THE STIFFMEISTER 16,470 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hello My audi A4 needs the front exhaust bracket tightened, The front brake discs changed and the offside wheel bearing replaced as well as a check.. Is there a good nationwide chain I can use to do this as opposed to an independant garage, I was thinking of qwikfit..I move around a lot with work and I need somecomeback if anything happens hence dont want to shop local Any ideas dANNY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Danny, avoid Kwikfit like the plague , unless you want to be robbed. Unless you are local to me, I can't help , so if I was you, I'd give an idea as to where you are, then I'm sure you will get the necessary info . One thing to think of, is that Audi, depending on the year/model etc, make sure that they themselves are the sole owners of some of the necessary kit required to carry out work In that scenario, it would be time to consult ebay for the necessary, buy the kit, do the job, then relist what you have bought Al :thumbs-up: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,470 Posted May 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 It is an S plate 1.9 TDI A4, I am in kent at the minute mate, but start a new role in north Yorkshire shortly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeTheDog 153 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Yea buy the parts from E-bay and you're fecked if they arrive wrong/bust ...Support your local specialist.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 read the thread buddy, did I mention "parts"? Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Now then, just to explain for those who need to know. I'd always recommend fitting manufacturers parts, an example of this is our Daihatsu, 90,000+ miles, one set of brake pads shoes lasted 60,000 miles , changed only because of the vehicle being eight years old at the time, replaced by genuine Daihatsu parts . Then you have the other situation, i.e. Audi, on some models if the cam belt happens to snap, they do , only Audi have the necessary to re-time the motor , but if you look in the right places, you find the right kit :whistle: . So don't knock it 'til you try it , unless you have an endless supply of cash and then yeh, why not support your local robbing specialists, i.e. Kwikfit????? , now they really are good Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurcherbitch Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Yey!! A car thread....my usual machanic has had a heart attack, and has retired, he was cheap and relyable, anyone know of any cheap relyable machanics in Oldham.?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swamper 11 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 try him at hurst cross lb..... he seems alright..but get the prices first of course Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeTheDog 153 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 read the thread buddy, did I mention "parts"? Al Sorry, thought that's what you meant when you said "get the kit"..... .. :whistle: Kwikfit...specialist... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scuba1 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 only Audi have the necessary to re-time the motor , but if you look in the right places, you find the right kit :whistle Yeah right ..... that is just taking the pi$$ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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