My LBS charged me £50.00 to build my Simple but I have used them for 20 years. Who can blame the shop if you have not bought any parts from him, most folk seem to want to save a few quid ordering parts on line than supporting the local shop.
I do use the car to visit clients, we have hit our busy period and need to be in the office.
Think I am going to use it to transport my shirts on a Monday and return home on a Friday, just so they see it in the car park. Then it keeps all happy.
I always ring Pace and speak to Adrian himself had top class service from them for over 20 years, just a shame they don't make the old square frames now 😥