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Oct 11th, 2004, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rich C

.. so much.

Just pulling into the road where our Mini service centre is this morning (car needed a new Xenon) and the TPMS gong sounded and the light came on. Quick visual on my part couldn't spot anything but sked them to check.

Just had the call - managed to pick up a nail in the tyre. Mini quoted £143+VAT, just got a quote from Micheldever - £135 all in, but a momentary wish I hadn't specced the 17" Bullets - only momentarily though

Just worked out that Mini's prices would have cost me more than the ones on my Boxster S supplied and fitted by Porsche!!! That don't seem right.

That's not bad!

My wifes car was only 3 weeks old when she picked up a 6" screw which was deemed irrepairable (not sure I believed this) - I was forced to pay over £220 inc. VAT by BMW as Kwikfit said they couldn't get the tyres off the rim.

Shameless daylight robbery - no wonder they are known as Stealers...

Oct 11th, 2004, 12:50 PM	#2
Uncle Cosmo Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Rich C .. so much. Just pulling into the road where our Mini service centre is this morning (car needed a new Xenon) and the TPMS gong sounded and the light came on. Quick visual on my part couldn't spot anything but sked them to check. Just had the call - managed to pick up a nail in the tyre. Mini quoted £143+VAT, just got a quote from Micheldever - £135 all in, but a momentary wish I hadn't specced the 17" Bullets - only momentarily though Just worked out that Mini's prices would have cost me more than the ones on my Boxster S supplied and fitted by Porsche!!! That don't seem right. That's not bad! My wifes car was only 3 weeks old when she picked up a 6" screw which was deemed irrepairable (not sure I believed this) - I was forced to pay over £220 inc. VAT by BMW as Kwikfit said they couldn't get the tyres off the rim. Shameless daylight robbery - no wonder they are known as Stealers...