hey im new, blonde and have an issue with my mk3

[shelaghmk3gti]

let me catch anyone messing with my baby and a 'swift kick' will be the least of there worries 

 shes going in the garage today for the cam belt, tracking( and 1 new tyre) and squeaky rough steering...( hoping that last job is going to be an easy one)

fingers crossed X
shelagh x

[Len]

Good luck!

OH btw I do happen to have spares of those little grilles!

[shelaghmk3gti]

  just got in from the garage, asked him to give it a good look over.. todays billl is just over £200

3x part worn tyres
tracking
steering belt tightening
cam belt ( which includes the steering belt alteration apparently)
and the ABS light has been cut

also advised that i have an oil leak, needs new bushes, and i also heard the words,axle and welding to rear ( most of which are not urgent but need to be done for MOT)

thats made my day Len let me know how much and where to send it ( i dont use paypal so will have to be registered cash or postal order)

shelagh x

[Len]

Well a steering belt will only take one tightening, so best its replaced as soon as you can.
Only costs £8 from Eurocarparts. Just make sure you get correct one as they are different if you have air-con.

ABS light cut?! Folks usually take out the bulb!
You will need to get that sorted before an MOT. Usually means there is a faulty sensor.

Will PM ya about grilles.

[shelaghmk3gti]

ah ok, well ill get him to replace it next week when it goes in for the rest of the jobs to be done.
yeah im mistified about the abs light too

ah well such is life

thanks xxx

[Len]

Is this a normal garage or a main dealer?

If its a stealer then those prices are cheap.

[shelaghmk3gti]

no not a dealer, its the local'ish garage that ive used for just over a year, its on a main road in barry ( where i live) along with lots of other garages, all use the same supplier ( LDS and welsh auto parts) so i guess there competitive on labour, never had any issues with them on my other car
shelagh x

[shelaghmk3gti]

shes home

driving as good as new ( im sure)

£197.52p well spent 

[shelaghmk3gti]

just out of curiosity;

is it possible to put larger wheels (ie17) to give it the dropped look rather than actually lowering it?

[Len]

Larger wheels wont give it a dropped look because you have to keep the rolling radius of the tyre the same so have to use a lower profile tyre with the larger diameter wheels.
You still get the same gap between tyre and wheel arch I'm afraid.

Found one of those grilles, think its drivers side but cant find the other!