I've produce Quotes of many thousands of dollars before. I feel sorry for people with older cars, but newer cars that have obviously not been maintainedor cared for I have no sympathy. (a ML55 with 1" sand through the whole car, chip packets jammed under seats and most interior trims damaged in some way comes to mind........that was over 12months ago and I still remember it).

Unfortuantely what the tech says and the advisor tells you can be 2 different things. I often ask to see the customer myself so I can explain faults to them. I usually go through a list based on what is urgent and what can wait till a fault becomes evident.

They tyres are a bit of a worry though. I'd ask the tech to go through the faults they found with you and show you on your car. Make up your mind from there. If they aren't willing to do that for free then just walk away from that dealer. I consider not showing you a fault on your car on request an insult and they really are just after your money.

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Alex.

MB Tech
Sydney, Australia
Volvo 122S
W201 190D 2.5 manual
W202 C240
W203 C32