/whenever? My sisters a beauty therapist. My last MOT and service combined was £48 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 My last MOT and service combined was £48 How old/much was your car? And more importantly....does it have go-fast-stripes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 How old/much was your car? And more importantly....does it have go-fast-stripes? It's an 04 VW Golf, cost me £5000 about a year ago. It doesn't half any stripes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 You'd be surprised how many people neglect even the "relevant liquids", especially oil and coolant. You also gotta clean and protect your car to prevent corrosion and rust, which can also lead you to fail your MOT. This. Especially the sub frame and wheel arches. Most people forget these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 But really what can you do other than topping up the relevant liquids it needs? Mechanically sympathetic driving helps no end. Not over revving (especially when cold), smooth gear changes, no hard cornering/acceleration etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 Mechanically sympathetic driving helps no end. Not over revving (especially when cold), smooth gear changes, no hard cornering/acceleration etc. That's my phrase for tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 Mechanically sympathetic driving helps no end. Not over revving (especially when cold), smooth gear changes, no hard cornering/acceleration etc. Basically anything that's fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 Basically anything that's fun Well, you obviously need to find a fun/"granny" ratio that works for you. I like to lean towards the granny side, but with the occasional burst of fun. Like those old people who know how to use the internet. Most of the time is spent knitting, but occasionally they'll hit the web and search for something truly disgusting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 I guess I compromise with my impeccable gear changes but extravagant acceleration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 Well, you obviously need to find a fun/"granny" ratio that works for you. Good advice in general actually. I guess I compromise with my impeccable gear changes but extravagant acceleration. Is that what you call it? :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2009 I stall if I don't accelerate extravagantly :P I really regret learning in a diesel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2009 I have an automatic...no shifting for me, unless I'm feeling bored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2009 Automatics are much more common in America though. They are no fun. At all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2009 Automatics are much more common in America though. They are no fun. At all. What automatics or americans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2009 I stall if I don't accelerate extravagantly :P I really regret learning in a diesel. Haha, I presume I'm the same because I'm too scared not to rev up loads either whenever I start moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2009 Haha, I presume I'm the same because I'm too scared not to rev up loads either whenever I start moving. yeah, its awful. Although im getting better, I don't have to use the handbrake EVERY time I stop, woohoo! Getting out of the junction at work is a nightmare, its a 50mph dual carriageway, at rush hour. I did myself proud and vroomed it to death to get out today! wooooooo! It's only a 1litre engine so you kinda do have to vroom it up or it goes nowhere =( And today I had to use the fog light on my car for the first time today I'll throw this out a bit, its been a big discussion in my house lately; how long a tank of petrol lasts! I can get 5/6 weeks out of my car. My mum got hers and she says the tank is tinyyy (hyundai i10) and she's always having to fill it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
