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Post by jimigoodwinsbeard on Oct 21, 2014 3:03:53 GMT
I've been reliably informed by my mechanic that I need a new gearbox, when he informed me i almost fainted! Having heard my gasps of horror he advised looking at breakers yards for a re-conditioned one. Can anyone advise of any decent ones? I really have no idea what a breakers yard is or what they do? Do i just phone up and enquire, will they then take the gearbox from the car for me? Any advice appreciated. (its a Seat Altea 1.6 2009 gearbox)
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choc
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Post by choc on Oct 21, 2014 7:40:03 GMT
Phone around a few local breakers yards and see if they have anything suitable in stock. If they do ask for a quote over the phone to collect? There are a few website companies, one locally www.car-transplants.co.uk . Have a search on fleabay to give you an idea of price. You maybe able to find something on gumtree but it could be a fair distance away. |
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Post by davel on Oct 21, 2014 16:36:27 GMT
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Oct 21, 2014 18:01:48 GMT
Staffordshire breakers yardsLocal breakersHave a look on eBay, Autotrader.co.uk, Gumtree etc for one going for spares. F Mcguinness & Sons Ltd, Middleport way was were I used to go when I needed the odd car part. Haven't been for years (and years!) though.
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Post by jimigoodwinsbeard on Oct 22, 2014 4:01:51 GMT
Tried about 10 breaker yards and none had a Seat Altea, had numerous online quotes ranging from £350 to £1700.00. Had 5 quotes online from the same company......and 5 different prices?? How does that work?? Joke!
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Post by tuum on Oct 28, 2014 15:51:51 GMT
I bet you wish you didn't spend all that money in Birmingham now eh? Disney on ice, hotel and Jimmy Spices...there's half a new gearbox for you. Don't go to Newcastle and cut back on the Xmas presents for the kids and you will have saved up the money in no time. You are lucky Xmas is approaching as you will have cash saved up for that which you can use.
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