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Originally Posted by MikeGTA
I'm sure we all reach a point when the maths don't make sense keeping a car.
I'm assuming with a new MOT it might be worth 1-1.5k?
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Hi Mike,
The "maths" to which you've referred is a common myth. The monetary value of your car is irrelevant. Its
practical value to you is very high; you "bloomin' love it" and it's been "faultless" for ten years; that's what's important.
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Originally Posted by MikeGTA
I am pretty unconfident with spanners and DIY.
I don't know what to do..
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OK, let's look at the faults.
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Originally Posted by MikeGTA
Windscreen wiper wash doesn't work, changed motor, changed stalk. Nothing. (this is not a recent problem)
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Systematically replacing parts in the hope of striking lucky is not the best approach. It drains your bank account and is demoralising. Find someone with a multimeter and start by checking that a voltage appears at the pump connector.
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Originally Posted by MikeGTA
Discs on back low. I was quoted £600 by my mechanic if it was a MOT failure.
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Replacing rear discs is a staple task for garages (and I've done it myself on my car). £600 sounds excessive to me. Even if your mechanic is your brother-in-law, I would harvest some more quotes for that routine replacement.
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Originally Posted by MikeGTA
Headlining starting to go at the rear.
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I'm sure that you can live with that.
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Originally Posted by MikeGTA
I don't know what to do.
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Start an internet search for people in your area with the expertise to tackle these problems at a reasonable price.
I hope that this helps a little.
Simon