Mightyleader
Member
Hey all,
I took Diane into get serviced today at Autodeutsche in Camden.
I asked for them to take a look at the brakes (as they have been sticking after being left for week without driving sometimes) and the cam belt.
They came back to me saying that the disks looked new (they were listed as replaced before I bought it) but were warped from overheating, the pads and likely callipers needed replacing too. There is also a loose wire who’s purpose is not immediately apparent.
This was disheartening as otherwise she’s always seemed in great shape.
However, they also said that the suspension, front and rear, looks badly corroded and the rear subframe too.
I’m not an expert on car mechanics beyond understanding what things do, so while they appeared to be sincere I really don’t know whether I’m being overquoted.
They did send me a video of the underside of the car so I can either attach it or make some screenshots of it to demonstrate.
I’ve asked them to complete the service tasks and then quote me on brakes (incl. callipers) and then the suspension work separately. I know it’s going to be expensive, but perhaps I can do some each month to spread the cost. I’m awaiting the quote.
So my questions are:
1. Am I right in thinking it’s worth doing? I want to keep her for the long haul ideally.
2. Are they correct based on pics I attach below?
3. Could I reasonably phase the repair over a few months as I hope?
4. Any recommendations on places that might give better value?
5. Should I uprate shocks etc of stick with standard parts?
Not a great day all in all so be gentle
Drivers Side Rear
Passenger Side Rear
Drivers Side Front
Passengers Side Front
The mystery wire
I took Diane into get serviced today at Autodeutsche in Camden.
I asked for them to take a look at the brakes (as they have been sticking after being left for week without driving sometimes) and the cam belt.
They came back to me saying that the disks looked new (they were listed as replaced before I bought it) but were warped from overheating, the pads and likely callipers needed replacing too. There is also a loose wire who’s purpose is not immediately apparent.
This was disheartening as otherwise she’s always seemed in great shape.
However, they also said that the suspension, front and rear, looks badly corroded and the rear subframe too.
I’m not an expert on car mechanics beyond understanding what things do, so while they appeared to be sincere I really don’t know whether I’m being overquoted.
They did send me a video of the underside of the car so I can either attach it or make some screenshots of it to demonstrate.
I’ve asked them to complete the service tasks and then quote me on brakes (incl. callipers) and then the suspension work separately. I know it’s going to be expensive, but perhaps I can do some each month to spread the cost. I’m awaiting the quote.
So my questions are:
1. Am I right in thinking it’s worth doing? I want to keep her for the long haul ideally.
2. Are they correct based on pics I attach below?
3. Could I reasonably phase the repair over a few months as I hope?
4. Any recommendations on places that might give better value?
5. Should I uprate shocks etc of stick with standard parts?
Not a great day all in all so be gentle
Drivers Side Rear
Passenger Side Rear
Drivers Side Front
Passengers Side Front
The mystery wire