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need cheaper place to fix car

  • 15-07-2009 8:45am
    #1
    Koda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    Hiya, my 03 Renault Clio has been giving me trouble lately. First it was the battery which went totally dead, so got a new one at a local battery and tyre place for E75. Then it was the DSC (??or something) sensor that needed repalcing cos my car wouldn't start. Of a 224 Euro bill, only E40 (!!!!!) of that was the actual part, the rest was labour. And I know it only took a half hour cos they called a half hour after I gave the go-ahead to say it was ready for pick up. I nearly fell off my chair when I saw the breakdown (this is in Sandyford by the way).

    Anyway, now the car is also overdue for its major service, and the same sandyford guys are quoting me 350Euro. I don't have the time to go to Belfast, where I would save 100 Euro. Does anyone know where in Dublin, Naas, or Wicklow area I could get a quality major service on the car without having to hemmorage some serious money????
    Thanks for reading.


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  • #2
    philipm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭philipm


    Ah horrible feeling isn't it. I use MKC Motors in Kingswood / Balldonnell industrial estate. They have all the top equipment but dont charge like a main dealer.


  • #3
    Mr.Diagnostic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Mr.Diagnostic


    Koda wrote: »
    . Of a 224 Euro bill, only E40 (!!!!!) of that was the actual part, the rest was labour. And I know it only took a half hour cos they called a half hour after I gave the go-ahead to say it was ready for pick up.

    Is it possible that it only took them ½ hour to finish the job after they contacted you but that they put time into diagnosing the problem before they called?


  • #4
    Trinity
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,662 ✭✭✭Trinity


    Theres a guy i found here on adverts i have used lots of time he is more than reasonable and he will come to you

    his user name is Muckie.

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  • #5
    Koda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Koda


    OP here, thanks for the replies.

    philipm- do you have the number for that garage handy? I could not find the number online.

    Also, was wondering if I used the fella found on adverts as mentioned above, would he be able to fill in the service booklet, or doesn't it have to be stamped by a reputable garage? haven't a clue....prob why I get saddled with massive bills. They can spot a car virgin a mile off!:)


  • #6
    philipm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭philipm


    Sorry Koda:

    Mark I think is the manager there: 01 4595266.

    Best of luck.


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  • #7
    Koda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Koda


    Cheers for that. Much appreciated! :) Will give them a buzz.


  • #8
    Tefral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,396 ✭✭✭Tefral


    Theres two guys called dave and paddy that i go to: they are in rathfarnham.
    Daves number is 0876268817. I have sent some people down from work too and they have been delighted.


  • #9
    ha-ya-said-what
    Closed Accounts Posts: 810 ✭✭✭ha-ya-said-what


    Where on earth did you bring the car that they charged you that much for labour!! I know one Renault main dealer used to charge €96 an hour. If your willing to travel in future I have a lad think his labour is 50 or 60 an hour not quite sure.


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