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Astra est 03 alternator

My power steering had gone today and it turns out my alternator has gone. I have been told that the alternator will cost 180 quid at cost plus labour. does this seem a fair price as I don't have a clue. The car is a 03 astra est 1.7 dt can anyone advise
thanks

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  • bryanb
    bryanb Posts: 5,034 Forumite
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    edited 2 May 2009 at 8:30PM
    The alternator has nothing to do with power steering, the only possible connection is the drive belt.
    This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !
  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    It will be the alternator as Vauxhalls and Saab's have electric PAS. They have a common problem with duff alternators. Get a recon one fitted for about £50 :)
  • bryanb
    bryanb Posts: 5,034 Forumite
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    Sorry, not familiar with Vauxhalls
    This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !
  • Thanks for the replys any ideas where I can get a recon one from?
    thanks
  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    find someone who rep[airs them via yellow pages. OR if you are handy enough with a set of spanners, buy one from ebay and fit yourself.
    Yet another !!!!!! problem with the !!!!!! Saab 9-3. Saab really have discgraced themselvs with this model...!

    anyway, good luck.

    HB
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