car problem need help

Mikeyalma

I need some advice on this matter I own a 05 ople corsa i had it serviced just the other day at advanced pitstop in limerick city the ennis road they said this was wrong with my car

3 wipers needed.....15e each
Passenger rear tyre at 1mm on edge....tyres from...85 euro each
Passenger front shock leaking .....120 each (replace in pairs)
Engine oil leak.....need to be cleaned down and rechecked
Coolent leak....needs to be cleaned down and rechecked
Gear box mount torn..,..main dealer
drivers seat belt not recoiling ......height adjuster wont lock


I just want to knew are they very bad problems should I not drive my car and is there any where in limerick I could get them all fixed in the one place


Please help

Noccy_Mondy

You'll get tyres for a corsa way cheaper than €85.....
as you will wipers, €15 for one wiper :eek: I got a decent pair for €12

Don't know of anywhere in particular, but the prices should be cheaper than you have stated above

visual

Put your reg into micksgarage.com
shocks should work out at 40 to 50 each
best replaced in pairs. Be prepared to pay 1 to 2 hours from mechanic to fit

Seat belt brakers yard 10 to 20 euro common enough fault but easy enough to replace 20 min job

oil leak probably the oil pressure switch about 10 euro easy 10 min job

wipers buy from local motor factor or order on line should get all 3 for under 30 euro DIY

don't know about coolant leak find a small independent mechanic for price and fit all the other parts for you.

Mikeyalma

Thank you for your help

may I ask what is mickgarage.com...???


Sounds like I need a good mechanic.

Doesn't sound to bad I might not have to sell my soul to fix it thanks

Noccy_Mondy

It's an online parts shop. Put your reg in and it'll find the parts that are compatible with your car.

http://www.micksgarage.com/car-parts/

Del2005

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

It's an online parts shop. Put your reg in and it'll find the parts that are compatible with your car.

http://www.micksgarage.com/car-parts/

I wouldn't trust it to get the correct parts. When I put my car reg in it gives the wrong type of bulb for my main and dip and was also wrong for my last car, it happens on other sites. If it can't get the bulbs right for 2 different cars I wouldn't like to see how it manages with critical parts.

Better off calling into a motor factors for the parts, much quicker turn around if they are wrong, or go to a garage that doesn't have upselling as a way to do "cheap" services.

greasepalm

if the wiper blades are aero blades they are more expensive.

ba_barabus

I'd take it for a second opinion at a more reputable independent mechanic.

Atlantic Dawn

From a safety point of view the tyre is the life and death fix, followed by the wipers, the rest you could replace as funds allow.

mickdw

Certain franchise garages tend to upsell as much as possible.
Take your car to a good independent garage and see what the real story is.
Do not, I repeat DO NOT take the car back to these people to have that list of work done.

Mikeyalma

How would I find a independent mechanic....I think they may have made it sound worse then it is me thinks so I might not go back to them again for a full service it was 160 euro there a bit pricey like

djimi

Mikeyalma wrote: »

How would I find a independent mechanic....

Local recommendations is the best way. Ask around and see who people bring their cars to; there will be a few decent indys in your area but you might find that some friends/family/colleagues have someone in particular that they are happy to recommend.

Mikeyalma wrote: »

I think they may have made it sound worse then it is me thinks so I might not go back to them again for a full service it was 160 euro there a bit pricey like

€160 is probably about right for a basic service (oil, filters, plugs etc); youre not likely to get it for much cheaper than that unless you do it yourself. I find though that a good indy will go the extra mile for the same money. The likes of Advance build their business model around finding extra work outside of the standard service, and its not uncommon for people to come away from a service with them having been told that they need new tires, shocks, that sort of thing, when in reality they are some way from needing to be replaced.

JohnBoy26

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

From a safety point of view the tyre is the life and death fix, followed by the wipers, the rest you could replace as funds allow.

I'd have shocks ahead of wipers on the safety list, especially if they are leaking.

Mar4ix

Mikeyalma wrote: »

I need some advice on this matter I own a 05 ople corsa i had it serviced just the other day at advanced pitstop ....................

thats your first mistake.

find descent mechanic through your friends or relatives . get at least few recommendations for one mechanic . .. thats the way to go , if you have nobody to ask, ask here in forum ...

Mikeyalma

Is there a form on here for limerick mechanic

djimi

Mikeyalma wrote: »

Is there a form on here for limerick mechanic

Maybe pop something up in the Limerick forum and see if anyone recommends anyone.