Brake Discs and Pads

Jonners85

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

Strider590

£80 is probably 1.5 or 2 hours labour, this is a pretty good rate.

Ganga

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.

Jonners85

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

Not sure why you would supply parts if they are a trusted garage !

Jonners85

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

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

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

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

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

Excellent price for Brembo pads and disks fitted IMO, well done.