It has been a long time since I sent anything to MSD. Like many in the past I have gotten boxes back that say there was nothing wrong with them accompanied by a list of the parts they replaced.

However lately from what I have read most folks are having pretty good experience sending their stuff to MSD for repair. I am sure there are exceptions.

There may be other alternatives but I am not aware of them.

I am sorry if he is currently having health issues but I have heard horror stories about Techwest for many years.