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    Re: Update Archived Message

    Posted by Bryan Smith on April 13, 2008, 11:19 am, in reply to "Re: Update"

    Hi Ian,
    You may not agree with what I am going to say but as you mention, this forum is about sharing experience etc. Tell the customer to take this car to the scrap yard and get some cash for it. I have been working for myself for nearly 10 years now and can count the number of engines removed on one hand. This car can't be worth the hassle and cost (unless the owner wants to do it on a sunday). I always tell them that if they want me to take out the motor I will only fit a VM replacement, that soon scares them off and I can get on with making some money on servicing etc. The last one I did (Vauxhall Omega) came to over 3K. What's a 9 year old fiesta worth? Sorry to be blunt but I wouldn't take on this car if it was given to me (except for scrap value which is quite good at the moment).
    Regards, Bryan.

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