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maxdude · Mar 28th, 2008, 10:37 AM

I have recently developed the fault of engine bunny hopping and suddenly cutting out. I took it to an independant garage who specialise in modding mini's and have used them in past on previous mini of mine. They diagnosed problem as a cracked pipe somewhere which required replacing along with a sensor (apparrantly £150!!) which totalled £270 inc labour. Anyhow, after driving for approx 3 mins once I exceeded 3.5k revs engine cut out, fault obviously still very present!!! Rang up garage whom were appologetic and said to bring in at my conveniece and they would run diagnostic check again.

Having done my research on mini2 it became clear that it could be 1 of the following problems :1) bypass valve, 2) t map sensors, 3) spark plugs, or 4) ingnition wires. So, when I returned my car to garage I made a note of these and passed them on.

Car is now in garage awaiting the delivery and fitting of a new bypass valve!!

My dilema/problem is when I return to collect my car (JCW MCS) and fault is cured, what should I be expected to pay??? Feel hard done by having forked out £270 which has not made the slightest bit of difference, and to have to pay more on top of this just because fault was not diagnosed properly in first place. I wish I had diagnosed it for him the first time I took it!!!

Your thoughts and advice is much appreciated.

fordcymru · Mar 28th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Having forked out £270 for a no fix, I`d be very P****D OFF. I would`nt mind paying for the bypass valve but i certanly would`nt be paying out for any more labour. Maybe ask the garage for a free valet as away of good will compensation or discount servicing or somthing. If you don`t ask, you don`t get. They can only say no.

maxdude · Mar 28th, 2008, 07:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fordcymru (original)

Having forked out £270 for a no fix, I`d be very P****D OFF. I would`nt mind paying for the bypass valve but i certanly would`nt be paying out for any more labour. Maybe ask the garage for a free valet as away of good will compensation or discount servicing or somthing. If you don`t ask, you don`t get. They can only say no.

Thanks for that. Was thinking along the same lines-pay for part but no more labour charges!!!!

Lawrothegreat · Mar 30th, 2008, 09:15 PM

My initial reaction is that if the initial £270 is more than the cost of the bypass valve + labour for fitting, you shouldn't pay any extra. However the garage could argue that you have benefitted from the fitment of new parts elsewhere. Pay for the part but don't pay for the labour. Good luck.

maxdude · Mar 30th, 2008, 09:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lawrothegreat (original)

My initial reaction is that if the initial £270 is more than the cost of the bypass valve + labour for fitting, you shouldn't pay any extra. However the garage could argue that you have benefitted from the fitment of new parts elsewhere. Pay for the part but don't pay for the labour. Good luck.

Cheers fella! These are my intentions...shall post how it goes.

Mar 28th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#1
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Help & Advice on garage repair I have recently developed the fault of engine bunny hopping and suddenly cutting out. I took it to an independant garage who specialise in modding mini's and have used them in past on previous mini of mine. They diagnosed problem as a cracked pipe somewhere which required replacing along with a sensor (apparrantly £150!!) which totalled £270 inc labour. Anyhow, after driving for approx 3 mins once I exceeded 3.5k revs engine cut out, fault obviously still very present!!! Rang up garage whom were appologetic and said to bring in at my conveniece and they would run diagnostic check again. Having done my research on mini2 it became clear that it could be 1 of the following problems :1) bypass valve, 2) t map sensors, 3) spark plugs, or 4) ingnition wires. So, when I returned my car to garage I made a note of these and passed them on. Car is now in garage awaiting the delivery and fitting of a new bypass valve!! My dilema/problem is when I return to collect my car (JCW MCS) and fault is cured, what should I be expected to pay??? Feel hard done by having forked out £270 which has not made the slightest bit of difference, and to have to pay more on top of this just because fault was not diagnosed properly in first place. I wish I had diagnosed it for him the first time I took it!!! Your thoughts and advice is much appreciated.

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Mar 28th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
fordcymru MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Having forked out £270 for a no fix, I`d be very P****D OFF. I would`nt mind paying for the bypass valve but i certanly would`nt be paying out for any more labour. Maybe ask the garage for a free valet as away of good will compensation or discount servicing or somthing. If you don`t ask, you don`t get. They can only say no.

Mar 28th, 2008, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fordcymru (original) Having forked out £270 for a no fix, I`d be very P****D OFF. I would`nt mind paying for the bypass valve but i certanly would`nt be paying out for any more labour. Maybe ask the garage for a free valet as away of good will compensation or discount servicing or somthing. If you don`t ask, you don`t get. They can only say no. Thanks for that. Was thinking along the same lines-pay for part but no more labour charges!!!!

Mar 30th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 747 Offline	My initial reaction is that if the initial £270 is more than the cost of the bypass valve + labour for fitting, you shouldn't pay any extra. However the garage could argue that you have benefitted from the fitment of new parts elsewhere. Pay for the part but don't pay for the labour. Good luck.

Mar 30th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:41 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lawrothegreat (original) My initial reaction is that if the initial £270 is more than the cost of the bypass valve + labour for fitting, you shouldn't pay any extra. However the garage could argue that you have benefitted from the fitment of new parts elsewhere. Pay for the part but don't pay for the labour. Good luck. Cheers fella! These are my intentions...shall post how it goes.

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