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Hatchback Strut replacement

route66 · 2011-01-19 13:08:19

The hatchback on my 2004 Toyota Corolla Verso recently stopped supporting the door. A brush handle served as a backup for a while allowing me to research some options. Here is what I found:* Toyota wanted big money for replacements. I don't have an exact figure but I was quoted €90 + VAT for one as a special offer. Figure…

19-01-2011 1:08pm

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The hatchback on my 2004 Toyota Corolla Verso recently stopped supporting the door. A brush handle served as a backup for a while allowing me to research some options.

Here is what I found:
Toyota wanted big money for replacements. I don't have an exact figure but I was quoted €90 + VAT for one as a special offer. Figure on something just shy of €300 for 2 at full price :eek: (The brush handle was looking very attractive at this point)

I checked the internet for suppliers and found 2:
Carstruts seem to have a big internet presence but their page for the Verso wasn't very clear in relation to which model they were talking about. Their specifications also indicated an incorrect length which didn't inspire confidence. They were however very responsive to email and phone enquiries and their price looked ok.

SGS-Engineering have a more technical-looking website. A search for their Corolla Verso offerings looked better with one of the 4 codes listed matching one I read directly off the strut. Their prices (excluding VAT) were more expensive but when I quoted the carstruts price to them on the phone, they matched it and their cheaper delivery clinched the deal. When speaking to them, the guy explained that although the original struts have different part numbers for left and right, the replacements are the same. This might be because the originals include the metal fittings with the ball-joint which are handed; these are reused with only the strut itself being replaced.

End result? Order these on Thursday and received them yesterday (Tuesday) for a total, all-in price of €54.33. I installed them last night - they are very easy to install, just prise off a metal clip with a screwdriver - and they work just like the originals. Eh, when they were new.

I have no affiliation with either of the companies above - just thought my experiences may help others who do not want to pay exorbitant main-dealer money.

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#2 19-01-2011 2:12pm

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I've used SGS before when the mother-in-laws Megane hatch tried the guillotine act on her (nuffin to do wiv me guvnor, honest). Great service and they're an easy swap.

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#3 19-01-2011 2:35pm

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cjt156 wrote: »

I've used SGS before when the mother-in-laws Megane hatch tried the guillotine act on her (nuffin to do wiv me guvnor, honest). Great service and they're an easy swap.

Agree - and at about 1/6th of the price! Mind you, that's for Toyota's. Are Reno main stealers the same when it comes to charging?

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