What to do

owen77 · 22nd January 2015, 10:28

Hi there

Looking for some advice and views from forum members on what the best thing to do with my car is.

It's a 2005 cdti, car has seen better days and is not in great condition.

It failed its mot in November on the exhaust back box and one front lower suspension arm and bush, with advisory on the other side. I got this work done at a local tyre and exhaust place for £325, both arms, bushes and back box. Thought it was a good price but got messed about a bit with the work.

A few weeks later the car started making a clunking noise from the front near side. I had other commitments at the time so never got a chance to take the car back until last week, car was used very little between times.
After waiting an hour at the garage I was told the arms looked ok and that it may be the strut, they said they were busy and to bring it back next week.

I had a look myself yesterday and found the rear mount for the n/s arm to be loose, one of the bolts was only finger tight, I tightened these as best as I could with an open ended, the ordered an 18mm flex ring key to do job properly.

At this point I was thinking if it drives alright it might do somebody as cheap transport till next mot time, unfortunately as I drove out the driveway the front o/s spring broke. I'm a bit fed up with it now as there always seems to be a problem with this car.

So do I scrap it, sell it for spares or repair, or repair it, not to keen on lying in the snow fitting a new spring, I fitted new struts about 18 months ago and spent 2 days drilling out sheared bolts, don't really want to do that again.

With hindsight I think I should have sold it for spares when it failed its mot.

Sorry for the long post

Thanks in advance

Owen

FrazzleTC · 22nd January 2015, 12:10

Owen,

Sounds like it could be worth contacting one of the traders, or another trustworthy garage to get them to carry out the work required.
However, rather than scrapping it, I'd recommend selling it on here, since you're a subscribed user.

Good luck, and let us know what you decide.

DMGRS · 22nd January 2015, 12:14

Cossie Dunc is your local chap, and I'm sure he'll get it sorted for you.
Great guy, and really well priced too.

owen77 · 22nd January 2015, 12:58

Thanks guys

Forgot to say, the car is now surplus to requirements as I bought scooterchicks tourer.

considering the price you can pick up a good 75 for, I think there may be too much work needed to bring it up to a good standard. The car has quite a few minor faults, I also think it may have been accident damaged and repaired before I bought it( 5 years ago)

I'll have a think about it, might be best for spares

Owen

P.S don't think I'd make a very good salesman

Petetourer · 22nd January 2015, 13:01

Well why not list it in the members for sale section with a price that reflects the work that needs doing?

See what you get offered and if no one wants it, then maybe the decision will be made for you

May be worth a try.

Quote:

Originally Posted by owen77

Thanks guys

Forgot to say, the car is now surplus to requirements as I bought scooterchicks tourer.

considering the price you can pick up a good 75 for, I think there may be too much work needed to bring it up to a good standard. The car has quite a few minor faults, I also think it may have been accident damaged and repaired before I bought it( 5 years ago)

I'll have a think about it, might be best for spares

Owen

P.S don't think I'd make a very good salesman

FrazzleTC · 22nd January 2015, 13:03

You have a message, Owen.

22nd January 2015, 10:28	#1
owen77 Newbie Rover 75 cdti Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central scotland Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	What to do Hi there Looking for some advice and views from forum members on what the best thing to do with my car is. It's a 2005 cdti, car has seen better days and is not in great condition. It failed its mot in November on the exhaust back box and one front lower suspension arm and bush, with advisory on the other side. I got this work done at a local tyre and exhaust place for £325, both arms, bushes and back box. Thought it was a good price but got messed about a bit with the work. A few weeks later the car started making a clunking noise from the front near side. I had other commitments at the time so never got a chance to take the car back until last week, car was used very little between times. After waiting an hour at the garage I was told the arms looked ok and that it may be the strut, they said they were busy and to bring it back next week. I had a look myself yesterday and found the rear mount for the n/s arm to be loose, one of the bolts was only finger tight, I tightened these as best as I could with an open ended, the ordered an 18mm flex ring key to do job properly. At this point I was thinking if it drives alright it might do somebody as cheap transport till next mot time, unfortunately as I drove out the driveway the front o/s spring broke. I'm a bit fed up with it now as there always seems to be a problem with this car. So do I scrap it, sell it for spares or repair, or repair it, not to keen on lying in the snow fitting a new spring, I fitted new struts about 18 months ago and spent 2 days drilling out sheared bolts, don't really want to do that again. With hindsight I think I should have sold it for spares when it failed its mot. Sorry for the long post Thanks in advance Owen

22nd January 2015, 12:10	#2
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Owen, Sounds like it could be worth contacting one of the traders, or another trustworthy garage to get them to carry out the work required. However, rather than scrapping it, I'd recommend selling it on here, since you're a subscribed user. Good luck, and let us know what you decide. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

22nd January 2015, 12:14	#3
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Cossie Dunc is your local chap, and I'm sure he'll get it sorted for you. Great guy, and really well priced too. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

22nd January 2015, 13:03	#6
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	You have a message, Owen. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

22nd January 2015, 12:58	#4
owen77 Newbie Rover 75 cdti Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central scotland Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks guys Forgot to say, the car is now surplus to requirements as I bought scooterchicks tourer. considering the price you can pick up a good 75 for, I think there may be too much work needed to bring it up to a good standard. The car has quite a few minor faults, I also think it may have been accident damaged and repaired before I bought it( 5 years ago) I'll have a think about it, might be best for spares Owen P.S don't think I'd make a very good salesman