Hi
I have been told I need a new Inlet Manifold Kit (PartNo: 555 625 19) for my Vectra (55 reg, 2.2 petrol, automatic).
The garage (a national chain) ordered it 2 months ago but could give no time scale on delivery as it was a special order item that needed to be made.
I gave them longer than I should have before chasing them up but I called them this week. They were upfront in saying they had forgotten to chase it up with the supplier but in any event they now use a different supplier.
The new supplier wants the full cost of the part upfront, but they cannot give a timescale on it until its ordered. It could be days or months and no way to know, until I hand over the money (around £400).
I know the car is ten years old but they are saying this is a fairly common fault and it is quite a common cart. This situation seems ridiculous to me, surely there is a better way than this. I would like to avoid the main dealer if possible.
The car is in good condition and I am happy to spend the money on it to keep it going
Any suggestions?
I have been told I need a new Inlet Manifold Kit (PartNo: 555 625 19) for my Vectra (55 reg, 2.2 petrol, automatic).
The garage (a national chain) ordered it 2 months ago but could give no time scale on delivery as it was a special order item that needed to be made.
I gave them longer than I should have before chasing them up but I called them this week. They were upfront in saying they had forgotten to chase it up with the supplier but in any event they now use a different supplier.
The new supplier wants the full cost of the part upfront, but they cannot give a timescale on it until its ordered. It could be days or months and no way to know, until I hand over the money (around £400).
I know the car is ten years old but they are saying this is a fairly common fault and it is quite a common cart. This situation seems ridiculous to me, surely there is a better way than this. I would like to avoid the main dealer if possible.
The car is in good condition and I am happy to spend the money on it to keep it going
Any suggestions?