Stevie72 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) I have just had (so called!!!) major service and have had to have new front discs and Pads and the mechanic (i have used him for 16 years) has said it was a nightmare removing them! I am due to collect the car tomorrow (he is still waiting for pistons for the calipers?) and has quoted me £200 for full service (must be his version of full as i know Toyota can charge up to £700!! )and i think £50 for MOT. I am expecting the bill including the pads and discs to be for around £500 and prob a bit more for labour. (i checked net and discs are around £120 including VAT for front 2 for UK TT and pads £20 each) The problem is this, he said that it would take too long for him to check the cambelt and would need to wait a while for the shock absorbers. He said they don't usually check cambelt on a full service, which is all B.S!!! He has done what he has needed to, to get it through MOT and done his version of a full service. Bottom line is i am going to get the car back pay for it, tell him what i think and take it somewhere else for front shocks and to also check the cambelt and whether it needs changing. I think it does seeing as i've 131k on clock and i don't think it had been serviced for a while when i bought it. What do you think i should be paying for cambelt change/check and new front shocks to be fitted? I was thinking of taking it to autoimagine in great dunmow? All in all i could argue the toss and say i ain't paying until it's done properly, but i need my car back as i am due to go away and therefore will prob bite the bullet for the work done. Edited June 17, 2008 by Stevie72 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Why don`t you diy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Give Westfield Motors a ring, Rawreth Industrial estate, Rayleigh, 01268 783205, tell em the Supra man from Kent sent you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Give Westfield Motors a ring, Rawreth Industrial estate, Rayleigh, 01268 783205, tell em the Supra man from Kent sent you. Will do, i used to live in Rayleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P 17EED Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Im a mechanic and to be honest i hate it when im asked to check a cambelt, its not always easy to say if its ok or not. If i said its ok and then a week later it snaps who gets the blame!! In the long run its better to have it replaced if you have any doubt, a couple of hundred to change it or it snaps and you need a new engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Im a mechanic and to be honest i hate it when im asked to check a cambelt, its not always easy to say if its ok or not. If i said its ok and then a week later it snaps who gets the blame!! In the long run its better to have it replaced if you have any doubt, a couple of hundred to change it or it snaps and you need a new engine! But he said it was also a pain to check and replace - think he just can't be bothered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain2010 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Either that or like said he doesn’t want the responsibility of it breaking a couple of weeks / months down the line. If you think it needs doing surely its best to get it done for piece of mind. Not getting it done could cost you a hell of a lot more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 It's not a massive job, get it done for peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I wouldnt check your cam belt either, as already said how can you be sure enough to put your name on the line and say its fine.. or fine for how long.. You should always change the belt so YOU know its been done, chances are you will never do enough miles for it to be needing changing again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 If its a stock TT, the engine is non-interferance anyway so your the bill wouldnt be that big if your belt decided to snap in anycase You dont sound like the type to worry about your engines if you have bought the car and not done a proper service til now, so why not diy the car? I wonder what state your car is in if your mechanic found it a nightmare to change your pads and discs:rolleyes: Either he's a wally in which case get the car out a.s.a.p or your car is in need of some tlc, You really shouldnt have bought a sup if you can't afford to service the car, maybe I've picked you up wrong and its a new purchase but if it were me(I wouldnt buy a car with that mileage) I'd have carried out a full service - a few oil flushes and coolant flushes as well as a timing belt change on purchase If the car is bpu, I'd think about changing the HG aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 changing pistons in the calipers ?????????? whats that all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 If you're not sure, have it changed! I wouldn't expect my belt to be checked on a service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) If its a stock TT, the engine is non-interferance anyway so your the bill wouldnt be that big if your belt decided to snap in anycase You dont sound like the type to worry about your engines if you have bought the car and not done a proper service til now, so why not diy the car? I wonder what state your car is in if your mechanic found it a nightmare to change your pads and discs:rolleyes: Either he's a wally in which case get the car out a.s.a.p or your car is in need of some tlc, You really shouldnt have bought a sup if you can't afford to service the car, maybe I've picked you up wrong and its a new purchase but if it were me(I wouldnt buy a car with that mileage) I'd have carried out a full service - a few oil flushes and coolant flushes as well as a timing belt change on purchase If the car is bpu, I'd think about changing the HG aswell Paid £655 for full service and new front discs and brake pads, (also needed the calipers to be re-hauled as they were in a bit of a state by the sounds of it) the only thing i feel that needs doing for peace of mind is cambelt change. The car is only average mileage for a 93 Stock UK Auto TT (131k) and is in pretty decent nick, i had a minor service when i bought it in Nov and decided it needed a full service. As suggested for peace of mind i will have the belt changed and have the money set aside for this also. PS what is diy the car. (do it yourself?) Edited June 18, 2008 by Stevie72 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Yes - the supra is one of the easiest cars to service, the engine bay is so big! One problem you might find is getting the crank pulley off if you are changing the belt yourself - you need a very high pressure buzz gun - n I mean high pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie72 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Yes but being a pen pusher i don't know my ar se from my elbow when it comes to getting into an engine unfortunately, although i could learn i suppose and get the manual out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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