Repair Shop Costs

[jim1933]

I bought a Carina E Solair ES two weeks ago- as part of the warrantee I had to get the car serviced to make this warrantee valid, I took it to a workshop in Worcester- not the Toyota Main dealer, I had a Timing belt fitted cost -Belt £18+ £98 + VAT + A Big service £190 + VAT it came to £348- fair enough the main dealer quote was £460! so I saved a bit-but when I checked around the car after the service I noticed the radiator was leaking and the fins are in a terrible state :ffs: so I went back to the servicing garage to find out how it was missed the answer "You must have had a better look round than us" they priced up a replacement radiator £150 + £44 labour + VAT. I went back to the dealer I bought the car from- two weeks ago and they are going to put in a new radiator but I will have to contribute a £100 to the cost, I checked with the OOFT and they said to settle for this or enter a minefield of legal costs. I have been buying cars all my life since passing my test in 1952 this is the worst purchase I made- I hope the car is going to be ok cheers Jim

[ae111sr]

Jim,

For any work on your Toyota contact Kevin Clarkson in Droitwich on 01905 778368.

[jim1933]

Jim,

For any work on your Toyota contact Kevin Clarkson in Droitwich on 01905 778368.

Thank you for the link John, its great to have someone whos recommended from this site cheers Jim.

[ae111sr]

No worries - that's what we're here for. Kevin was the one who did my engine conversion for me. He's an independent Toyota specialist - been doing it for 15+ years and knows what he's doing.