k e l
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Registered: 10th Dec 06
Location: Sheffield
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but by getting the tracking done you would be able to check if anything else is bent. its still gunna need tracking eitherway
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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took it to elite direct yesterday and within 2 minutes of doing the tracking he knew exactly what the problem was - bent front drivers side shock absorber.
it had very bad negative camber iirc, he said if the wishbone had bent it would have been positive camber, might have got that the wrong way round.
so i trusted them enough to part with £138 for a new front shock and the fitting charge and re-aligning the front wheels.
steering wheel is perfectly straight now
top job, would recommend them any day
[Edited on 02-10-2007 by Ben G]
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Neo
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Registered: 20th Feb 07
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So Becuase of some dead fox, it cost you 138 quid.....ghay
At least it wasnt more serious
Guy at work has just said
He's morally enlightened for not hittin gthe fox, but his wallet has be lightened by a kerb 
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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They have always overcharged imo.
But glad that its sorted 
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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well it was either that or drive about trying to hold on to a dodgy steering wheel whilst having to pay out for 2 new tyres in the near future
i just needed it fixed before work so took it to a well known place, couldn't be bothered with the hassle.
all money wasted this month, 138 on this and 80 to repair the key mark 
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willhouse
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Registered: 11th Jul 06
Location: Sheffield
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sounds like you have got off lightly really mate, good that its sorted, but could have been alot worse ie-
bent wheel, bent bottom arm, shocker, wheel bearing, loads of stuff could have broke if you hit it much harder
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mikenoncorsa
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Registered: 27th Sep 06
Location: Worcester
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I thought you worked at ford? Couldn't you have looked at it there and had the repair done cheaper??
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mwg
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Location: South Lakes
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Good point
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
and i'm not going to repair a brand new front bumper on a brand new car, i would just buy new as it could look shit otherwise.
What????
Ive just had the full side of mine sprayed by a mates dad and its flawless
I assume it would have been cheaper than buying new
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