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Bit of a random one, but has anyone ever changed their Sun Visor(s)? Mine are a bit rough looking and was wondering hiw easy / cheap this would be? Cheers

A Local garage (i have used for other cars before) have carried out some of the work for me now. Saved some money with some repairs. Not sure ive done the right thing, but it brakes better, drives better and sounds a little better / healthier, so it cant be too bad! :-) (Costs include VAT and labour) 1) Front brake pads replaced at a cost of £123.38, instead of Nissans quote of £151.59 2) Exhaust back box repaired at a cost of £176.25, instead of Nissans quote of £436.66 to replace. 3) Rear Tyres replaced at a cost of £177 each (Hankooks), instead of Nissans quote of £166 each (dont worry about telling me the pro's and cons of tyres - ive seen the thread on it - i would never have known!!) 4) Front brake discs skimmed at a cost of £117.50 instead of Nissans quote of £432.21 to replace 7) 4-wheel Steering alignement at acost of £64.63, instead of Nissans quote of £70.50 So obviously gfot some get-me-by repairs instead of replacements but saved some much needed cash. They also changed the spoiler while it was in, but that seems over priced, so more info on that to follow tomorrow with pictures

Just as a follow up, I had 4 wheel 3D alignment carried out by a local garage while the were doing some other work and it cost £64.63 with VAT with some adjustments carried out. Much straighter now.... :-)

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Thanks, last two replies really useful. My girlfriend used to take her Saxo to KNM and always had a good experience. Im working from home tomorrow, so will do a bit of rinign roung, or might pop in. Cheers

Hmmmm, the silence speaks volumes!? What about a chain like Kwik Fit? reliable or not?

Does anyone know a trustworthy garage near Leeds?? for the reasons outlined here viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37382 Hoping to save some money on a Nissan quote and push some business a friendly way....

That became very clear, very quickly!!!

Great - thanks to all and to the PM's. Definitely a few options re parts! Im based in South Leeds, if anyone knows a very local garage, otherwise im driving down the M62!!

Is that specifically, get it LASER aligned and BEFORE new tyres are on?

...oh and just one other quick question as well, is it likely that the things they have flagged will alll be, errr, true!!? - Possibly a daft question, but i wouldnt know enough to question anything!

OK, the early signs are good. Go elsewhere! Obviously i need to act fairly quickly though, is a national chain going to be just as bad, or do i need a local garage? (i dont know of any relaiable, local, as i am in a company car so never have to worry about it! doh!) *I love the way there are always so many quick responses on here, no matter what time!* - cheers!

Bloody MOT's A Nissan garage carried out my MOT and Service today and their is quite a bit of work that needs doing, so i have taken it away to have a think about it, i actually have a few weeks before the MOT runs out, but want to get it sorted ASAP obviously. So, a few questions.... (Car is pretty much exactly 5 years old) Im a technical idiot, this is just what thewy have put on the forms.... 1) It failed on "Front brake pads less than 1.5mm thick" (95% worn) They want to charge £151.59 (Inc of Labour & VAT) - reasonable, or go elsewhere? 2) It failed on "(Back Box) Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases" (Exhaust rear silencer). They want to charge £436.66 - reasonable, or go elsewhere? 3) It failed on "Nearside Rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm". They want to charge £166 per tyre (Avon). (Offside rear is near to legal limit, so would replace both (current tyres are bridgestones) Also they have recommendations... 4) Front brake discs worn to minimum thickness. They want to charge £432.21. - reasonable? Get it done or wait? 5) Rear brake pads 90% worn. They want to charge £183.62 - reasonable? Get it done or wait? 6) Front tyre worn to 2mm. They want to charge £120. Wait? 7) Steering alignment (this does need doing (4 wheel)). They want to charge £70.50. Sounds expensive? Get it done elsewhere? 8) Spark plugs due at 54,000 miles or 5 years. They want to charge £160.32. Correct? Reasonable or elsewhere? 9)Engine drive belt cracking. £108 (he said this wasnt urgent) 10) Rear wiper blad split. £15.27. It seems fine to me, its waiting! So any advice? Any suggestions on anywhere that woul;d be cheaper? A national alternative company or a local garage? (If anyone does know any specifics for a good garage, im in Leeds!) Hope someone can help, as i need to get it done ASAP! Cheers!

I guess its as i expected then, wait and see! Hopefully it will be big enough to squeeze it in on a one for the winter....

Pretty much as i expected. I imagine getting in and out of a 5 door car would be fairly easy (in comparison) but we all know the doors on the 350 dont give as much grace! I wouldnt be too bothered about the fuss involved, if it just managed it at all as i would just plan to put it away once for a few months over the worst weather. The problem im going to have is the hosue we are moving in to is on one of those long shared drive things and really only has room for two cars parked next to each other at the front and we currently have 3. Dont want to have to leave one at the ned of the shared drive (1 house away) really....

Moving house sonn, and i'm imagining putting the Z in the garage during Winter (dont currently have one!) Anyone have any trouble fitting theirs in a single Garage? (its a fairly wide car?) Cheers

Incidental question, how much should 4 wheel alignment reasonably cost? (mine needs doing)

My air-con smells musty. Worth getting it serviced while its in for its Annual MOT & Service in 2 weeks or a waste of money (howmuch should it cost?)

Haha - Molson Coors Brewery (Carling, Grolsch, Stones, Worthington, Coors Light etc) I get free Beer for personal consumption. After that i do get a discount from R.R.P but unfortunately as Supermarkets loss lead with Beer they usually have it cheaper anyway!!

Thanks both. (I love the way this forum gets such quick responses from the Veterans!) Ive taken a look at the link and pm'd Love my Z and just want to play about with it a bit, but know nothing about cars... (Beer (Work for a Brewery) and PC's (my Degree) are my thing) Company car on order, so much to my girlfriends delight she will be the driver of the Z Mon-Fri now :-(

cheers bud

...another simple question from a Car Technophobe im afraid... Exactly how simple is it to remove the Nissan Badges from the car? (i.e. how?, does it leave a mess and require rework?) What are peoples preferred choice? on? off? front? back? (feel free to point me to a previous discussion, had a look round, couldnt see anything)

OK, decision made, im going to get a Spoiler... now comes the tricky bit. Which one, and who can do it.... oh, and how much will it be. 2005 Silver Z. Looking at the list on viewtopic.php?f=26&t=33722 I think these are the preferred options... Nismo V1 350Z Spoiler JP Sports Vizage Type A 350Z Wing Amuse 350Z Spoiler Vertex Lang 350Z Spoiler So i would appreciate your opinions before i go ahead.... ? Cheers guys

Thanks mate, theres a lot that can be done, or it seems that way when you know little about cars! Pretty sure i just want to chane the aerial, grille and add spoiler for now so ill do a little bit more reading around who can do that (i.e. if i can do it myself or someone else needs to do it) If anyone is local to Leeds that can fit Spoilers, shout! :-)

Wow, for something which i would have thought was the most simple change to make, im getting a lot of conflicting messages! Can anyone send a link to one which is suitable?! (is it something you can reliably pick up on ebay? Also is it easy for someone who knows nothing about cars and / or mods to change the grille? and also to change the gear stick knob? or should i just get someone to do them? (probably get someone to do the spoiler anyway, so could do at the same time) cheers