Failed MOT

Garden · 17th July 2010, 08:40

Well I took her for the MOT this morning and she failed.
Now if anyone has seen any of my previous posts I had a lot of trouble with a garage fitting new front wheel bearings and as a result the ABS light and speedo didn't work, yet still managed to pass the MOT

Well she has just failed on both front lower suspension arms with excessive play. They were both in a terrible state and they were only fitted about 16 months ago.
The so called mechanic told me that it's normal for ball joints to fail in such time

I asked if I look like a muppet and that is was due to their work that they are ********.
His reply Bad luck

I could have Done him some real harm I was so angry.
so I now need to replace both lower front arms ASAP.
Rimmers are quite expensive, any suggestions as to where I can get them cheaper and quickly.

Thanks for letting me have a little

Gary.

apywell · 17th July 2010, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garden

Well I took her for the MOT this morning and she failed.
Now if anyone has seen any of my previous posts I had a lot of trouble with a garage fitting new front wheel bearings and as a result the ABS light and speedo didn't work, yet still managed to pass the MOT

Well she has just failed on both front lower suspension arms with excessive play. They were both in a terrible state and they were only fitted about 16 months ago.
The so called mechanic told me that it's normal for ball joints to fail in such time

I asked if I look like a muppet and that is was due to their work that they are ********.
His reply Bad luck

I could have Done him some real harm I was so angry.
so I now need to replace both lower front arms ASAP.
Rimmers are quite expensive, any suggestions as to where I can get them cheaper and quickly.

Thanks for letting me have a little

Gary.

Hi Gary

Sorry can't with info on the front arms but I have also had to deal with cowboys with some of my local garages here. I have quite a list of those I will never visit again.

If I was in your position I would be phoning up garages in the area and get quotes.

Good luck.

Garden · 17th July 2010, 08:55

Thanks Alan.
I also have a list, but I took it to them for the reason that I susspected that they might have done something to the front with all the messing about with the bearings and that they might as a good will gesture do something about it at a reasonable cost.
I am trying to find somewhere now as the amount of play is quite severe.

Garden · 17th July 2010, 10:01

Well I have booked her in for Monday with a different garage. One from the good garage scheme with good reviews. Royle Motors (co owned by Ricky Tomlinson) to get the lower arms done and MOT. They have quoted £378 inc vat.
Let's hope they do the job properly.
Will post The news good or bad.

Garden · 19th July 2010, 16:24

I have now got a shiny new MOT.
Royle Motors in Speke Liverpool, very friendly and helpful and did a great job in getting the front lower wishbone quickly and fitted them without fuss. They did say that it looked to them that the old ones were not seated correctly when they had been refitted after the wheel bearing saga at the other garage.
Thanks for the support and help from the club.
Gary.

Departed 32016 · 19th July 2010, 16:59

good to hear.

kissifer1972 · 19th July 2010, 18:04

Glad you had a good result in the end.

Jules · 19th July 2010, 19:06

It's very scary when Cowboys are working on your suspension & brakes!!!
It's about time Automotive work was regulated like Domestic Gas and Electrical work is (Corgy approved etc)

I'm amazed the Government haven't cottoned onto this yet as there doesn't seem to be a shortage of "BODGE MONKEYS" about running Garages.

Garden · 19th July 2010, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

It's very scary when Cowboys are working on your suspension & brakes!!!
It's about time Automotive work was regulated like Domestic Gas and Electrical work is (Corgy approved etc)

I'm amazed the Government haven't cottoned onto this yet as there doesn't seem to be a shortage of "BODGE MONKEYS" about running Garages.

I agree Jules, but while the bodge monkeys are out there people are paying twice or more to get the service they should be getting the first time round.

Oh and once again thanks for the very good work you did for me the stat is working great (needle sitting at half way) fuel consumption seems to be loads better (havn't done brim to brim yet) and the air con is nice and chilly.
If only there were more people like your good self who care about the cars they work on then this thread would be unnecessary.

kevin · 20th July 2010, 06:12

[QUOTE=Jules;560599][B]It's very scary when Cowboys are working on your suspension & brakes!!!
It's about time Automotive work was regulated like Domestic Gas and Electrical work is (Corgy approved etc)

I dont agree Jules,
as I do all my own repairs and have never worked in a garage in my life.
but know what im doing,

Why should I pay someone to do what I can do myself.?

there are bad Gas and electrical fitters that are approved to.

17th July 2010, 08:40	#1
Garden Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Failed MOT Well I took her for the MOT this morning and she failed. Now if anyone has seen any of my previous posts I had a lot of trouble with a garage fitting new front wheel bearings and as a result the ABS light and speedo didn't work, yet still managed to pass the MOT Well she has just failed on both front lower suspension arms with excessive play. They were both in a terrible state and they were only fitted about 16 months ago. The so called mechanic told me that it's normal for ball joints to fail in such time I asked if I look like a muppet and that is was due to their work that they are ********. His reply Bad luck I could have Done him some real harm I was so angry. so I now need to replace both lower front arms ASAP. Rimmers are quite expensive, any suggestions as to where I can get them cheaper and quickly. Thanks for letting me have a little Gary. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...cdc1e8da82.jpg

17th July 2010, 08:55	#3
Garden Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Alan. I also have a list, but I took it to them for the reason that I susspected that they might have done something to the front with all the messing about with the bearings and that they might as a good will gesture do something about it at a reasonable cost. I am trying to find somewhere now as the amount of play is quite severe. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...cdc1e8da82.jpg

17th July 2010, 10:01	#4
Garden Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Well I have booked her in for Monday with a different garage. One from the good garage scheme with good reviews. Royle Motors (co owned by Ricky Tomlinson) to get the lower arms done and MOT. They have quoted £378 inc vat. Let's hope they do the job properly. Will post The news good or bad. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...cdc1e8da82.jpg

19th July 2010, 16:24	#5
Garden Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I have now got a shiny new MOT. Royle Motors in Speke Liverpool, very friendly and helpful and did a great job in getting the front lower wishbone quickly and fitted them without fuss. They did say that it looked to them that the old ones were not seated correctly when they had been refitted after the wheel bearing saga at the other garage. Thanks for the support and help from the club. Gary. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...cdc1e8da82.jpg

19th July 2010, 18:04	#7
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Glad you had a good result in the end. __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

19th July 2010, 16:59	#6
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	good to hear.

19th July 2010, 19:06	#8
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Bodge Monkeys It's very scary when Cowboys are working on your suspension & brakes!!! It's about time Automotive work was regulated like Domestic Gas and Electrical work is (Corgy approved etc) I'm amazed the Government haven't cottoned onto this yet as there doesn't seem to be a shortage of "BODGE MONKEYS" about running Garages. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

20th July 2010, 06:12	#10
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	[QUOTE=Jules;560599][B]It's very scary when Cowboys are working on your suspension & brakes!!! It's about time Automotive work was regulated like Domestic Gas and Electrical work is (Corgy approved etc) I dont agree Jules, as I do all my own repairs and have never worked in a garage in my life. but know what im doing, Why should I pay someone to do what I can do myself.? there are bad Gas and electrical fitters that are approved to.