£482 a fair quote for front and rear brake pads plus one calliper?

CazGreg

:eek: Really worried - sounds high to me.

If it is - what is a fairer amount?


Sorry - Fiat Stilo.

slyracoon

CazGreg wrote: »

:eek: Really worried - sounds high to me.

If it is - what is a fairer amount?

Depends on the car.

Sounds expensive if its a Ford Ka.

Sounds cheap if it is a Bugatti Veyron.

funkycoldribena

Why wouldnt you mention the type of car???

Hows anyone meant to pass comment without knowing?

slyracoon

Could even be a Motorbike, Bicycle, Lorry or Coach for all we know.

I left my crystal ball at home today.

prowla

We're getting 2 rear disks, 4 pads and a caliper for £302.70 inc. VAT today.

CazGreg

Fiat Stilo.

Trebor16

Who quoted you that figure and does it include the labour for fitting the parts?

Have you tried other suppliers to get other quotes?

slyracoon

Sounds Expensive.

The parts can be had for less than £150, + around 3 hours labour at ~£50. So I'd not pay more than about £300.

Who quoted that price, Kwik Fit? Take it to a local garage for a second opinion, they might not even need changing!

SailorSam

Take your pick here to see how much the brakes cost and you get an idea how much they are trying to overcharge you.
http://www.mtecbrakes.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7_522_528

funkycoldribena

slyracoon wrote: »

Sounds Expensive.

The parts can be had for less than £150, + around 3 hours labour at ~£50. So I'd not pay more than about £300.

Who quoted that price, Kwik Fit? Take it to a local garage for a second opinion, they might not even need changing!

I'd go along with this,probably not even 3 hrs labour though.

colino

Get an honest assessment from your local, friendly, independent garage. Then, have a good look at the car and your personal finances and equate the cost of throwing hundreds of pounds at the car, how long you are likely to keep it and what else is the car due to need attention on. With Stilos being so plentiful and so cheap, I'd think twice about the repair.