Brake Discs and Pads

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Jonners85
Jonners85 Posts: 121 Forumite
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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
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  • Strider590
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    £80 is probably 1.5 or 2 hours labour, this is a pretty good rate.
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  • Ganga
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    Jonners85 wrote: »
    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.
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  • Jonners85
    Jonners85 Posts: 121 Forumite
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    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?
  • caprikid1
    caprikid1 Posts: 2,134 Forumite
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    Not sure why you would supply parts if they are a trusted garage !
  • Jonners85
    Jonners85 Posts: 121 Forumite
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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.
  • tykesi
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    Jonners85 wrote: »
    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?
  • Jonners85
    Jonners85 Posts: 121 Forumite
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    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 head ;)
  • BeenThroughItAll
    BeenThroughItAll Posts: 5,018 Forumite
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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.
  • Jonners85
    Jonners85 Posts: 121 Forumite
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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!
  • Mr.Generous
    Mr.Generous Posts: 3,377 Forumite
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    Excellent price for Brembo pads and disks fitted IMO, well done.
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