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Paid 80000,- NOK to get the 2.5TDI engine fixed on my VW a few years back. changed the head, turbo, intercooler, injectors, glowplugs, camshafts + +
That is 7500 € or two months wages.
Compared to what I saved over the years by doing stuff on my cars, and the lack of devaluation on it it is allmost bearable. Had it since 2010 so per year too it helps.
The clutch change on it was nearly 2000€
(just the clutch, not the double mass flywheel wich is still ok.)
If I buy the parts myself and they do not fit or I do a stupid mistake or have to wait to get time in between the suzukis or get special tools, sometimes it is just ok to get it fixed at a well reputed garage too.
Using the first q3 on auto trader for details a set of front discs and pads is just over 160 retail trade will be less, give the apprentice the job and optimistically 20 quid in wage and that's 340 to keep the lights on. I know working in agriculture I'm used to working for nothing but that 1 hour job is going to keep all but the most lavish workshop paid for the day and there are 7 more hours available. Mad.
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