Hi, i curently own a leon sport.. however like most people i've always wanted a Cupra R but insurance wouldnt permit.. although now i've managed to find 1. only problem is my current car.
It jusr seems to want ALL my money. but not in a good way, im really starting to get sick of spending money on my car when really im wishing it was something its not.
The other week the fault light came on, jst before its 100K service, so i figured i'd get them to check it out when the car goes in.
So car goes in for servie this came to
£241 including new break fluid and coolant.
i get adviced of the following problems;
Clutch Feels heavy - £442
3 Faults in memory 2 sprodic 1 is timing @ £125
Alternator belt needs replacing - £56
Brakes low on front - £261
Dump Valve noisy £81 (even tho this is a new valve from forge)
So.. took my car into seat to get the timing sorted they now tell me its going to cost £257 and not £125 so i decided against it and took the car to another recomended garage who after a week of having it have come to the conclusion its the timing chain and tensioners that are out.. costing £677 however they are only a very tiny amount out. so... should i spend all this money on a car i wish was something else? or should i sell up? can any1 with any idea comment on the prices.. i know Seat has a huge markup (brakes for example can be done for under £100 by myself) however the other stuff is beond my knowledge.
It jusr seems to want ALL my money. but not in a good way, im really starting to get sick of spending money on my car when really im wishing it was something its not.
The other week the fault light came on, jst before its 100K service, so i figured i'd get them to check it out when the car goes in.
So car goes in for servie this came to
£241 including new break fluid and coolant.
i get adviced of the following problems;
Clutch Feels heavy - £442
3 Faults in memory 2 sprodic 1 is timing @ £125
Alternator belt needs replacing - £56
Brakes low on front - £261
Dump Valve noisy £81 (even tho this is a new valve from forge)
So.. took my car into seat to get the timing sorted they now tell me its going to cost £257 and not £125 so i decided against it and took the car to another recomended garage who after a week of having it have come to the conclusion its the timing chain and tensioners that are out.. costing £677 however they are only a very tiny amount out. so... should i spend all this money on a car i wish was something else? or should i sell up? can any1 with any idea comment on the prices.. i know Seat has a huge markup (brakes for example can be done for under £100 by myself) however the other stuff is beond my knowledge.
