maak 0 Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 My VW dealership say my radiator is cracked (very slow leak) and I need a new one fitted, which they can do for £300. This seems a little expensive for me, they are quoting 2.5 hours labour. Could the radiator possibly be fixed up (welded?), is replacing it an easy job for DIY or should I ask a couple of the smaller garages for quotes...I don't wont to give the stealership any more business as they have charged me £290 to fix my wheel alignment and to detect the leak!Any advice welcome folks! Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 £290!! I paid £70 to have my camber and 4 wheel alignment set up properly... find a local VAG specialist, where are you? Link to post Share on other sites
maak 0 Posted January 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 greater manchester, bolton, working in blackburn. Apparently the alignment was REALLY messed up, I'm not aware of a local VAG specialist. I'm going to look around when it's due for it's service though.Good news is that the supplying garage are going to replace the radiator free of charge.I'm really in the dog house with the wife for spending all our money on the car ! Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 I think theres a few peeps on here from round there who'll be able to help u with a good garage... I always go to a VAG specialist near me which usually costs me about half the dealership price Link to post Share on other sites
Gwalkvr6 0 Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Only VW (01254 697988). There near Blackburn, just did a 2lt 8v conversion for my brother in law. He`s well chuffed.Worth a call Link to post Share on other sites
maak 0 Posted January 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Cheers Gwalkvr6, I'll give them a try for my next service.Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites
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