But to be honest mate, the wheel bearings and tyres are wear and tear, happens to every car, the rest on the first list is basic servicing stuff. And the last list, well everybody who modifies their car has to pay money out. I bought a 1.4 Golf for 500 quid and spent the best part of 1500 quid modifying it.
It may seem like you're throwing money away, but think how many times it's broken down, think about its reliability.
Then compare it to a French car. Do you find yourself sitting at the side of the road waiting for the AA at least once per day?

Didn't think so...
So in the long run you can't really complain
