I'd have a look in the yellow pages first and ring a couple of independent motor engineers and ask them to quote you how much it would be for them to go and inspect your car prior to any work going ahead.
We may get preferential rates working in the industry as a fleet management company but still we only pay an independent engineer £50 + VAT a pop. Could be the best £50.00 you'll spend this year, maybe.
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