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Needing work done, which parts are which?

  • 24-09-2015 11:19am
    #1
    Hijpo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Had an early NCT and it failed for broken coil springs.


    Rear Spring(56) Coil Spring Damaged/broken Offside front
    Rear Spring(56) Coil Spring Damaged/Broken Nearside front
    Rear Spring(56) Coil Spring Damaged/Broken Offside rear
    Rear Spring(56) Coil Spring Damaged/Broken Nearside rear

    I found springs on Micks Garage using the reg of the car, rear springs for €28 each and front for €32 each.

    Is this accurate?
    how much might i be looking at for labour, i would imagine there is a bit of time involved changing four springs?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    hi5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,107 ✭✭✭hi5


    Was she slammed?:D


  • #3
    Hijpo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭Hijpo


    lol

    No, missus wouldnt allow it. Afraid for the kids posture with all the holes and speed bumps.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    How the hell did you break all four springs?

    Anyway, ring garages and get quotes (labour and parts). You bringing your own springs will not make it particularly cheaper.


  • #5
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Car probably had the springs cut by the previous owner.


  • #6
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    very unusual for all 4 to be broken, were they cut to lower the car?

    prices seem in the right ballpark but it's hard to say without knowing the model of car. labour could be the guts of an hour a corner. might be quicker (possibly cheaper too) to pick up 4 complete strut setups from a scrapped car and fit them, as they will just bolt in without the messyness of compressing springs etc. only downside to this is they have an unknown history when you are going for an NCT.


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  • #7
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I'd go to a mechanic first and let them source the parts. If their prices are off the wall you can ask for different brands etc.


  • #8
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,065 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    As above,go to a reputable mechanic first and get a price. Job may not be a s attractive if you bring your own bits. What if they're wrong ? World of sh.t.. If he gets the wrong parts he can more than likely sort it out in a couple of hours. Also you will have to pay 23% vat to mick,only %13 to a garage..


  • #9
    Hijpo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭Hijpo


    Odyssey 2005 wrote: »
    As above,go to a reputable mechanic first and get a price. Job may not be a s attractive if you bring your own bits. What if they're wrong ? World of sh.t.. If he gets the wrong parts he can more than likely sort it out in a couple of hours. Also you will have to pay 23% vat to mick,only %13 to a garage..

    Thanks for the replies lads.
    Don't know how all the springs are broken. It's not lowered or modified in anyway. Bog standard 06 Vectra saloon/hatchback family car. Bought from a simi dealership 4 years ago.

    Reputable mechanic first, get multiple quotes. Gotcha.


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