Just adding to what's already been said Lorraine,"Nil illegitemi carborundum",translation,"Don't let the b'stards grind you down" By the sound of it they're a right bunch of tossers at that garage,pay absolutely no attention to what they're telling you. We had a 1967 VW splitscreen for 14 years and used to hear this crap all the time,they used to be chuckling amongst themselves as we'd drive in to some garages. But you know what?when we sold it seven years ago it was insured for £10,000,it's still going strong and is probably insured for twice that much now. All the jobs you've mentioned are easily repairable so whatever you do,DON'T scrap it,you should see the state of some Beetles and campers we've come across over the years,some of them have ended up as show-winners.There obviously comes a time when you have to accept something's going to be beyond economical repair but I very much doubt your Bertie is there just yet. Regarding the other matter,no apologies necessary,these things can't be helped. In any case,I'll still be doing what I said,that is,tidying up the bits that need attention,then putting it through an early MOT,all this will take a bit of time,especially as it's still snowing out there,so there's every chance we'll be able to work something out,don't worry.
