Yesterday I was talking to my nail technician (for the men that means a lady who keeps your finger nails all nice and painted!

), and got onto the subject of her Smartcar that was not parked outside as usual.
She explained that she had had trouble starting it, in fact not starting at all!! The alternator had gone, along with a belt. She had also decided to have a full service as it was well overdue.
After the faults were identified she found that no local garage wanted to touch it, as they stated they did not have all the special tools required, and the cars were a pain to work on!! It finally ended up with a Mercedes main dealer, who had originally sold her the car, taking on the work as of course Smartcars come from the Merc stable. The cost of the alternator, belt, and full service? £800, yes,
£800 after a discount!!!

Bloody hell I said, and I thought my Omega can cost enough if I was
stupid lacking the skill so I had to take it to a Vx main dealer, but £800 for a Mickey Mouse or Noddy car!!!

So these "green, eco friendly and environmently great" cars are actually the most expensive for servicing and repairs in the average car stakes!!
