Help. Garages/mechanics please

[HKF]

As Silver Fox says, that is not so bad. Many things on the list are related to a simple change. However I am surprised you have not done a simple ‘does it work’ check before you took it for the test. Wipers and lights for example. Good luck with the mechanic search.

I wouldn't have done a check either, as I know very little about vehicles and have always relied on the MOT to tell me what needs doing. Please don't assume that everyone has the same knowledge as you. We're all different

 

[Gizmouk]

If you haven't, join a local Facebook Group and ask for recommendations for local mechanic.
Or there may be a local Funster (or two) who could help do some / all of the jobs ?

 

[Nanniemate]

As Silver Fox says, that is not so bad. Many things on the list are related to a simple change. However I am surprised you have not done a simple ‘does it work’ check before you took it for the test. Wipers and lights for example. Good luck with the mechanic search.

This is our movan and checking beforehand would not cross her mind, she has lots of other things going on I once had a failure on the car as I had bought and forgotten to change the wiper blades when it had been stood, the garage charged for the retest and fitting them as they were in the boot. I was kicking myself

 

[Beemobile]

Does anyone here know of a welder who isn't vat registered, I'm going to need more welding done before Feb, I'm North Cotswolds and was charged an arm and a leg last year, it really hurt!

 

[Wack]

Over the years have been fleeced endlessly because am a lone woman without a clue on engines and finally thought I had found a guy I could trust. BUT he has left the garage I take my MH to for MOT.

Last year it passed fine. Then they put a new cambelt on.. Paid in full. Then today I took it for MOT again..... Under 100 miles driven in 12 months due to illness.

Money IS a problem if you can bear that in mind.

I had saved up the 400 quoted to replace automatic window winder mechanism but that will now have to wait!! Below is what they have said needs doing to pass MOT.

They have given a price but I feel bit iffy about it to say the least... GUTTED more aplropriate word. ..

What region do you feel the quote should be in for the following, please? Sorry to be a pain. . Thanks in advance for your help.

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Can you find out where's he's gone?

I can pick you up some wiper blades from costco , michelin , think they're about £8 each , I could change the bulb and see if I can get the hazards going

I'd find a mobile mechanic for the brakes

From £100 for a set of rear pads & discs on a 07 master

Brake calipers are about £120 each but may be repairable with a refurb kit

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[Towat101]

If the callipers are both leaking, they won't repair them, only replace them at about £120 each side for exchange units, they'll probably want to change the discs (maybe not necessary ?) and the pads may have oil contamination on them so will need replacing. Discs will be about £25 each and pads about £20 to do both sides. The position lamp and indicator faults will just need the contacts in the rear bulb holders cleaned (common problem with the Jokon back lights) and I'm pretty sure the hazard switch might just need a spray of contact cleaner, let's face it, it won't be worn out as it's hardly ever used ?
I guess you're looking at about £350 for parts and then labour on top, so £600 ish won't be far off the mark Joy.

Most garages these days employ "fitters" not "mechanics" so they will not attempt to fix a component just replace it, TBF with labour costs at £100+ per hour it usually works out cheaper.

 

[TheBig1]

Don't panic, most of the list is due to sitting unused. Wiper blades and bulbs are trivial. The Brakes leaking are almost definitely perished rubber seals. Kits can be purchased with all the seals cheaply. The contaminated pads do need replacing. But before you do so drive up and down a quiet road pulling on the handbrake to remove rust, fixing that. Then clean the disks with alcohol should be all they need before changing the pads

The hazard switch is likely sticking. press it over and over to turn on and off usually sorts it, if not spray the insides with contact cleaner and repeat.

All in, any mechanic that can't do it all in 2 hours should find another job

Post on Facebook local to you asking for recommendations for mobile mechanic you can trust. Never take the quote from an MOT garage who failed the van as the cheapest

Just a shame you are not nearer Joy

 

[TheBig1]

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[TheBig1]

Rear brake pads, both sides £15

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[TheBig1]

Rear disks if needed £42

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[TheBig1]

Replacement hazard switch if needed £7

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[Tony50]

Replacement hazard switch if needed £7

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I would first of all ask the garage whether its a quote or is it an estimate? A quote they cannot alter , a estimate they can, also is it plus vat or does it include vat, people get caught out by " O it does not include Vat. "

 

[movan]

Thank you all.

Can anyone help Beemobile above, please?

