Catman > wrote:

> Well it's like this
>
> We've just moved offices to Marlow and I can't help but notice that Alfa
> Aid are just round the corner. I've heard of them, but does anyone have
> any experience to share?
>
> Secondly we are currently re-profiling our daily transport issues and
> one of the possible solutions is to have the 156 fettled. It's (AFAICT)
> sound in box, body and engine (140k on the clock)
>
> Things that I know need doing:
> 1) Front suspension creaking is just getting worse and worse.

Droplinks, most likely. Happened on my Marea - cost is about £20 in
parts and an hour to fit.

> 2) Undertray needs replacing

I wouldn't bother. Or I'd get one from a breaker and fit it myself.

> 3) NSR electric window winder need doing

Either don't bother, 'cos you hardly ever use it, or DIY. **** easy job.

> 4) Airbag light reset

Yup, main dealer or specialist only that one.

> 5) Small dent OSR corner

Unless it has cracked the paint, I'd live with it. If you're being
fussy, Dentmaster etc. are the best option.

> 5) Side trims beginning peel.

You can get special double-sided sticky fixers from a motor factor to
fix that.

> If we keep it, it would be nice to have it in good nick, but I'd be
> interested to know what that lot is likely to cost, and if Alfa Aid are
> any good

Alfa Aid.

Good for parts - especially used bits. Not so sure about buying whole
cars from 'em - I did test drive one of theirs many years back before
they moved - it had a bit of a dodgy history.

In terms of getting work done by them...... Nooooooooo!

A friend in Marlow has a very early 164 V6 (as well as a 156 V6, the
b'stard) which was having gear selection issues. Alfa Aid wanted to
charge him for a recon. box and new clutch. L&M International (ISTR)
fixed it with some new shifter bushes.

Other people's MMV..... but I wouldn't.
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