Reasonable Quote? 2 x Front Springs + Suspension mounts and Track rod End.

[Leo182]

Alrite fellas, more input needed

Quoted £100 to fit two front Springs along with new mounts plus track rod end.

Mate of a mate is doing it and it's a cash job so he tells me but just wondering if that's a decent price?

Car is going in tomorrow once I get the suspension mounts.

What would a Garage charge for this work? anyone know.


Cheers.

 

[Fred@BTM]

That should be £50-60 for that, £100 is way over the top for 45min work

unless that includes any parts or is that just labour?

 

[Leo182]

That should be £50-60 for that, £100 is way over the top for 45min work

unless that includes any parts or is that just labour?

Hi Fred, just labour that Pal.

I just bought some Sportlines today from Demon Tweeks (lovely place!) and the track rod from Euro car parts with the Mounts coming tomorrow from Reno for circa £246.

Over the top then? here's me thinking mates rates

If anyone fancies doing this for what Fred say's around Manchester - suppose I could travel a bit also give us a shout asap!

 

[imprezaworks]

Give Birchdown a ring matey

 

[Coops Mk1]

its hours work provided nothing goes wrong....... and if he's including tracking at that (which with a track rod change it should) then I'd say 100 is fine but garage rates, not mates.

 

[Leo182]

Give Birchdown a ring matey

Prob give them a ring tomorrow and see what they say.

its hours work provided nothing goes wrong....... and if he's including tracking at that (which with a track rod change it should) then I'd say 100 is fine but garage rates, not mates.

Tracking isn't included and it sounds like now he's really just seeing me as another punter

If any lads round Manchester fancy doing it as I say give us a shout, cash waiting and free tea and biscuits

 

[Leo182]

Give Birchdown a ring matey

Booked solid for two weeks :dapprove: no mention of cost either, looks like I'll be £100 worse off unless I hav
e a bash myself!! Whats the worst that can happen!

 

[banther]

Booked solid for two weeks :dapprove: no mention of cost either, looks like I'll be £100 worse off unless I hav
e a bash myself!! Whats the worst that can happen!

Its unlikely but.....

 

[Leo182]

Its unlikely but.....

Hehe you never know quite possible if I was to attempt it myself!!

 

[botfch]

Tbh it's a easy enough job to do yourself although ring around a few garages get some prices etc.

 

[Leo182]

Tbh it's a easy enough job to do yourself although ring around a few garages get some prices etc.

Will do just that, surprised Birchdown didn't give me a price even if they are booked up but never mind.

One thing that's niggling at me is this... will the top/suspension mounts really need replacing when doing the Springs even though the MOT made no mention of them and I don't seem to have an issue there tbh just going off the Mechanics say so - not seen the car just mentioned change the Springs and he automatically mentioned mount.

I have bought two Genuine ones in case @ £65 but could always return them.

Cheers.

 

[botfch]

Tbf Birchdown are great on price you just have to book a month in advance.

As for the top mounts unless there perished or damaged I wouldn't bother replacing them personally but its your call.

 

[Leo182]

Tbf Birchdown are great on price you just have to book a month in advance.

As for the top mounts unless there perished or damaged I wouldn't bother replacing them personally but its your call.

I'm tending to go along with this as I don't have a problem as far as I am aware, just a bit narked that I jumped in a bought two because the Mechanic mentioned them! :dapprove: