Yet another cooling problem - radiator - erm..... Head Gasket

[SBMIII]

So how much should I be paying? The radiator has got to be done too, as well as the head skimmed etc.  The going rate in Bournemouth is around £40 per hour plus all the other crap.  I could get a mobile mechanic for £25 per hour, but I don't know him, or anyone that does.  I know plenty of people that use the garage I've taken the car to. Although I haven't got money to burn, I'd rather know that they'll do a good job and I won't be driving around on my own at night, panicking that the car might breakdown 

[bow]

head gasket kit around £50.00 skimming head £50.00 labour should cost you no more than about £150 well thats what i charge anyway,should take no longer than 3 hours unless head needs skimming then 2 days good luck and shop around as 4 the £450 tell them to poke it.   scott

[harlemex]

There's a place in Poole that will skim for £25. Although that was a couple years ago. However, he will go half price on the competition which I guess is £50-£60. Essential to get it skimmed if it has overheated. Has it overheated?

[dubmad]

 i paid £180 labour for head gasket changed /valves reseated /piston changed/ timing belt changed/
i bought the parts:head gasket set £27/ head bolts £10/ timing belt £12/ piston £60/ head skimed £30/ and oil and anti freeze other £25-£30 and that was done in a day. thats about £350..  and you need a rad thats £20-£40 second hand  / new over £150

[nelds]

there's someone near me that'll skim the head for £18