Mrs.Clooney
Positive Geek
To say that I have had a week from hell, is putting it quite simply. One of the mega problems I've had is the replacement of my clutch in my car which is only 2 years old and has only done 26000 miles. I've owned the car for 1 year when it had already done 16000 so I've only done about 10000 miles in it.
The car is still under it 3 year manufacturer warranty, but the main car dealership wanted me to pay 80% of the £1500 plus to fix it
!! Erm ..... no! And hence an 8 day argumentl began :irked: as I refused to pay!
Being none the wiser where cars are concerned my wonderful, dependable, reliable local mechanic stepped in to help me. He very diplomatically but firmly took the dealership on, on my behalf. My entire clutch system is being replaced as we speak by said dealership and I only have to pay £150.
What is more, I have had the use of the dealerships courtesy car for 8 days (it was only supposed to be 4) and they are now desperate to get the courtesy car back as it should have gone to somebody else on Monday. Not my problem I told them!
They have really trod on their own toes here if they had only been reasonable in the first place.
How do I say thank you to my lovely mechanic, who has gone beyond the call of duty to help me? He has met a new girl and she has introduced him to red wine. My plan is to go to M&S and buy a couple of reds to place in a hamper for him. Other things I can add are nuts and other munchies, but what else would you suggest? Is this a good idea or am I barking up the wrong tree? I don't want to give him money as I think this would offend him.
The car is still under it 3 year manufacturer warranty, but the main car dealership wanted me to pay 80% of the £1500 plus to fix it
!! Erm ..... no! And hence an 8 day argumentl began :irked: as I refused to pay!Being none the wiser where cars are concerned my wonderful, dependable, reliable local mechanic stepped in to help me. He very diplomatically but firmly took the dealership on, on my behalf. My entire clutch system is being replaced as we speak by said dealership and I only have to pay £150.
What is more, I have had the use of the dealerships courtesy car for 8 days (it was only supposed to be 4) and they are now desperate to get the courtesy car back as it should have gone to somebody else on Monday. Not my problem I told them!
They have really trod on their own toes here if they had only been reasonable in the first place
.How do I say thank you to my lovely mechanic, who has gone beyond the call of duty to help me? He has met a new girl and she has introduced him to red wine. My plan is to go to M&S and buy a couple of reds to place in a hamper for him. Other things I can add are nuts and other munchies, but what else would you suggest? Is this a good idea or am I barking up the wrong tree? I don't want to give him money as I think this would offend him.
