Post 615497 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-11 11:27:13
Well another year has passed and another 3500miles has been clocked up on the R.
Keith at K-Tech Automotive has given it a full service, took it for MOT and done a cam belt change.
He checked all the bushes, the angle gear and other wear and tear parts and is happy with the condition of everything. The angle gear has a slight weep the same as its had for the last couple of years but the oil level in it is fine.
And how much did this all cost? £534.90. Not a bad price. I reckon the Main Stealer would have charged double that!
Post 615500 by M-R-P on 2013-06-11 11:41:45
Nice :)
Don't K-Tech tune Renaults? http://www.k-tecracing.com/
Post 615502 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-11 11:45:11
[QUOTE=M-R-P;615500]Nice :)
Don't K-Tech tune Renaults? http://www.k-tecracing.com/[/QUOTE]
Not this K-Tech http://www.k-techautomotive.co.uk/
I said to him if any bushes or any other small jobs need doing then go ahead. This proves he only does the work if it needs doing which is a nice refreshing change.
Post 615513 by M-R-P on 2013-06-11 12:17:34
Or he knows how bloody hard Volvo bushes are to replace ;)
Post 615517 by smithy on 2013-06-11 12:51:08
Nice one and I saw the car in voc mag too
Post 615520 by stribo on 2013-06-11 13:10:38
[QUOTE=M-R-P;615513]Or he knows how bloody hard Volvo bushes are to replace ;)[/QUOTE]
He should do, he was a Volvo tech before starting on his own. He does the jobs on our Volvos I can't /don't want to. I'd highly recommend him.
Post 615521 by M-R-P on 2013-06-11 13:13:54
Don't volvo techs usually opt to replace the whole unit, rather than just the bush?
Not trying to stir owt but if they find a knackered wishbone bush, they quote for a new wishbone (which is actually harder than doing the front bush in with the wishbone still on)
Post 615545 by Harvey on 2013-06-11 15:36:38
[QUOTE=Sharkey R;615497]Well another year has passed and another 3500miles has been clocked up on the R.
Keith at K-Tech Automotive has given it a full service, took it for MOT and done a cam belt change.
He checked all the bushes, the angle gear and other wear and tear parts and is happy with the condition of everything. The angle gear has a slight weep the same as its had for the last couple of years but the oil level in it is fine.
And how much did this all cost? £534.90. Not a bad price. I reckon the Main Stealer would have charged double that![/QUOTE]
The main dealer did my one and charged me £275 for the pleasure ,but no mot or cam belt.but have 12 month break down cover with volvo and they did do a software up date at the service FOC.
They were Adamant they have to change pollen filter with just 600 miles done in the year, When I said No off they Muttered away to themselves.
Cam belt and aux belt was done bits cost was £125 both belts and tensioners Volvo parts. And fitting was £60.
It's good when you find a garage that's better than most that won't try it on all time.
It's always nice when you get a nice new MOT as well.
Post 615550 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-11 15:50:34
A whole 3500 miles in a year.....car must be worth about a grand now lol
Post 615555 by Harvey on 2013-06-11 15:57:26
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;615550]A whole 3500 miles in a year.....car must be worth about a grand now lol[/QUOTE]
Graham I didn't know you worked for we buy any car.com
Post 615558 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-11 16:05:18
[QUOTE=Harvey;615555]Graham I didn't know you worked for we buy any car.com[/QUOTE]
Shhh.....I'm trying to buy it from him cheap lol
Post 615576 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-11 17:05:34
Your pushing your luck Graham considering I'm going to be polishing your pride and joy tomorrow!! Lol
Post 615589 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-11 17:46:20
[QUOTE=Sharkey R;615576]Your pushing your luck Graham considering I'm going to be polishing your pride and joy tomorrow!! Lol[/QUOTE]
.....and maybe if we have time you could do the car as well !
Post 615592 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-11 17:51:43
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;615589].....and maybe if we have time you could do the car as well ![/QUOTE]
Shhhh, you'll give the game away!
Post 615630 by Harvey on 2013-06-11 19:53:16
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;615589].....and maybe if we have time you could do the car as well ![/QUOTE]
So is this where the special high gloss finish comes from !.