ree.t wrote:
I may have a look in lidl. I won't get my hopes up, it seems at times the only place I can little bits for my Alfa is the main dealers.

. Who, as we all know are not much good and lets face it are conning bastards.

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I had my vehicle MOT'd in August, before going to visit my parents in France. When I got back it was due a service, and I was told it needed new discs and pads all round, and a suspension bush, along with a
passenger side wiper blade. [The wiper blade was fine when I took it in, but drivers side was sh*t when I collected the car!]
Total just short of £735. I declined the work because I could not afford it at that time so close to holiday and MOT!
Having access to a cheap ferry fare in the Autumn, and a local enquiry service (mum!) I found out it would be cheaper to have it done in France.
I got the credit card bill last week, converted into GB pounds, and Front pads, (discs were deemed good for another 12 months at least) discs AND pads on the rear, two new wiper blades (£19 EACH in Kendal) cost me £201 including 19% VAT.
Ferry fare was £65 for a car and two passengers, and I spent around £150 on diesel (+ a little more touring around shopping!).
The wipers worked out at €36 a pair to fit yourself (£24.50)!!
Do you want the details of some ALFA dealerships in France??
