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Old 27-11-2005   #5 (permalink)
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*** I had a Nissan Prairie once,we were charged £180 plus VAT for a wing mirror that did not even have any paint on it,Japanease cars are known for expensive spare parts back up,I think that is why the insurance is so high on them as well.

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Originally Posted by Nigel.D
On the way home from work the car sort of shuddered and lost power. Picked back up again then halfway round a roundabout stopped competely After a 2hr + wait along came the rac who stated that my fuel pump had died !!! ok no probs i just get a new one !!!! Then phoned local nissan dealer and wait for it yes sir we have one in stock that will be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! £ 252.34 plus vat How in gods name do they get away with that i went on to internet and i can get an uprated walbro pump (much better than a standard one) for £99.00 brand new next day delivery I asked how can they justify that price to be told its a very technological piece of equipment yeah whatever !!!!
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