just a few price questions ?

1. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

   #1 22nd April 2011, 09:36

   I have a few things that need doing to my vtr.
   
   Just wondering what would be a reasonable price to have it all done so i have a figure in mind..... Could someone break it down so i know what each job is looking to cost me (roughly)
   
   Wishbone knocking when I turn left so I need a new Ball joint IIRC.
   
   Wheel bearing is whistling like a boiling tea pot.
   
   When I turn right my brake pads start sqeualing really loud.
   
   And I need an inspection on my gear linkages and what not cause my gear- stick is really loose with a lot of play, (even in gear) with a very slight leak out the gearbox.
2. tisandy Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 349 2000 Mk2 Saxo VTR, 1997 Mk1 Saxo.

   #2 22nd April 2011, 09:59

   Wheel bearing, 20 quid for bearing and then an hours work (between 30-50 quid) to fit by mechanic.
   
   Brake pads cost about 20 quid and another 20-30 to fit by garage if you cant do it yourself. - But you might be talking about a broken caliper which the last time I looked were about 50-60 quid each.
   
   Balljoint you can get for less that 15 quid.
   
   (all prices taken from eurocarparts)
   
   Total Price exl Labour = 55 (might have to buy a caliber on top of this)
   
   With labour? = 100 - 130 maybe.
   
   Dont know about the other one sorry :/

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3. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

   #3 22nd April 2011, 10:47

   cheers mate.... gives me a rough figure cause i dont want to get stiffed at the garage lol.
4. Simon0014 Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci

   #4 23rd April 2011, 14:48

   With the balljoint you may be better off just getting a whole new wishbone (lower arm) as its far easier to replace the whole thing and not just the ball joint. My brother got a new OE part fitted for £100.
5. Carlvtr88 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Birmingham Posts: 5801 1.1 106 XN Time, MK2 VTR 01. Ford Focus ST3 CP320

   #5 23rd April 2011, 17:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Simon0014 With the balljoint you may be better off just getting a whole new wishbone (lower arm) as its far easier to replace the whole thing and not just the ball joint. My brother got a new OE part fitted for £100.

   i had a quote of 32 pounds plus VAT to get it and 25 to fit it. However i hear thats expensive tbh. I might just wait till my normal guy is back from holiday. i Think he quotes 60 supplied and fitted.