"Jonathan Day" > wrote in message >...
> Hi
>
> I recently booked my 147 1.6 Lusso into Caledonia Preston (lancs) for its
> 36K service and need fell off my chair when they gave me the price £355
> +VAT. Along with the brakes that will probably need doing I will likely face
> a £500 bill.
>
> This is just the thought of thing that will put me off buying my next Alfa
> which is a shame as I really like the car. I also have a Hyundai which comes
> with a 5 year warranty and 3 years servicing thrown in. It also has no
> faults whereas the 147 has several including a repeat problem with the cam
> variator.
>
> Anyone else feel put off by high servicing costs, crap service and cars with
> too many faults? For me it taints the joy of owning an Alfa.
>
> Jonathan


What did they do/replace?

The cam/variator should simply be replaced under warranty along with
the timing belt when it's done.

Wait till you get a V6 and the timing belt/tensioners need doing ;-)