Focus-Jonny Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I was quoted £418 from my local ford dealership for two new front control arms as the front bushes have split/worn this was discovered during a major ford blue service and pre mot check. I am quite shocked at this as the car has just turned 4 with 26k on the clock didn't think these would need done so soon! :( is this a reasonable price to pay? I am tempted to fire it through mot and see if it passes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 For perspective, Euro car parts are showing a pair of front control arm bushes for under £20. A competent garage shouldn't need more than a couple of hours to fit? When I brought my car last week the dealership changed them (not sure if one side or both) as it was an advisory on its new MOT..they only wanted the car for 3 hours. Mine's only done 39k mines and they were worn enough for an advisory..don't know if that's a common occurrence? I would be hesitant to pay more than £100 for the job to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I did hear somewhere that the focus is quite harsh on its bushes but didn't think it would be that harsh, saying that speed bumps are everywhere near my home. apparently they don't fit bushes separately they just swap out the whole arm, I have read a press is needed and a lot of elbow grease to separate the bushes from the arm and there is risk of damaging the new bushes when fitting them back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 front and rear bushes is common speed bumps dont help but its usually 3 years they need done hence why some fit uprated bushes they are more expensive but tend to last longer it may pass the mot but remember it wont help the handling mines an 06 and has had its second set complete arms both sides around £120 for both thats just the parts labour was about £80 at ford prices but my warranty paid for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ahh okay mate so its common practice to replace the whole arm thats dead on and wear sounds about right then, I will see if it passes mot and shop around for quotes and try and bargain ford down! Just cant afford it this month not at £416 all in anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 wasnt that dear i have to say but prices here and down there are rapidly different and yes its common practice why not buy the arms youreself then its just labour and any garage can do that for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsy Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Don't like threads like this they start making me think I need new bushes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus-Jonny Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Maybe you do mate ;-) i think you have been avoiding the inevitable long enough! I shall have a look for some genuine ford arms on eBay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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