Thanks Leigh,
Don’t knock yourself about -you are not on your own! I don’t think it’s uncommon for owners to change their vehicles just before some large expenditure is due, but they too get ‘caught out’ with massive outlays on the ‘cost to change’ economics.
I too would have thought c£750 sounds nearer to it, but as I say, just shop around until you have a reasonable figure from a source you have confidence in.
You might find out-of-city dealers will offer you lower prices due to lower overheads.
Perhaps you could let us know where you get to with this.
Kind regards,
Gareth.
p.s. There have been Cambelt ‘deals’ where they offer you free MOTs for life! Personally, I’d avoid these like the plague, since they can do serious damage to your wallet in the longer run.