Rover 75 Cam belts - Page 2

StevenWilliams · 24th March 2009, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lates

We done one on a ZS 180 Sunday. Pete had the car up ready to go at 9am kick off 11am finish

How many people do you have working on the car?

Lates · 24th March 2009, 07:49

On this occassion, 1.5 people as rumour has it I don't do too much on the jobs lol. Pete however, has done these with one pair of hands in ciraca the same time when needs must.

bl52krz · 24th March 2009, 09:13

not due

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lates

Waaaaay to expensive, a full 90k is only £499.That's £499 inclusive of all parts and labour - no hidden extras.Well unless the vis motors are poorly.

We done one on a ZS 180 Sunday. Pete had the car up ready to go at 9am kick off 11am finish

morning.
i agree its to much. my son will be booking with you after he has played with it for a bit.you know what it is like with a new toy.
only done 29000 miles and well serviced by last senior owner,bills to prove.
told him about your motor throwing its belt out the pram.told him to treat it with respect. as you should.

majedm75 · 24th March 2009, 10:27

Wish I was closer to Lates too

. My car is booked for the cambelts job this Thursday in a garage near Paris (southern suburbs). The car will be staying there for 2 days

. I was told to expect a bill in the 1100 Euros

(all included parts+labour).

Lates · 24th March 2009, 11:02

We have a client from Holland coming over for belts soon, and Norway in the past so France isnt that far really

Tatts · 24th March 2009, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by majedm75

Wish I was closer to Lates too

. My car is booked for the cambelts job this Thursday in a garage near Paris (southern suburbs). The car will be staying there for 2 days

. I was told to expect a bill in the 1100 Euros

(all included parts+labour).

€1100 is about £1000ish at the current exchange rates.

£500 for the work by Lates still leaves £500 for fuel/tolls/ferry & accommodation charges. Plus you'll be able to stock up on the way home with english produce you may not be able to get in France!

Win Win situation!

Fraser Mitchell · 25th March 2009, 08:10

I think Lates would do the job in 3 hours even with blindfolds on, having seen them work ! I suppose it is a matter of having two persons working on the car, and also doing so many, the job becomes completely familiar and routine with no need to refer to any manuals or whatnot. And also having the special tools and knowing how to use them.

amableson · 25th March 2009, 09:06

I will second that motion.
All in favour.

robwijnstok · 25th March 2009, 10:57

There are six reasons for traveling to Rugby for me.

1) For a 6 year / 150.000km service I was quoted for 1,5 to 2 day’s and € 1.600 to € 1.800 here by at least 3 ex. Rover dealers.
2) Too many bad experiences by our local ex. Rover dealers I have tried several but not found one who can compare to Lates, not even close.
3) I only want people working on my car with a certain “respect” and “devotion” if you like. And who don’t see me as a “walking wallet”.
4) Last year I have seen a 75 serviced by Lates and his team, and that’s the first time I saw a “Formula 1 team” that close.
5) Lates does no house visits for service to Holland.
6) Free tea.

1 Reason NOT to go to Lates is the bad bad bad bad wheater. Does that include rain? Bud he promised me a sunny day, so we will go anyway.

For the reasons above we go to Lates, and after the 75 is ready we make a short trip to see the South of England or Wales again or just where the sun is on that moment.

Rob.

StevenWilliams · 25th March 2009, 12:47

So how many is Lates fitting in at Cosford :-)

24th March 2009, 10:27	#14
majedm75 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 2.5V6+Auto - Pack Luxe & Sterling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris-France & Cairo-Egypt Posts: 2,122 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Wish I was closer to Lates too . My car is booked for the cambelts job this Thursday in a garage near Paris (southern suburbs). The car will be staying there for 2 days. I was told to expect a bill in the 1100 Euros (all included parts+labour). __________________ Majed [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no. 36 - Samarkand, I miss you so much "Miss April 2010"!

25th March 2009, 09:06	#18
amableson Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I will second that motion. All in favour. __________________ Regards Andrew.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

25th March 2009, 10:57	#19
robwijnstok Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5V6 autobox, Rover Streetwise 2.0 DTi, MG ZR160 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gelderland Posts: 617 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	There are six reasons for traveling to Rugby for me. 1) For a 6 year / 150.000km service I was quoted for 1,5 to 2 day’s and € 1.600 to € 1.800 here by at least 3 ex. Rover dealers. 2) Too many bad experiences by our local ex. Rover dealers I have tried several but not found one who can compare to Lates, not even close. 3) I only want people working on my car with a certain “respect” and “devotion” if you like. And who don’t see me as a “walking wallet”. 4) Last year I have seen a 75 serviced by Lates and his team, and that’s the first time I saw a “Formula 1 team” that close. 5) Lates does no house visits for service to Holland. 6) Free tea. 1 Reason NOT to go to Lates is the bad bad bad bad wheater. Does that include rain? Bud he promised me a sunny day, so we will go anyway. For the reasons above we go to Lates, and after the 75 is ready we make a short trip to see the South of England or Wales again or just where the sun is on that moment. Rob. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Membership Number 344 Driving with a BIG smile... and it's Chatsworth Elegant Bronze. Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly! Last edited by robwijnstok; 25th March 2009 at 17:12..

25th March 2009, 12:47	#20
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	So how many is Lates fitting in at Cosford :-) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

24th March 2009, 07:49	#12
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	On this occassion, 1.5 people as rumour has it I don't do too much on the jobs lol. Pete however, has done these with one pair of hands in ciraca the same time when needs must.

24th March 2009, 11:02	#15
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	We have a client from Holland coming over for belts soon, and Norway in the past so France isnt that far really

25th March 2009, 08:10	#17
Fraser Mitchell Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 Club Auto Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe Posts: 898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think Lates would do the job in 3 hours even with blindfolds on, having seen them work ! I suppose it is a matter of having two persons working on the car, and also doing so many, the job becomes completely familiar and routine with no need to refer to any manuals or whatnot. And also having the special tools and knowing how to use them.