 

[mitzimad]

sounds strange that both calipers are suddenly leaking at the same time but as you say your a lone woman

 

[Tony50]

Like all trades and services, there's good and bad

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[movan]

sounds strange that both calipers are suddenly leaking at the same time but as you say your a lone woman

I don't understand ins and outs but thank you. I will mention someone queried BOTH at same time.

 

[TheBig1]

Does anyone here know of a welder who isn't vat registered, I'm going to need more welding done before Feb, I'm North Cotswolds and was charged an arm and a leg last year, it really hurt!

Be very careful of employing a "backstreet" welder who flies under the radar for VAT. Probability is no insurance either and welding motorhomes particularly van conversions is the lack of access to both sides and the flammable nature of the insides

 

[Wack]

Be very careful of employing a "backstreet" welder who flies under the radar for VAT. Probability is no insurance either and welding motorhomes particularly van conversions is the lack of access to both sides and the flammable nature of the insides

Theres a difference between running a mobile business and doing foreigners with a welding set.
I'd think someone just doing mobile welding could easily make a living without being vat registered it's over 80k turnover before you need to be registered

 

[HKF]

Theres a difference between running a mobile business and doing foreigners with a welding set.
I'd think someone just doing mobile welding could easily make a living without being vat registered it's over 80k turnover before you need to be registered

But why wouldn't they be registered? Surely it's better to register voluntarily and be able to claim all the VAT back that they pay on equipment, consumables etc.

 

[Silver-Fox]

But why wouldn't they be registered? Surely it's better to register voluntarily and be able to claim all the VAT back that they pay on equipment, consumables etc.

Large cost involved in being vat registered.

Also all your materials and equipment can be put through the books including the vat

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[Wack]

But why wouldn't they be registered? Surely it's better to register voluntarily and be able to claim all the VAT back that they pay on equipment, consumables etc.

Because if you're dealing with the public who can't claim the vat back you can be 20% cheaper than the competition as your labour rate could be £40 an hour not £48 an hour

 

[HKF]

Large cost involved in being vat registered.

Also all your materials and equipment can be put through the books including the vat

My business is VAT registered and has been for years. What 'large costs' are you talking about? We don't have any costs for being VAT registered.

 

[Silver-Fox]

My business is VAT registered and has been for years. What 'large costs' are you talking about? We don't have any costs for being VAT registered.

Do you not have to do monthly vat returns.

You need to employ someone to do the returns etc.

For a one man band dealing with vat just isn’t needed in my opinion.

 

[HKF]

Because if you're dealing with the public who can't claim the vat back you can be 20% cheaper than the competition as your labour rate could be £40 an hour not £48 an hour

But from a business point of view, surely it's better to be able to reclaim the VAT paid to make a bigger profit. Although we're VAT registered, our business mainly buys in the UK and exports around the world, so we get a refund of VAT every quarter. Consequently, I don't have afirst hand understanding of buying and selling just in the UK but it would seem to me as being a benefit to be registered.

 

[Wack]

My business is VAT registered and has been for years. What 'large costs' are you talking about? We don't have any costs for being VAT registered.

Does your business trade directly with the public or business to business

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[HKF]

Do you not have to do monthly vat returns.

You need to employ someone to do the returns etc.

For a one man band dealing with vat just isn’t needed in my opinion.

VAT is digital now. It takes me around 5 minutes to do the quarterly returns. It really easy and you definitely don't need to employ someone to do it for you.

 

[HKF]

Does your business trade directly with the public or business to business

Mainly B2B but also end users.

 

[cmcardle75]

This is our movan and checking beforehand would not cross her mind, she has lots of other things going on I once had a failure on the car as I had bought and forgotten to change the wiper blades when it had been stood, the garage charged for the retest and fitting them as they were in the boot. I was kicking myself

Aren't wipers a free re-test item? They should have allowed you to do it yourself, not done the work without your permission.

 

[Wack]

Mainly B2B but also end users.

If I were looking for a mobile welder , one quoted 10 hours at £40 an hour and one at £40 + vat I know which one I'd use .

 

[Silver-Fox]

VAT is digital now. It takes me around 5 minutes to do the quarterly returns. It really easy and you definitely don't need to employ someone to do it for you.

Ok

I’m not into the vat thing but if you’re claiming for all the materials against your invoice I can’t see any point in claiming the vat.

You will also be charging vat and to a private customer that’s a 20% extra they will have to pay on the Labour.

It could mean the difference between getting the job or not.

Just my take on it.
I’ve gone out of my way not to be vat registered in the past, legally of course.

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