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saltyone

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why do i fall for it AGAIN
« on: 13 August 2011, 10:16:42 »
 took the CDX in to halfrauds autocentre on thursday for a new radiator under the aa warranty .. yes sir no problem be ready Friday  :y,, ring ring sorry be Saturday now ... >:( today ring ring sorry make that wednesday >:( >:( ::) ,ffs . none in the country v/hall order from germany only . hmmmmz
 the last omega i put in there they had it for 9 weeks i kid you not .it only went in for a cam sensor ended up they fitted a throttle sensor .maf .temperature switch (don't ask) and a new ecu ended up having to take it to camco to fix if for them  ;D  they must love the look of omegas to kkeep them so long  :)good job i have the CD to smoke about in or i would not be a happy bunny .. rant over bacon butty time  :D
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #1 on: 13 August 2011, 11:29:21 »
My Mum paid for a years servicing at Halfords for her pushbike.
She needed the brakes doing not long ago and they didn't do those right.
Personal I would not waste my money letting their Monkeys play with my car.
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #2 on: 13 August 2011, 12:36:39 »
Why indeed. We post regularly on here, don't use the likes Halfrauds , Kwick Fitup, and all those big chains. They're idiots with blunt instruments as tools.

Don't do it. Far far better to pay someone on here if you dont want to DIY.
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #3 on: 13 August 2011, 13:18:29 »
Their autocentres were Nationwide Garages (bought out a few years ago)

tbh I have had some work done at the one local to me and I cannot fault them.  Their MOTs are half price through a voucher on their website and the tester knows me quite well now :y
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #4 on: 13 August 2011, 14:23:31 »
i have to use the like of h/fords etc  for any AA warranty work as its less hassle in claiming . other wise i would not go near them . garage has to be vat registered and i don't think the guys on here are ,, pity  :( to be honest other cars ive had work done by them was ok its just omegas  :D
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« Reply #5 on: 13 August 2011, 17:23:20 »
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i have to use the like of h/fords etc  for any AA warranty work as its less hassle in claiming . other wise i would not go near them . garage has to be vat registered and i don't think the guys on here are ,, pity  :( to be honest other cars ive had work done by them was ok its just omegas  :D
Which is why we need someone who knows the car, but obviously see your point re vat registered.

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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #6 on: 14 August 2011, 18:43:34 »
i'm damn sure i wouldn't take my motor to a place that couldn't fit pushbike breaks properly.. wtf?!  :-/
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #7 on: 14 August 2011, 21:47:03 »
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took the CDX in to halfrauds autocentre on thursday for a new radiator under the aa warranty .. yes sir no problem be ready Friday  :y,, ring ring sorry be Saturday now ... >:( today ring ring sorry make that wednesday >:( >:( ::) ,ffs . none in the country v/hall order from germany only . hmmmmz
 the last omega i put in there they had it for 9 weeks i kid you not .it only went in for a cam sensor ended up they fitted a throttle sensor .maf .temperature switch (don't ask) and a new ecu ended up having to take it to camco to fix if for them  ;D  they must love the look of omegas to kkeep them so long  :)good job i have the CD to smoke about in or i would not be a happy bunny .. rant over bacon butty time  :D

Got 2 sitting in my garage!  ::) :-X
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #8 on: 14 August 2011, 21:57:11 »
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Got 2 sitting in my garage!  ::) :-X

That's a bit selfish!  ::) ::) ::)  ;)
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #9 on: 15 August 2011, 11:38:54 »
Omega 2.6 With AC Manual Trans 52463050 GM show 4 at Luton

Omega 26 with AC Auto Trans 52482600 GM show 3 in stock at Luton

Are you sure they are fitting a genuine GM rad??

Andy
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #10 on: 15 August 2011, 17:19:40 »
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Omega 2.6 With AC Manual Trans 52463050 GM show 4 at Luton

Omega 26 with AC Auto Trans 52482600 GM show 3 in stock at Luton

Are you sure they are fitting a genuine GM rad??

Andy

I think his problem is they are not fitting ANY rad ;D
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Re: why do i fall for it AGAIN
« Reply #11 on: 17 August 2011, 12:36:58 »
got the CDX back this morning all looks ok so far .
ask them to mot it while it was in there as it was due in Sept anyway . failed on a broken rear spring only . and i class them as kinda service items so am happy :y . don't know where he got the rad from but its got a 3 year warranty  :y
costs
radiator £25 (AA paid the rest )
rear springs x2 £25 (AA paid the rest )
mot £36.75 ( AA members discount )
had a bit a argument with AA over springs as they said they will only cover the broken one . but as i pointed out even there web site recommends fitting in pairs so they authorized the pair  :y (well if you don't ask you don't get )

cam belt due in a few mounts will get elite Pete to do it as he has a good rep on here and hes only 20 Min's away  :y
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