I took the zed out for a drive today.

 

After about 10 miles I get a few lights flash up on the dash (lights, ABS, HICAS, battery) then I notice the temp going up very quickly!

 

I pull over ASAP and pop the bonnet. the fan belt has shredded!

So I call RAC and they come out pretty quick.

 

My normal garage tells me that they are closing down and cannot take the Zed! the only other place I can get it to is a Nissan dealership :eek:

 

I have now left it there with them and they will start work on it on Monday.

I am already shitting myself about this because they don't know what they are doing. I have proof they don't know anything because of what they said on the phone. :eek: :nono: :eek:

 

This weekend if you have a spare moment, please pray for my Zed. I don't think it will live for much more than a week after they have fooked about with it! :rant:

It'll be fine I'm sure even my mum could fit a fan belt :D

 

My fan belt needs changing, how much does she charge? :D

Anyway, ChrisC was pretty close to spot on. They are going to replace all 3 belts while they are in there. including VAT and labour they are going to charge me £258.50 :eek:

 

You should know by now I'm always right ;) :rofl:

 

All the belts have to come off to do the alternator belt and chances are the others are in a similar state and about to go.

Doesn't excuse the prices though :(

oopz:D

You should know by now I'm always right ;) :rofl:

 

All the belts have to come off to do the alternator belt and chances are the others are in a similar state and about to go.

Doesn't excuse the prices though :(

Got the Zed back last night. :smw:

 

I am so relieved that they don't seem to have completely fvcked it up!

 

I don't mind paying a slightly higher price because I broke down and didn't have any other option. but that does not excuse charging nearly £90 per hour for labour! :eek: :eek:

Got the Zed back last night. :smw:

 

I am so relieved that they don't seem to have completely fvcked it up!

 

I don't mind paying a slightly higher price because I broke down and didn't have any other option. but that does not excuse charging nearly £90 per hour for labour! :eek: :eek:

 

I used to get charged out at that for my IT work but now I'm getting people competing on £20 per hour.

It's all changed round, I'd be better off as a mechanic now :confused:

Nissan in Didcott did a good job on my Zed.

However, the guy that worked in it, had plenty of TT experiance.

Got the Zed back last night. :smw:

 

I am so relieved that they don't seem to have completely fvcked it up!

 

I don't mind paying a slightly higher price because I broke down and didn't have any other option. but that does not excuse charging nearly £90 per hour for labour! :eek: :eek:

 

 

Jeez ! That's outrageous. Last time I paid anyone to do anything on my car I thought £45 per hour was over the top and that was SE who were never cheap.

Got the Zed back last night. :smw:

 

I am so relieved that they don't seem to have completely fvcked it up!

 

I don't mind paying a slightly higher price because I broke down and didn't have any other option. but that does not excuse charging nearly £90 per hour for labour! :eek: :eek:

 

chuffin outrageous!! id take it easy for a while bud in case all's not well with the work done! better safe than sorry.

The saga continues...

 

Last night I needed to go and see some clients, I went to get in the Zed and the battery is dead! completely!

 

I ended up borrowing a mate's car so my work didn't suffer but the whole thing is winding me up at the moment.

 

Anyway, long story short, I have checked the alternator and that is working fine so I have gone and bought myself a new battery (£70!).

I just hope that my Zed behaves itself for a while because I am now feeling very skint!

not to make things worse do you think the're drawing lots to see who test pilots it?????? i will pray for you my brother in the hope that all is well and the muppets are smited by the lord