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Coil Spring - how much to replace?

  • 09-08-2013 10:05pm
    #1
    Paddy1234
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    Car failed NCT as one of the coil springs was gone. Does anyone know how much this would cost?

    Also the guy at the NCT said that i might be better off getting the two replaced as the suspension test might fail with one new one and one old one. Any thoughts?

    Final question - anyone recommend a place in South Dublin to get it fixed cheaply. Its an Opel Astra.

    Thanks for your help


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  • #2
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Front, rear?


  • #3
    Renegade Mechanic
    Registered Users Posts: 7,934 ✭✭✭Renegade Mechanic


    If Its a shock then you will indeed likely need both. But Ive never had a problem with replacing only one spring.


  • #4
    Paddy1234
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭Paddy1234


    dgt wrote: »
    Front, rear?

    It's the rear


  • #5
    visual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,268 ✭✭✭visual


    Always best replaced in pairs.

    You may find aset cheap on ebay or local motor factors and get independent mechanic to fit


  • #6
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,551 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Springs about 25-40 each.

    Installation about 1-2 hours labour.

    im guessing around 160 - 200 to replace the lot at midway prices inc parts


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  • #7
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,611 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    What car?


  • #8
    Paddy1234
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭Paddy1234


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    What car?

    It's an Opel Astra


  • #9
    166man
    Registered Users Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    What car?

    Opel Astra?


  • #10
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,611 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Paddy1234 wrote: »
    It's an Opel Astra

    Sorry missed that


  • #11
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,494 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    It's recommended to change both springs at the same time alright, but...

    I broke one a year ago, got a second hand one (very similar age), no handling problems, no issues with NCT either. :)


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  • #12
    nct tester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 361 ✭✭nct tester


    common problem on astras, presume its the 98 - 03 model?? simple to replace, half an hour max, no need to do both and dont bother with second hand ones.


  • #13
    ErinGoBrath
    Registered Users Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭ErinGoBrath


    nct tester wrote: »
    common problem on astras, presume its the 98 - 03 model?? simple to replace, half an hour max, no need to do both and dont bother with second hand ones.

    It would appear so, same just happened on my Astra G and failed NCT.


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