Hello,
My 60 plate Mondeo failed its MOT, which I was not expecting.
The garage said that the car failed because the headlights were not aligned and the wipers were smearing.
It also had an advisory that one of the exhaust brackets was broken.
This was at an independent garage that I had not used before. I bought a new pair of wipers from a Ford dealer, though I think they smear just as much as the last pair. I think it is just that time of the year when there is salt and spray on the road. Perhaps the original pair were just a bit dirty?
The garage charged me £10 plus VAT to adjust the lights and £15 + VAT to weld the exhaust. Does this seem reasonable? I know it is daft to ask after I have paid but I'll know for next time.
How easy is it to align headlamps? I presume you cannot DIY as you must need some sort of chart on the wall to align them to?
The garage also said there is a slight leak from the gearbox and they recommended changing the oil for £100+VAT.
How often do you think you should change the gearbox oil? Is £120 a fair price? I am assuming that it is quite tricky to get to and DIY and that it is easier for a garage with a lift or pit?
Thanks, Stephen.