benh3
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Registered: 21st Jun 07
Location: Bucks
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Hi everyone
Im Ben ive only just turned 17 and taking lessons. I bought a x reg 2001 black (was white) 3 dr, 1.0 corsa LS Opel. And have found out theres a bit to do to it. firstly on its previous MOT (Feb 07) it has basic stuff like windscreen wipers replaced, and excessive play on rear wheel. But it has advisory notice for slight score on disc brake (front, and what does this mean?) and rear tyre close to legal limit. And more recent things like wing mirror ( whole both holder and glass replacing) and windshield (drivers side) replacing with new bracket as someone's probably pulled it down to hard and snapped the plastic.
Any ideas on roughly nearest hundred this is cost to all fix. ( I know i should ask the garage not you but i thought i might as well try here first before ringing on Friday)
I know nothing about cars so it would have to be a garage doing it.
Many thanks
Ben
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Welcome to the site mate. Have you got any pictures of it at all?
Windscreen wipers, £30 for all three, rear wheel not sure what you mean, front disc £15-20, tyre's - depending on what size they are but could get them £30 a tyre? Wing mirror £20ish
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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Sounds like whoever had it before you didnt look after it....
so it was resprayed black? any reason other than previouse owner ovbiously didnt like white?? lol
Sure it hasnt been in an accident at all?
It dosnt sound like an expensive job to me, Im sure someone possibly on here has the parts!!??
I guess just hold out, put a wanted ad up and see what happens
xx
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benh3
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Registered: 21st Jun 07
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Well the only things that i have to fix, is rear wheel, cos no tread on it, new brackets for drivers sun shield whole new wing mirror as its fallen off and was attached with tape when i got it, and its got a slightly scored disc brake according to the MOT notes. But i dont have a clue why it went from white to black, but im not complaining because i love the colour
[Edited on 21-06-2007 by benh3]
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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isee, Get some pics up!
did you get a HPI check on it?
best thing to do is get a wanted add up for the wing mirror in the classified section.
x
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benh3
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Registered: 21st Jun 07
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Sorry i dont have the car at my house atm its at my aunties as shes using it, as hers is being used up north by the husband. But i will have photos possibly friday or saturday.
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VegasPhil
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If the tyre hasn't been replaced it will probably need a new one. Probably could pick one up for about £35 in a standard size.
I got a Mirror from ebay, think it was about a tenner brand new.
Front brakes are nice and easy - £30-40 maybe for the parts. You know how to fit them?
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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benh3
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Registered: 21st Jun 07
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
If the tyre hasn't been replaced it will probably need a new one. Probably could pick one up for about £35 in a standard size.
I got a Mirror from ebay, think it was about a tenner brand new.
Front brakes are nice and easy - £30-40 maybe for the parts. You know how to fit them?
Not a clue on fixing them. i mean TBH i dont have a clue whats happened to this car before so i might as well get it serviced, and id rather pay more money but know a professional is fitting it and its gonna be safe to drive in.
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TheCam
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Registered: 16th Mar 07
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where you from pal?
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R16AN H
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Registered: 26th Jun 05
Location: Coventry
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welcome to cs
where you located mate?someone on here might be local to you and be able to do the work
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mav
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
Location: Scotland
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Welcome to Cs
(ps in future this kind of post for help should be in help zone) 
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Welcome
Opel = Vauxhall on the continent. Where are you from?
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benh3
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Registered: 21st Jun 07
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Sorry i forgot about this post, i'm from Buckinghamshire, yea the previous owner got this imported over.
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