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Cheers LJ!

Thanks Anj. I'm pretty gentle but will still cushion the bodywork.

I was driving through the countryside the other afternoon and there was alot of tree debrs on the roads. I drove a little slower than usual but a small branch went under the 147 and then the 'numberplate light failure' light came on the dash soon after. Checked and the buld definitely gone. Got the new bulb and know it's not as fiddly as the side light to replace but have never done it before. Assume old one pops out?

33.3% responsible each (although no-one IS actually responsible, of course!)

I seen to remember you saying you'd hate to be my mechanic.

I've not really been influenced in any way........just curious what others would do!

I used to go to this garage previously. Oh, I won't hint I'll say! A good old 'play off' works wonders. I wouldn't get it done anything less than! They sure did mess me about at the beginning of the year but have always been looked after apart from that and always been happy with the workmanship. Not chancing being without my motor, though so decided b it is!

Goes without saying that's of paramount importance and I've always looked after my Alfa merticulously. As both garages a and b are specialists, they'll both do a good job. Between these two really as never had more than tyres fitted at c.

Hi Chris....welcome to AD.

The cambelt on Divo will need doing soon and have three choices where to take him. a. Alfa specialist I usually go to BUT although always been happy with work carried out plus am charged the best possible price for labour, the customer service is awful and had the hassle in January of being left without a car for a couple of days, (which some thought I was being OTT about but really wasn't, as believe me, my car is totally essential). b. The garage I used to go to who did the last belt change. Mechanic is Fiat/Alfa trained but prices are much steeper. Am pretty friendly with the owner and his wife, so could ask to give me discount. c. The garage who fits my Pirellis. They sorted out the undertray which came loose free of charge also last time but didn't like the fact they called me through to the workshop full of mechanics to 'explain' tyre wear to me/tracking - not the end of the world, though but found it all a little sexist! Apparently, they look after a Ferrari belonging to the boss, so sure Divo would be in good hands. I'm veering towards b.

About time.....(that annoyed me!) Is still a misery guts, of course.

Hi and welcome, SLiM.

He does have a big....motor to run, I guess!

Good to know, M.

Never been keen on estates tbh but guess they're a practical family car! Liked Golf TDI - we've owned one before and was fun to drive.

Hi and welcome!

Hey Matt.....welcome.

Looks to have been a great day. Seen a few pics also.

Hi and welcome.

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Am also buying my tickets there.