the phrase "they saw him coming" springs to mind

[gasketface]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-Mk3-GTI-16V-3-door-Low-Reserve-/201038393377?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2eced27021

[sharki786]

  hahaha MUPPET!!

[Wayne]

Ouch £1500 for a new cylinder head

[boneybradley]

I want that guy as a customer!! (then I could retire next year!) 

[Jasikasisback]

even the dealer doesn't charge £771 for a full service...must if went to
mr.rip off's service center for dumb dumbs

[VW BUSH]

I know exactly where that is, might go and have a gander.
What's for sure is mechanics are not cheap in Saint Reatham, unless you're buying crack or guns from them

[Hongkongphooey]

Yeah, but assuming it's not riddled with rust it seems like a decent motor at that price. Only thing is if it's been in Central London it's likely to have been out in the elements for most of it's life?