Brake Discs and Pads
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This Morning, I had the Brake Discs and Pads changed on a 2009 (59) Vauxhall Astra, I supplied the parts from Euro Car Parts, £144~ inclusive of a discount code for Brembo Discs + Pads, for front and rears, so good quality there.
I was charged £80 in labour, is this a fair rate?
I did get a quote from Halfords Autocentre and they originally said £430 but would, do it for £387 after viewing the notes on system. And likely use cheaper parts?
I know £224 all in is way better than £387 but just curious about labour fees that is all.
Thanks
This Morning, I had the Brake Discs and Pads changed on a 2009 (59) Vauxhall Astra, I supplied the parts from Euro Car Parts, £144~ inclusive of a discount code for Brembo Discs + Pads, for front and rears, so good quality there.
I was charged £80 in labour, is this a fair rate?
I did get a quote from Halfords Autocentre and they originally said £430 but would, do it for £387 after viewing the notes on system. And likely use cheaper parts?
I know £224 all in is way better than £387 but just curious about labour fees that is all.
Thanks
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£80 is probably 1.5 or 2 hours labour, this is a pretty good rate.“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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Hi
This Morning, I had the Brake Discs and Pads changed on a 2009 (59) Vauxhall Astra, I supplied the parts from Euro Car Parts, £144~ inclusive of a discount code for Brembo Discs + Pads, for front and rears, so good quality there.
I was charged £80 in labour, is this a fair rate?
I did get a quote from Halfords Autocentre and they originally said £430 but would, do it for £387 after viewing the notes on system. And likely use cheaper parts?
I know £224 all in is way better than £387 but just curious about labour fees that is all.
Thanks
I think the price is very fair,as you supplied the parts this only left the labour element of the job for the garage to make any money and £80 is not a lot.ITS NOT EASY TO GET EVERYTHING WRONG ,I HAVE TO WORK HARD TO DO IT!0 -
I was there just shy of 2 hours, but they may have only spent 1hr15-30 tops on it. Another Car was in before ours.
I'm not splitting hairs here. They are a trusted Garage, and was just curious. I guess as you say being I supplied my own parts they could hike up the labour charges slightly?0 -
Not sure why you would supply parts if they are a trusted garage !0
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Got them at a cheaper price, they always add a mark up when they order them in, or use the absolute cheapest they can? It makes financial sense for them...
Had it of been a service, well i'd have let them get the required bits and bobs.0 -
Got them at a cheaper price, they always add a mark up when they order them in, or use the absolute cheapest they can? It makes financial sense for them...
Had it of been a service, well i'd have let them get the required bits and bobs.
Why? I bet you could get much cheaper filters and oil than they would charge you? What's the fact it's a service got to do with anything?0 -
General laziness chasing after every last bit (more than buying discs and pads), but come to think it, you're putting idea's in to my head0
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Yeah. Clearly highly trusted if you feel the need to supply your own parts and then ask on a forum if their price was fair.0
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I do trust him, I've been there many times, for a Cambelt & Water Pump change, Servicing, MOT's
And guess what? I allowed him to supply the applicable parts on those occasions.
Just thought i'd try things differently this time, I only asked what others thought about labour charges that's all. Not expecting them to be so far up themselves!
Jeez
But thanks anyhow!0 -
Excellent price for Brembo pads and disks fitted IMO, well done.0
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