how much to fit front wishbones?

  1. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 WARRINGTON Posts: 44 CITROEN SAXO VTS
    #1
    Alrights lads,
    Iv'e just bought some new wishbones for my car which im gonna try get fitted this week but was just woundering (if anyone has had them fitted recently) how much garages charge these days to fit them?

    Thanks
  2. Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Oswestry Posts: 26 106 xsi rally car Fiat - Run around
    #2
    hmm, its prob 1 - 2 hours work at the very most. cant you do them your self?really easy/simple job mate,

    i could explain how if needed
  3. Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Farnham Surrey Posts: 1542 AX GT 16v turbo 6 speed with NOS 205 gti6 E 320
    #3
    its not that bad a job
    as your in warrington PM ryan, he will be able to help you out no problem
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/member.php?u=4214
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #4
    i normally charge £20 - £30

    have a go your self its easy.
    takes me roughly 45mins unless am hungover.
  5. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 WARRINGTON Posts: 44 CITROEN SAXO VTS
    #5
    Nice one guys but already got it in a garage this morning cause i have no idea how to repair cars
    I wish i knew earlier though cause the garage i put it in today have broke 8 of me wheel bolts so cant pick it up until tomorrow as they have to get me new ones from shitreon.

    Thanks anyway
  6. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #6
    how did they break your wheelbolts

    wtf?!!
  7. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 WARRINGTON Posts: 44 CITROEN SAXO VTS
    #7
    Arr mate they seam a right bunch of numties!

    They told me that 2 wheels came off fine but with the other two wheels, 2 bolts had seized so had to be broke off and the other six bolts where snapped at the ends by the time the got them out! maybe do to cold weather? dont ask

    I Personally think they didnt bother use the locking wheel nut so forced the bolts out and had to style it or something.
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5
    #8
    wtf sound like idiots to me.
  9. Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut
    #9
    bolts can snap, usually its when idiots do them up with wheel guns as tight as possible instead of using the correct torque settings.

    Also wishbones are easy to fit.
  10. Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Oswestry Posts: 26 106 xsi rally car Fiat - Run around
    #10
    why did they remove rear wheels to fit wishbones?? lol
  11. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 WARRINGTON Posts: 44 CITROEN SAXO VTS
    #11
    Good point dint even think of that! ha ha
    I'll quiz them tomorrow because now i have to fork out 25 quid for these bloody nuts and i'm sure its their fault in the first place. I hate these cowboy garages but its the only one ive seen for miles. lol
  12. Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Oswestry Posts: 26 106 xsi rally car Fiat - Run around
    #12
    lol, if ever you need help im only in oswestry i can do most things!

    but i only have 1 arm at the moment, snapped my wrist doh!
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by paulsvts View Post
    Good point dint even think of that! ha ha
    I'll quiz them tomorrow because now i have to fork out 25 quid for these bloody nuts and i'm sure its their fault in the first place. I hate these cowboy garages but its the only one ive seen for miles. lol
    Why pay them 25 quid if THEY broke something that's nothing to do with you. Wishbones are at the front of the car. Hmmmm..... Ripping you off.

    I'd get the car out ASAP and get Ryan? to do it
  14. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 WARRINGTON Posts: 44 CITROEN SAXO VTS
    #14
    I know your right mate, they were saying that the nuts were broke already in the wheel but surely they would of fell of then wunt they? I dont know what to do now cause i'm not sure if they have continued to fit the wishbones today and just waiting on the bolts or if they just sacked the whole job off untill tomoz.

    its just one of them things int it, learn from mistakes i guess
  15. Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut
    #15
    if the bolts were broken in the hub the heads would be missing and so would your wheels
  16. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0
    #16
    GETTING RIPPED OFF MATE!!!

    1) Ask them why they took off rear wheels
    2) If my bolts are nakered how come i've still got wheels?
    3) I refuse to pay 25 quid for an error you made for being clumsy.
  17. L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 WARRINGTON Posts: 44 CITROEN SAXO VTS
    #17
    Yeah trust me mate i'm gonna find out exactly what went on cause it was the women in the reception that phoned me and said what happened so gonna talk to the merchanic to hear his explaination.
    I always see a scally working there which owns a modded 106 so wunt be surprised if he done the work probably getting trained or something.
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 BEDFORD, GUILDFORD, WAYBRIDGE Posts: 4172 Punt -y0
    #18
    Nothing wrong with someone working on your car thats getting trained IMO.. As long as its right and dont fuck it up then its ok. Oh yer.. And boss checks the work.
  19. L-plater Joined: Nov 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 32 saxo vts http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo136
    #19
    that sounds odd how they took the rear wheels of tho, and like everyone is saying if your bolts were broke then you wouldnt have the wheels attached! lol