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    I just got a quote for a new clutch. £1780. WTF!
    While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

    #2
    Originally posted by doodab View Post
    I just got a quote for a new clutch. £1780. WTF!
    Plus or Inc VAT?
    How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think

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      #3
      Originally posted by Troll View Post
      Plus or Inc VAT?
      Including but even so. I could get a whole car for that.
      While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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        #4
        That's quite cheap.

        I quite like this one The Row | Metal-framed lizard clutch | NET-A-PORTER.COM - £4150

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          #5
          Originally posted by doodab View Post
          I just got a quote for a new clutch. £1780. WTF!
          What car? Some new cars must have the engine and gearbox out to replace it.
          "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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            #6
            Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
            That's quite cheap.

            I quite like this one The Row*|*Metal-framed lizard clutch*|*NET-A-PORTER.COM - £4150

            Hush..... blokes talking about cars
            How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think

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              #7
              Originally posted by doodab View Post
              I just got a quote for a new clutch. £1780. WTF!
              Depends, if it's for an Aston Martin DBS, then it's not bad. If it's for a Nissan Micra, it's a bit steep
              When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....

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                #8
                Originally posted by Paddy View Post
                What car? Some new cars must have the engine and gearbox out to replace it.
                Audi A4. Apparently you need to change the flywheel at the same time which is £700.
                While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Troll View Post
                  Hush..... blokes talking about cars
                  Ah, thought doodab was after a new man bag.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by doodab View Post
                    Audi A4. Apparently you need to change the flywheel at the same time which is £700.
                    Did the mechanic take a sharp intake of breath, shaking his head and say 'It's gonna cost you?'
                    What happens in General, stays in General.
                    You know what they say about assumptions!

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