Frugal Friday | Motoring

Car repairs

When I had the last MOT (annual safety test) done on my car, the mechanic advised I have the cam belt changed. I had that done this week and it needed a new water pump too. I also had the cigar lighter wired up so it’s on all the time. I intend to plug a solar panel in there to charge the battery in daylight hours. The bill for all that was £240; ouch! It is worth it though to keep it well maintained and the mechanic says it’s in excellent condition. It pays to use a small local garage that you trust and have a relationship with. They collect my car and do the work and return it the same day and so I get excellent service. (more…)

12, August 2011 | Categories: Frugal Friday | Tags: bond, car insurance, car repairs, drving, insurance, miles per gallon, miles per litre, money, MPG, petrol | Leave a comment