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19th December 2018, 22:59 | #1 |
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Major Service - How much should I expect to pay?
My 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi has been SORN for approximately 18 months however in the New Year I shall be using it on a daily basis.
Due to it’s extended ‘hibernation’ I’m planning on a major service: Oil & filter change, Fuel filter change, Air filter change, Cabin filter change, Coolant change, Brake fluid change, Power steering fluid change. The engine fan has also died and will need repairing/replacing. Have I missed anything? How much should I expect to pay and can anyone recommend a garage in the North West of England. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I would say £100 to £150 labour plus parts would be reasonable depending on the hourly rate of the person doing the work. I would add PCV filter change, a brake operation check and clean + coat brake pipes/connectors in clear Waxoyl. |
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20th December 2018, 13:56 | #3 |
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If it's been stored outdoors, then check and clean those plenums and drains; if it's been stored indoors, check and clean those plenums of the spiders and webs.
Check the springs to see if any have cracked/snapped. |
20th December 2018, 14:49 | #4 |
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PK Automotive in Wigan will sort you out no problem. Paul is an ex rover technician and also has a T-4.
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20th December 2018, 20:19 | #5 |
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A Rover/MG specialist near Preston www.signature-auto.co.uk unfortunately they charge £100 p.h. labour, but the mechanics are all ex- Rover specialists. If a jobs worth doing... its worth doing well.
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22nd December 2018, 07:23 | #6 |
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Thanks for the replies. All sorted now, I’m having the service carried out in the new year by a member on here.
The 75 is stored indoors so is covered in dust and cobwebs. I noticed yesterday the rear blind had died a death, I’m surprised it’s lasted so long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Considering how long ago rover stopped trading it always surprises me how many ''ex-rover technicians'' there are still out there.
One of our local garages advertises themselves as rover specialists - yet they wrongly diagnosed my cdti as having HGF when it had nothing of the sort. I'm sure all the ones mentioned here are legitimate - however, I'm always cynical when people claim they're rover trained. A trader on here would always be my first choice too if it were possible. |
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