strut mount needs replacing on 3 yr old car

cyclonebri1

arcon5 wrote: »

What car is it?
I'm guessing they're looking to replace the whole strut assembly and coat it in 22ct gold at that price

try reading the 1st post, may help.


The goodwill route is the way, even they don't want publicity that bad.

arcon5

Don't know about this particular car, but generally speaking a strut mount (or even the whole assembley infact) doesn't tend to be a massive job to justify that price. Maybe they know something I don't

salubrious

It's 1.5 hours per side, the top mount is hidden under the skuttle panel covering and that needs to be dismantled, the suspension leg removed and then the spring compressed etc

Taking into account they are doing both sides and main dealer labour rates, the price isn't too bad.

Make sure they include a geometry check with the price.

jimjames

Similar noise on mine was the spring that had broken so wasn't sat in the top mount any more. This is what it sounded like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O10V3Zxata8&list=UUnLux5rrjd2SKB5-i9j8niA

oochiepoochie

@salubrious, that's really helpful, thank you. I have no ideas as to the complexities of this sort of work as my car maintenance skills extended to topping up fluids and checking the tyres. I'm such a girl...
@jimjames that noise is awful! Luckily mine doesn't sound as bad (still cant wait to get it sorted though).

Thanks again

arcon5

Op if your not getting a discount for both id be tempted to tell them to do one and
not the other.

although if you have to pay for it I'd suggest taking it to a local garage who will charging a reasonable price