Quote after MOT failure.

  1. L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 76 2002 VTR
    #1
    Just been in for an MOT today and it failed on rear axle, classed as 'dangerous' and the CAT is leaking gases. Couple of tyres also. Picked up a rear axle from a scrappy for 80 quid and the garage has quoted £200 to fix it. They also quoted £120 for the CAT.

    What would you guys expect to pay for these jobs? I only have a basic knowledge of mechanic work, as in I do my own services but not much else.
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #2
    id say most will charge about £100 for axle swap

    where you from?

    that for a new cat?
  3. L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 76 2002 VTR
    #3
    Yes I believe it's a new cat.

    I'm from Manchester but getting the work done in Ipswich since that's where I work. The rear axle that i bought apparently needs to be stripped and parts put on from my current axle but wasn't entirely sure what the lad meant.
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
    #4
    Even if it needs to be stripped and everything swapped £200 is excessive only takes a hour on a 4 poster ramp. Also new cats from Andrew page ( you got one near you in Stockport) are only £30 so well worth fitting it yourself.
  5. L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 76 2002 VTR
    #5
    Right so I've definitely been ripped off, I'll give the lad an earful in that case. He told me it would take 3 hours to sort the rear axle.
  6. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 near manchester Posts: 1190 vtr'd FURIO....
    #6
    I can do all them jobs and im in manchester pm me