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Probs with 2001 Nissan Almera

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  • 08-02-2006 1:40pm
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    vixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭


    Hey guys i dunno but someone might be able to help, i have a hatch back Nissan Almera and it seems like a bar/rod has broken from behind the front wheel of the passanger side.. now the car doest move. i have been told that i need a new steering column and its gonna cost upwards of €900. does anyone know if i could get a mobile mechanic to come out and have a look before i go and pay outragous amounts in a garage?
    Thanks x


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    zuutroy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭zuutroy


    I've heard this place is good

    A1 Mobile Auto Repair: 086 3939518

    Not speaking from experience, so use at your own risk!

    P.S. A straightforward broken column shouldnt be close to that if you can find used parts.


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    vixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭vixie


    ah thanks a mil,:) ill try and call them today. apparently its v hard to get a spare for the car. hopefully i can get it mended rather than a full new replacement,i just cant afford over €1000!!!


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    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    vixie wrote:
    Hey guys i dunno but someone might be able to help, i have a hatch back Nissan Almera and it seems like a bar/rod has broken from behind the front wheel of the passanger side.. now the car doest move. i have been told that i need a new steering column and its gonna cost upwards of €900. does anyone know if i could get a mobile mechanic to come out and have a look before i go and pay outragous amounts in a garage?
    Thanks x

    buying it new? go to a scrap yard and get one for a few quid from there. Ammera is popular car so they are bound to have a few.


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    vixie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭vixie


    Ive been trying to get a used part but its almost impossible, i have a guy ringing around since last friday looking for one. its mental!! thanks for the replies though!


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    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    vixie wrote:
    Ive been trying to get a used part but its almost impossible, i have a guy ringing around since last friday looking for one. its mental!! thanks for the replies though!

    Well I had a Primera and gear box and a few things went on it. Had no problems picking up second hand parts. Go to a mechanic and asked him to have a look, they can usually get parts no problem. My mate does mine and any part I ever needed he could get within a week. Don't ask me how but he could


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    TempestSabre
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭TempestSabre


    vixie wrote:
    Hey guys i dunno but someone might be able to help, i have a hatch back Nissan Almera and it seems like a bar/rod has broken from behind the front wheel of the passanger side.. now the car doest move. i have been told that i need a new steering column and its gonna cost upwards of €900. does anyone know if i could get a mobile mechanic to come out and have a look before i go and pay outragous amounts in a garage?
    Thanks x

    Seems like a lot of money for that. Did you ring around a few garages? Maybe the AA do something like that I dunno. Find a busy local mechanic or ask around and see if someone can recomend you one. offer him €50 cash to come out and do a rough estimate.


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