Finance on a non economic repair

ROY47

Not sure if this is correct part

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166789833126?chn=ps&_ul=GB&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item

Could ask garage to find secondhand part and fit ? NOTE Some garages don't like using secondhand parts

Mildly_Miffed

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82067202#Comment_82067202

Well, one per wheel plus the centre propshaft (which Americans call a "driveshaft")…

You said it's a rear. They're unlikely to be handed.
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Assuming it's the 2016-22 model, and diesel, then used shafts can be found from barely over a tenner… It's going to be a fairly quick and easy job. Let's be pessimistic, and call it two hours labour.

Hundred and fifty quid for the whole thing?

forgotmyname

Driveshafts are only £80 from the mainstream outlets but there is a seller on ebay that sell them far cheaper
I have bought a couple from them and they have been perfect. I was wary after reading some reviews where
they said they were out of balance but talking to people that actually used them they had no issues getting
replacements if anything was faulty.

Only £31.50 per shaft brand new with a warranty.

beckersuk

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82067317#Comment_82067317

2012 model, 4 driveshafts, rear inner gone. But thanks for your input!

beckersuk

Thankyou everyone, I have found a garage willing to work with me to get it repaired.

Mildly_Miffed

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82067861#Comment_82067861

OK, I thought it unlikely anybody would still have a 14yo car on finance, hence the guess, but that's why the drip-feeding of information is not helpful if you actually want answers…

The rear shafts are handed, but are <£100 new.
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/drive-shaft-10162/kia/sportage/sportage-sl/33716-2-0-crdi-awd
I'd go for the NTY rather than the Ridex cheapie. That'll be a tenner well spent for quality.

Used ones are <£30. False economy.

And, as I say, an hour or two's labour.