Servicing recommendations North(ish) London?

[Cornershop]

So a pretty hefty bill came my way 2 weeks ago and was actually higher than the purchase price of the car!

All labour based on a rate of £52.50/hr

This wasn't helped by a failed alternator and the rubber pipe to the oil cooler needing replacement. Plus I replaced both of the pre cat lambda sensors, and both of which were pretty much welded in.

I seem to do this with all the cars I buy, it makes me feel better even though it's makes little sense to anyone else

Benefits?:
Gear change has improved subtlety
idle which is now much more solid.
Engine light extinguished (spendy!)
Peace of mind (!)

Tyres, wheels and alignment next.
Front discs/pads are 70% worn, rears are 30%
Procured an air box lid for some cheeky sound improvements

To the bill... Just the total on the 3rd page - hopefully this is of use to someone