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Catalytic Converter Xsara X 1.4 - 1999

Slaanesh · 2009-02-26 11:19:16

The exhaust on these cars just falls to bits after a while. I got one part of it replaced only a few months ago and now the catalytic converter section has snapped. I got quoted by my local mechanic €290 for the part and then probably an hour and a bit labour. Discount Tyres in Rosemount I think quoted me €280, that could…

26-02-2009 11:19am

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The exhaust on these cars just falls to bits after a while. I got one part of it replaced only a few months ago and now the catalytic converter section has snapped.

I got quoted by my local mechanic €290 for the part and then probably an hour and a bit labour. Discount Tyres in Rosemount I think quoted me €280, that could be including fitting, not sure.

So I jumped onto ebay to see what I could find:
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Am I looking at the correct part? How can they be quoting me so much if most of the ones on ebay are less than a hundred euro. Even with shipping of 50 quid it works out alot cheaper.

I wish I knew stuff about cars!

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