Excessive play in N/S hub carrier bottom bearing £780?

[Harrow71]

So, I recently took my R27 in for a health check. I've just bought the car, well about a month ago and I'm very pleased with it overall. I bought it for the long haul, so I'm prepared to have the work done on it, but I guess I kind of got a bit stiffed on this one.

The steering didn't feel TOO bad, but I knew something wasn't right so I took it in for a health check thinking that one of the ball joints needed replacing. What I got back was that there was excessive play in the N/S hub carrier bottom bearing, and it needed replacing. The parts are £240 each so £480 and I'm guessing the £300 extra is labor.

I'm a bike guy, so my knowledge about cars is minimal especially when it comes to prices on these things but I know the work must be done and I will pay it. I'm just curious to know is the price realistic on this? Is there any other specialists in the Manchester area who would quote less? Anyone else had this done before and have experience in this field?

Many thanks!
Gaz.

 

[banther]

@NorthloopCup
@Dan@SJM
@bloke
@Scrooge

 

[mossyv6]

A very common problem. You can replace the bottom bearing on its own without replacing the whole carrier unit. Should cost about £100.

Have a look on clio197/200.net - loads of info.

 

[MarkCup]

I had both done on my 3 year old Clio 200, £900 was the total and I got a 50% contribution from Renault as I was barely a day out of warranty.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Is that a price from Renault ?

Mick's not too far from you in Notts.. if he's cheaper he's worth the drive ! http://www.diamondmotors.net/

@MicKPM .. wotfink ?

 

[Scrooge]

I believe @Dan@SJM

Was sorting a decent prices fix for this

 

[Dan@SJM]

£275 a side fitted from me. That's replacing the whole hub with a genuine part. Personally I won't replace the joint on its own.

 

[Harrow71]

Crap, you're based in Somerset, thats a long drive. Still probably save a few quid even with the fuel and an over night stay!

 

[PAUL JA]

Try Mark at Midlands Renault Specialist
https://www.facebook.com/Midlands-Renault-Specialists-215840185272327/timeline/

 

[MicKPM]

We're £156 a side but we are VAT registered, so it makes us 20% more than most traders.

 

[Stay Puft]

How can you two be so different in prices?? @MicKPM @Dan@SJM

 

[MicKPM]

Dan is replacing the hub as per the official Renault process.

I used to do the same but have gotten used to doing them now.

 

[Harrow71]

Just want to say Mark at Midlands Renault was well worth the drive down. Did it for £135... compared to Renaults quoted £780. Madness.