My iMac G5 also won't burn or even accept discs, keeps spitting them out

It first stopped burning discs, and today it started throwing the DVDs and CDs back out.
When I originally called up within warranty (it ended at the end of last month), I was told something could be done as an exception (they apparently can't pick up my machine, as I don't have the expensive Applecare - why should I have to when I just want a system that works?).
I called back up when the department I needed was open, and told bluntly that nothing could be done, as did the next person I asked. Now I have a faulty computer, and my only choice is to find someway to get to Leighton Buzzard (an hour away in the car for me, I don't own a car as I bought this machine instead, a big mistake, it turns out).
My choices? Get to a repair centre, and that's it. I can't do that, how am I expected to lug an iMac G5 there on my own? One of my friends has a car but it would take time out of his and my days to get there and I doubt he'd be willing to go that far - plus I'm pretty broke, so can't afford to pay him much for the petrol (I'm a student at University trying to make ends meet).
By law, products such as these can reasonably be expected to last for upto six years, yet this didn't manage one. It was under warranty when I contacted you/Apple, and yet I'm treated as a second-rate customer because I didn't choose to take out an expensive warranty package on an item that's worth about two times the value of it. I've searched for replacement drives so I can fit one myself then bill Apple, but to no avail.
This service was offered in the past, and I know of people on forums that have had their iMacs fixed through the post before, why not me? Why isn't there a repair centre in Northampton?

Adamo which model G5 iMac do you have?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301724#301724 How to identify your iMac
Depending on your model G5 there may be a solution. See the following links specifically the last one:
SuperDrive Spits dvd's off the desk
CD drive spits out cds
CD falls out
If you decide to contact Apple again ask "politely" but firmly to be put through to "Customer Relations". Customor Relations has more authority over Customor Service Techs.
As for the distance of repair shops, suggest that you check out User Groups: United Kingdom to see if they can help you in finding an AASP closer to you.
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