Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 23:26:12 -0000 From: "Jez" <jl.webnopsamorld.com> Subject: Re: phew, MOT passed
Hi, I've a similar crack in my windscreen and my MOT due in a couple of weeks - where did you get it replaced for £85? Cheers, Jez "GG" <dt97gdnonopsamail.com> wrote in message news:b54odh$3mm$1nopsamg3.svr.pol.co.uk... > took my 900i with the mot failing steering rack (too leaky apparently) for a > second opinion to another test center and they passed me!! > > OK it wasn't that simple, I originally went to the other place because they > agreed not to fail me on a very large bullet hole type crack just outside > the viewable area (quoted £150 for new screen and fitting), but then failed > me on the power steering rack (£300 od to fix).... so I take it to the next > place and they cant believe the screen was passed, agreed if I fix it from > their point of view the rack was not a failure, they even gave me the number > of a cheap glass replacement specialist, got a new screen on saturday from > him £85 for new screen and fitting! > > So with the screen and some minor repairs fixed (1 replacement tyre, an > indicator buld and an exhaust hole patched) I returned this morning and > passed. Only bummer is I obviously had to spend £39 again on the MOT, has > anyone ever tried appealing? I'm reluctant to 'cos I dont want anyone to > find more probs.. I'm just happy I dont need a new rack, for now.... > > Cheers GG. > > >
