Sly Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Afternoon! Looking for a bit of advice please. My 06 Zetec S went in for it's 105 000mile service last week, workshop noticed the front left spring had broken. Cost to repair - £405 2x front springs 2x front shocks Labour Any idea if this is fair? Suggestions around Bridgwater to get a second opinion please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CordonFreeman Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Change only springs, u have to change both of them, idk what cost is in there, i have changed both front springs brand KYB for about 80dollars. Sent from my SM-G770F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Not sure when the shocks were replaced so might as well whilst they in there? Don't mind paying as long as it's a fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I had both front springs replaced by a local garage and I was charged £120.00. That price sounds a bit over the top to me. I should get another quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bobr said: I had both front springs replaced by a local garage and I was charged £120.00. That price sounds a bit over the top to me. I should get another quote. Now that's a price I can understand. I phoned National Tyres & Autocare, their price for 2 springs and 2 shocks was £422! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Spring rates will be wrong on cheap aftermarkets...not an issue on a Zetec, but noticeable on an ST. You can buy a full set of Eibach 30mm drop springs for just over £100... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eibach-Pro-Kit-Lowering-Suspension-Spring-Kit-For-Ford-Fiesta-MK5-ST150-05-2008/142402402389?epid=27017005366&hash=item2127d83855:g:bCsAAOSwWtZdly7F It's the shocks that cost the money though. Those are £100+ each, that's why your quote seems so high overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Sly said: Afternoon! Looking for a bit of advice please. My 06 Zetec S went in for it's 105 000mile service last week, workshop noticed the front left spring had broken. Cost to repair - £405 2x front springs 2x front shocks Labour Any idea if this is fair? Suggestions around Bridgwater to get a second opinion please? I know a workshop in Bridgwater Somerset that is very cheap and will do a good job.I don't usually use him but a friend of mine does quite often, he has a Fiat😁It's near the railway station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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