Where Do I Stand

[spawn666]

Recently the clutch went on my MG ZT-T. After I had diagnosed (with the help from the fantastic forum) that the slave cylinder failed, I booked it into a local garage that had a really good reputation.

They called this afternoon and said, that it required a master cylinder. I told him that I disagreed and explained that my carpet was dry and there was no fluid in the filler cap. I confessed I wasn't a mechanic and he said with his experience with clutches and as a mechanic, that he was certain this was the cause of the clutch failing.

So placing my faith in the mechanic and he went ahead and replaced the master cylinder. Guess what, I was right. Fluid is now leaking out of the bell housing.

I am now looking at £170 bill for wor, which I admit I authorise, however I did this with good faith. It's extremely annoying that I booked the car in specifically for a slave cylinder and clutch.

Do you guys think I have a shout for a massive discount, or even the bill wiped clean?

p.s. I don't want to hear about replacing parts, because it makes sense in the long run blah blah blah (not trying to be rude, just extremely annoyed about this situation).