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Ford Focus
Just had my Focus back from the main [strike]st[/strike]dealer, and after a visual health check they have found a few faults.
The main one is "o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bush split" which according to them is a MOT failure. They quoted £382 to fix this (labour and parts included). My focus had its annual full service at my usual independent garage, and they said the bushes were split but thats a common issue and he's never had to change them.
Is it really an MOT failure and is the price expensive? Not sure who's right - the independent garage or main [strike]st[/strike]dealer??
The other issue is with the brake disc's - they need replaced. They have quoted £207 for front and £212 for back (parts and labour included). Thats £420 in total . I know they need done, but is this price excessive?
Anyone able to help?
Cheers.
The main one is "o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bush split" which according to them is a MOT failure. They quoted £382 to fix this (labour and parts included). My focus had its annual full service at my usual independent garage, and they said the bushes were split but thats a common issue and he's never had to change them.
Is it really an MOT failure and is the price expensive? Not sure who's right - the independent garage or main [strike]st[/strike]dealer??
The other issue is with the brake disc's - they need replaced. They have quoted £207 for front and £212 for back (parts and labour included). Thats £420 in total . I know they need done, but is this price excessive?
Anyone able to help?
Cheers.
“Hardware: The parts of a computer system that can be thrown out of the nearest window!”
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depends how split they are....if theyre hanging off then yes its a fail
if theres minor wear n tear its just something to keep an eye on
chances are they want a bit of extra work thats all..0 -
As Stevo said. The dealer is probably looking for work.I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.0
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the price for the brakes seems far too much.
can you not do the brakes yourself, they are easy,especially the front pads and discs. for the rears you might need a special tool to rewind the pistons on the calipers,but still fairly easy to do.
i got mintex pads,discs and shoes for my focus for £80 delivered to my door and fitted all with in 2 hours,cleaning everything and putting copper slip on everything that needs it. garages wont do any of that....work permit granted!0 -
I'm confused.........
If you have had it serviced - why go for the health check? Was it one of those 'free' offers?Genie
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goldspanners wrote: »the price for the brakes seems far too much.
can you not do the brakes yourself, they are easy,especially the front pads and discs. for the rears you might need a special tool to rewind the pistons on the calipers,but still fairly easy to do.
i got mintex pads,discs and shoes for my focus for £80 delivered to my door and fitted all with in 2 hours,cleaning everything and putting copper slip on everything that needs it. garages wont do any of that.
How does the mintex stuff compare to ford oem brake parts?"He's a maniac, maniac that's for sure,
He will kill your cat and nail him to the door" :eek:
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How does the mintex stuff compare to ford oem brake parts?
i got 30k out of the original pads and discs, im now just about on the 60k and there is plenty left on the pads,its the discs i need as they are slightly scored! they've recently been making a slight scuffing noise when cold,i guess this is the scoring.
but i will be changing both soon,i will use the mintex ones again,very happy with them.
just seen the front brake discs and pads for around £35 on ebay. i'll try my factors tomorrow and if they cant beat that price then ebay it is....work permit granted!0 -
not as good as you though!jeannieblue wrote: »He makes love to Mintex or to any car part to be honest, sad really.
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jeannieblue wrote: »I'm confused.........
If you have had it serviced - why go for the health check? Was it one of those 'free' offers?
I had it serviced about a month ago (annual service), at my usual independent garage. I was at the main [strike]st[/strike]dealers yesterday because I had an air bag warning light on. The health check is just something the dealer does while they have the car. (They did it the last time I was there)
Dont worry, I wouldnt fall for one of their "free" offers - We all know why it's "free"... “Hardware: The parts of a computer system that can be thrown out of the nearest window!”0 -
Cheers for the replies guys!
I dont think they are hanging off, my independent garage said that its a common issue on the focus and he's never had to change them. I'll keep an eye on them over the next few months.
Can anyone advise where online I can get decent disc's and pads for the focus?
Cheers.“Hardware: The parts of a computer system that can be thrown out of the nearest window!”0
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