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I am having my exhaust system replaced on my old Peugeot 205 GTI
The mechanic will remove the old system and replace it. I have supplied the parts.
I have an estimate, but not a comparison.
Any idea what is reasonable. I realise that it depends on how long the job takes.
Thanks
The mechanic will remove the old system and replace it. I have supplied the parts.
I have an estimate, but not a comparison.
Any idea what is reasonable. I realise that it depends on how long the job takes.
Thanks
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Try calling some local garages and see what they would charge. Might not be the easiest job for a mobile mechanic without a car lift.
FWIW I would suggest approx £40-60 per hour.0 -
It would be an hour at the most, barring problems, at a garage with a pit or a ramp. As has been said, not the easiest job for a mobile mechanic due to lack of clearance under the car. Local labour rates could be anything from £15 - £100 per hour, but I'd be squealing at anything over £50 to fit an exhaust. Most tyre & exhaust places & small garages wouldn't show a separate labour rate on top of the exhaust price if bought from them.0
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The mechanic quoted £50-£60, so it looks reasonable0
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Just take it all to an exhaust place; they have the ramps and oxy-acetaline. It's not a job for a mobile mechanic.0
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EdGasketTheSecond wrote: »Just take it all to an exhaust place; they have the ramps and oxy-acetaline. It's not a job for a mobile mechanic.
My mobile mechanic is quite happy to do the job. I took it to an 'exhaust place', got a quote, and left0 -
Well if you are happy with your mechanic, then why ask about it on here?0
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EdGasketTheSecond wrote: »Well if you are happy with your mechanic, then why ask about it on here?
Just read my question
'I have an estimate, but not a comparison.
'Any idea what is reasonable. I realise that it depends on how long the job takes.'0 -
One lesson: Don't get an "estimate" - get a written quote.
Doesn't matter what the job is. Give the details: make, model, year.
An estimate is just that, estimated. A written quote is official and binding. There is usually a time limit of xx days, before the quote no longer applies.I think this job really needs
a much bigger hammer.
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Why not just take it to the local exhaust places? They pay a lot less than you will for the parts. Are the parts you have used?Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0
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forgotmyname wrote: »Why not just take it to the local exhaust places? They pay a lot less than you will for the parts. Are the parts you have used?
At first I took the car to an 'exhaust place'. Their quote was far too expensive. I bought the system off e-bay with a massive saving, and after fitting, the overall saving will be large. I did the right thing.0
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