Hi folks - first post here and not happy news.
My 97 V8 has just failed it mot on two areas which need welding, the first is near one of the rear seat belt mounting points and not too much of an issue. The second however is at one of the body mounting points (the one about half way along the drivers door) - [ETA sill, not chassis as title suggests].
The garage have said that it is repairable, but are stating that the only way to do it correclty will be to jack one side of the body off the chassis (or both sides if it will not move enough), in order to fully repair the area. This would include putting new plates in both the lateral and longitudinal areas of corrosion (if you see what I mean).
The quote for the work is about £300 plus vat and materials for this area alone. Does anyone have any experience of making a repair in this area and have any alternative recommendations as to a way forward. I have doubts as to the degree of success which will be encountered if they try to undo the mounting bolts on a vehicle this old and in this condition - which will only lead to the repair costs rising.
Currently just considering saying sod it and chucking it on ebay as is with no mot
(which 'er in doors would love with an up and coming wedding).
Thanks for any advice offered.
My 97 V8 has just failed it mot on two areas which need welding, the first is near one of the rear seat belt mounting points and not too much of an issue. The second however is at one of the body mounting points (the one about half way along the drivers door) - [ETA sill, not chassis as title suggests].
The garage have said that it is repairable, but are stating that the only way to do it correclty will be to jack one side of the body off the chassis (or both sides if it will not move enough), in order to fully repair the area. This would include putting new plates in both the lateral and longitudinal areas of corrosion (if you see what I mean).
The quote for the work is about £300 plus vat and materials for this area alone. Does anyone have any experience of making a repair in this area and have any alternative recommendations as to a way forward. I have doubts as to the degree of success which will be encountered if they try to undo the mounting bolts on a vehicle this old and in this condition - which will only lead to the repair costs rising.
Currently just considering saying sod it and chucking it on ebay as is with no mot
(which 'er in doors would love with an up and coming wedding).Thanks for any advice offered.
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