Price Rear Axle VTR

1. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #1 19th October 2011, 11:31

   My VTR failed the MOT test yesterday , I need a new rear axle. Does anybody know how much it's going to cost for a new one (including fitting) please?
   
   Cheers
2. IM_axles Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Nottingham Posts: 464

   #2 19th October 2011, 14:54

   We can supply you a reconditioned one for £465 inc Fitting, and inc VAT.
3. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #3 19th October 2011, 15:05

   how much for the orlite axle lowered 50mm i will fit
4. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #4 19th October 2011, 15:26

   Thank you for your answer. I've just had a look on your website (the advert popped up on this website...), your price seems honest, however, I've just rang the garage where the car is and they priced £320 for a second hand one fitted (not reconditioned though) and I'm trying to spend the least possible so I will go for the the second hand one.
   
   Thanks again for the price though, it's always good to have something to compare.
   
   Cheers
   
   Rémi
5. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #5 19th October 2011, 15:28

   dont get a second hand 1 un- reconditioned or you will be in same boat couple months down the line and 320 is to much for that

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6. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #6 19th October 2011, 15:34

   to be honest, i dont think i could spend nearly 500 on a reconditioned axel for my car. thats half the value of the car lol
   
   I'd chance it with a second hand one as they are widely available from here, 106owners, ebay, scrap yards etc. and can be had for about £100. £320 is quite steep as its not the worst job in the world replacing one.
   
   only thing with a 2nd hand one though is the possibility of it being crap aswell so check beforehand!

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7. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #7 19th October 2011, 15:36

   I know, thanks. Hopefully in a couple of months the car won't be mine anymore. The garage where the axle is fitted is doing the MOT re-test. All I'm bothered about is that it doesn't fail and it's their problem not mine because they fit the axle.
   
   Anybody looking for a mk2 VTR?
8. Wemi Newbie Joined: Nov 2010 North Tyneside Posts: 16 02 Saxo VTR

   #8 19th October 2011, 15:39

   Thanks for your advice though, I think you're right. I'd do that if only I intended to keep the car for longer but it'll be gone soon, hopefully...
   
   
   

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   Originally Posted by sam_8v dont get a second hand 1 un- reconditioned or you will be in same boat couple months down the line and 320 is to much for that

9. IM_axles Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Nottingham Posts: 464

   #9 20th October 2011, 10:35

   £328.50 for the Oilite, as your a premium member Sam.
10. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #10 21st October 2011, 13:06

    A refurb will always be the best option obviously but you could be lucky with a second hand one, pick it up for £100, fit it youself and it lasts for several years.....you could be unlucky however and go through several beams in a few months and you may as well have got a refurb in the first place

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11. ads85 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Bradford on Avon,Nr Bath Posts: 866 '01 astra coupe

    #11 22nd October 2011, 10:59

    I've just picked mine back up after having rear axle replaced, bought one off here for £100 with uprated mountings and £240 to fit but that included having the usual places on boot and under ecu welded