Just picked my Ka up from its 40k mile service - the car is 2.5 years old. The ford mechanic told me it needs a new steering rack at a cost of around £500. According to him it must the damage (too much play?) has been caused by "kerbing" or potholes. Obviously I have driven over potholes but I have never "kerbed" my Ka. Are they having a laff - £500 is over 10% of the value of my vehicle? Is this a part that should be under warrenty still? How should I proceed. MOT is due in December and the mechanic said that it would fail as is.
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19 years ago