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    At his request (which seems fair), and in the interests of being transparent, I have edited the posts from the C&R chaps specifically to remove Storm Guy's real name. Nothing else has been changed. Would ask if there are any future posts from C&R if they could avoid using the individuals real name and just use his forum alias.

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    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603101815616/sort/atcustom/postcode/cv22rr/radius/1500/make/volkswagen/model/corrado/page/1/usedcars

     

    So disappointing :( I know ChrisL had to sell it on due to a change of circumstances but I am sure he said it had gone to a local collector. Guess they felt they could make a quick buck out of it.

     

    It's great for Corrado prices, etc etc but it's just a shame that this car didn't end up in the hands of an enthusiast and stay there for another 10/15 years at least :(

     

    Maybe if we are lucky we can see it fitted with air ride and some 18" rims next.

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    Would disconnecting battery stop alarm from working and therefore void insurance if anything happened?

     

    Yeah in theory. Depends on your own circumstance / situation with your car though. Mine is in a locked garage, in a secured / gated alleyway. They'd have to be pretty desperate to get through that lot to steal a rusty 200,000 mile Corrado VR6 :)

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    Just to give a balanced viewpoint - I've used them before - appx 13 years ago. 'OK' service. However as some of you may know, I've been having coolant leak issues - http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?93891-Thermostat-Housing-Leak

     

    Anyway, after three (unsuccessful) attempts to get the leak sorted decided to take it to C&R. Must say, over the phone sounded like they weren't keen on even looking at it.

     

    Explained the context and that I was happy for them to replace the thermostat housing parts and crack pipe with genuine VW parts in an effort to resolve the leak.

    Also to fix a broken drop link with my Meyle part - which was going to be sorted separately but thought might as well get it fixed while its in with them.

     

    I will stress, I clearly asked the guy on the desk to keep me updated! Car went in on Monday morning.

    Researched the genuine main parts - total appx £130.

     

    Car ready this afternoon, apparently fixed (will see if it still leaks in the morning) - bill.........wait for it......................

     

    .......£810.89.

     

    £400 in parts plus 275 in labour @ 55 / hr plus VAT.

     

    To say I am p*ssed is an understatement. They have changed so many parts without even getting in touch.

     

    Also (as just one example, there are more but hopefully you will get the point) ---- I had removed the cowl which fits over the housing (which covers the 3 sensors), as it was only going to be removed again.

    They had ordered and fitted a new one (no comms).

    When questioning the part on the bill (ie don't need it) with Steve C - (ie, one of the two partners who carried out the works) - he said he did not know I had it and so didn't see why it needed to come off the bill.

    I reiterated I didn't need it - and Steve said he would need to take off the fan / and other parts (or word sto that effect) to remove it!! Bear in mind I was coming from work and had a suit on, I think he assumed I knew diddly squat about cars.

     

    I said it wasn't complicated and that it simply clips into place - after which his attitude completely changed, rammed his hand down by the housing, ripped it off, stormed into the office, threw it across the counter shouting at the office guy - and I never saw him again.

    This from an experienced VW professional. Sorry guys, am sure you've had great experiences with C&R but if this is the attitude - doubt I will ever be going there again. Will trust and hope the workmanship is spot on, but as I say will see in the morning.

     

    Brilliant customer service? Make you're own mind up - but if you choose to use them be crystal about keeping you informed on costs - and I mean crystal, though even that may unfortunately not help you in avoiding costly surprises.

     

    Jesus - that is a horror story and a half.

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    The ECU is certainly getting reset and going into the default learning mode every time.

     

    Whilst it's not optimal I was having to do the same with my VR for the last 14 months or so, whilst I wasn't using it as the battery would never have survived weeks at a time between being used. Didn't seem to cause it any harm from an electrical point of view. Unfortunately I don't have any choice as my car lives in an isolated garage block a couple miles from my home. I will have to look into a solar panel charger at some point though I guess.

     

    I wouldn't be concerned about leaving the CTEK plugged in though - pretty much any expensive car collection will have all the cars permanently connected up using battery conditioners. CTEK is a very well reputed brand. You won't have any issues.

  20. Posted

    Have to agree with the above . Finding a car that ticks all the right boxes locally is a hard task . This is a nice car .

     

    Agreed. Unfortunately the scarcity of good Corrado's means you must expect to travel now to get the right one. If you're not willing to travel, you're going to struggle to find a good car unless you're lucky!

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