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Price fluctuation for car parts

neildt
neildt Posts: 59 Forumite
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If you were quoted by a garage a car part that cost in the region of £450 in April 2017, and today's price was quoted £234, is this price fluctuation typical ?

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  • mollycat
    mollycat Posts: 1,475 Forumite
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    neildt wrote: »
    If you were quoted by a garage a car part that cost in the region of £450 in April 2017, and today's price was quoted £234, is this price fluctuation typical ?

    There's a guy called Hucker on the forum who knows all about this kind of thing; hopefully he'll come along in a bit to help :)
  • Nobbie1967
    Nobbie1967 Posts: 1,675 Forumite
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    neildt wrote: »
    If you were quoted by a garage a car part that cost in the region of £450 in April 2017, and today's price was quoted £234, is this price fluctuation typical ?

    Yes, huge differences in the prices of car parts depending on manufacturer and where you buy them.
  • facade
    facade Posts: 7,690 Forumite
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    Depends on the part, and market forces.
    Once the Eastern factories start knocking out their OEM parts at a fraction of manufacturer prices, sometimes prices do come down.
    I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....

    (except air quality and Medical Science ;))
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    neildt wrote: »
    If you were quoted by a garage a car part that cost in the region of £450 in April 2017, and today's price was quoted £234, is this price fluctuation typical ?
    Why have you started another thread on this?

    Please stick to your original thread, particularly as the context of your question will help others give you a better response.

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5882604/faulty-egr-valve-just-over-1-year-old
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,946 Forumite
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    No your being ripped off, trade price is only £75 + VAT.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

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