Hello
I hope I am posting in correct place - mod please move if not.
I would really like you advice as I am a lady driver, with no clue about cars and often feel fleeced when going to the dealer. I'd like to sound like I know what I am talking about with this issue!
I own a 51 reg MINI One. I am experiencing several problems at the moment (posted in the faults/ fixes 1st gen forum) but need advice on this new one, discovered today!!
My car is currently at the dealers, having its first Inspection 2 service.
They rang me today to ask if I ever smelt burning smell in my car. I said I did (but it smelt oily - related to a problem I am having with my car guzzling oil, but not a burn smell)
They said that they have noticed that my rear calipers are sticking which is wearing my pads. They have quoted ÂŁ630 to stop the calipers from sticking and putting new pads on (cant remember if they said discs as well, not sure.....)
I was really surprised at this as it only had its MOT a few months ago and it wasnt mentioned then.
And only a year ago, I had new pads and discs put on my car at an independant dealer.
The person I spoke to today said that perhaps the independant dealer who replaced my discs hadnt noticed that the calipers were sticking..... does that sound likely to you?
Having done a bit of research on the net, I have read about people with minis experiencing sticking calipers replaced under warranty. Obviously I am out of warranty now, but I wanted to know..... is sticking calipers a fault with the car? Do you think I could use this as a way of arguing to reduce the costs?
Does the quote from the dealer sound a lot for the job - if I went to an independant garage, what sort of costs am I looking at?
Would the brake discs need changing also? Or is it just the pads?
If I dont have the work done, what would be the likely repercussions? Is it safe to drive etc? Will it damage the car/ discs etc if I dont get it done. It is an urgent job?
I ask, as I am thinking about getting a new car in the next 6 months or so and dont really want to pay out over six hundred pound unless I can help it.
Your advice and comments much appreciated, as always :smile:
Jane
I hope I am posting in correct place - mod please move if not.
I would really like you advice as I am a lady driver, with no clue about cars and often feel fleeced when going to the dealer. I'd like to sound like I know what I am talking about with this issue!
I own a 51 reg MINI One. I am experiencing several problems at the moment (posted in the faults/ fixes 1st gen forum) but need advice on this new one, discovered today!!
My car is currently at the dealers, having its first Inspection 2 service.
They rang me today to ask if I ever smelt burning smell in my car. I said I did (but it smelt oily - related to a problem I am having with my car guzzling oil, but not a burn smell)
They said that they have noticed that my rear calipers are sticking which is wearing my pads. They have quoted ÂŁ630 to stop the calipers from sticking and putting new pads on (cant remember if they said discs as well, not sure.....)
I was really surprised at this as it only had its MOT a few months ago and it wasnt mentioned then.
And only a year ago, I had new pads and discs put on my car at an independant dealer.
The person I spoke to today said that perhaps the independant dealer who replaced my discs hadnt noticed that the calipers were sticking..... does that sound likely to you?
Having done a bit of research on the net, I have read about people with minis experiencing sticking calipers replaced under warranty. Obviously I am out of warranty now, but I wanted to know..... is sticking calipers a fault with the car? Do you think I could use this as a way of arguing to reduce the costs?
Does the quote from the dealer sound a lot for the job - if I went to an independant garage, what sort of costs am I looking at?
Would the brake discs need changing also? Or is it just the pads?
If I dont have the work done, what would be the likely repercussions? Is it safe to drive etc? Will it damage the car/ discs etc if I dont get it done. It is an urgent job?
I ask, as I am thinking about getting a new car in the next 6 months or so and dont really want to pay out over six hundred pound unless I can help it.
Your advice and comments much appreciated, as always :smile:
Jane