Mack Book Pro black out

I have a Mac Book pro. Purchased in UK. Have had intermittent problems - auto reports sent back to Apple. Gone on for 2 years. Now packed in completely.
Authorised dealer now wants £600 odd to fix - not happy - I should have been fixed when under warranty...
But every time I was about to take my Mac in to be fixed (being without your Mac for a week is like having your arms chopped off) it would fix it self.
I 'm trying to contact someone at Apple to say their fees to fix are unrealistic...and can they help.
No contact email address. Hours to wait on phone. And no Genius appointments - unless I travel 2 hours!
Logic Board - £409.50
Battery - £174.74
Labour - £60
Total = £644.24
Can you help? Where do I direct my concerns??
Have purchased over 25 Mac's for my businesses over the years plus all my family use Apple products. Never any issues.
But this Mac Book Pro has had issues!!
Thanks
Peter

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