What is it with Arnold Clark salespeople? The last time I bought a car, it developed problems after a few months and completely failed its first MOT, requiring £600 of repairs just to bring it up to scratch. I called up to have a word with the salesman, only to be told he'd retired ( Read more... )

My car, a 2002 Renault Clio, is a fun car to drive, but it's not exactly been a pain-free experience to own. Due to it being my first car and me not knowing any better, I bought it with an almost-shot clutch and a timing belt that should have been replaced before the car went off the dealer's lot. My first MOT cost £600 to get various items of ( Read more... )

So I took my Clio in for a service and MOT at Arnold Clark Grangemouth on Wednesday. Not my normal choice of garages, but I'd been pressured into buying a service plan when I got the car last August, on the assurance that it would cover my service/MOT costs as well as any replacement parts I needed. Good deal, I thought at the time ( Read more... )