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Shocks for Octavia RS 2010

  • 19-01-2014 7:05pm
    #1
    regedit
    Registered Users Posts: 862 ✭✭✭


    Was told that my driver side shock was leaking during a regular service in Oct 2013. Could not afford replacemenet at the time for the reason i was been quoted 530 euro for supply and fit for a pair of shocks. Was told car would have to be booked in for the day and it woild take 5 hours to get done. The other day, I rang the dealership and asked for parts only. Was quoted 93 euro plus VAT for one so roughly 220 for pair. Is 300 euro too much for labour? I think its too much but want advice. Live in Kildare.
    Car has started behaving strange
    lately so I think I need to act fast on this.


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  • #2
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    From the prices you have given I am going to assume it is the front shocks you are talking about?

    If so then that price for labour is about right for a main dealer but you will get it done cheaper if you go to an independent.

    You will probably get people on here telling you it is far too expensive but the front shocks on these are not the easiest to replace.


  • #3
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    George Dalton wrote: »
    You will probably get people on here telling you it is far too expensive but the front shocks on these are not the easiest to replace.

    Out of sheer curiosity - What makes them difficult George?


  • #4
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    First of all you can't access the top of the shock under the bonnet without removing the plastic covers at the base of the screen which in turn means removing wipers etc.

    The next problem is that the shock itself is a very tight fit into the hub carrier so can be difficult to get it to move.

    Then finally I find that usually the wishbone has to be removed to get the hub carrier lowered enough for the shock to come out.

    Overall in my opinion they are far more difficult to do than a lot of other cars.


  • #5
    regedit
    Registered Users Posts: 862 ✭✭✭regedit


    Thanks for the response.
    Yes, it is the front shocks. I feel lately (the last few days), the car struggling somewhat when exiting roundabouts. Strange feeling but as if though there's ice on the road and it'sstruggling leveling out. I am on the road a lot (700 km a week) so cant leave this go on. Car has 137K km so far


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