Peugeot 306 1.4 - Am I being ripped off?

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Wed 6 Apr 2011 15:23
Peugeot 306 1.4 - Am I being ripped off? - gavmoffat

Hi all

Just failed MOT. A couple of bits and bobs need tightened but main problem is "serious fluid leak in nearside shock absorber."

Apparently it can't be patched up, requires a new strut and for parts and labours will cost between 150 - 200.

Is this guy trying to steal from me or does that sound about right?

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Wed 6 Apr 2011 15:55
Peugeot 306 1.4 - Am I being ripped off? - motorprop

not if for proper parts AND for a pair, as it should be ? make sure you ask for the part to be given afterwards - most shocks have no faults with them

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Wed 6 Apr 2011 16:17
Peugeot 306 1.4 - Am I being ripped off? - Ethan Edwards

Beat me to it. They are not repairable and must be replaced in two's (axle pairs).

That said the parts for your car are about £50 a corner (max!). If I were you I'd get a quote from someone like Kwik Fit to replace them. Purely as a gude.

I wonder if (for that price) the garage is trying to sell you new springs too. Seems a bit on the high side to me.

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Thu 7 Apr 2011 13:47
Peugeot 306 1.4 - Am I being ripped off? - Chris M

So, £40 for each strut, 2 hours labour @ £35, +VAT = £180. Seems ballpark to me.

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