hiace_drifter Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 We've just had our focus in for annual service (2014, 70k miles), and have been given £1k+ of items that need fixing. I'd like to check we're not being ripped off - is there a list somewhere of items that need replacing/when (with costs) during a typical car's lifespan? Or shall I just post the specific items on here? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Why don't you show us the list? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 There are so many variables that every car will need different repairs at different times. As it's coming up to 10 years old, I suspect that quote includes a cambelt change? Please do post the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 4 hours ago, hiace_drifter said: We've just had our focus in for annual service (2014, 70k miles), and have been given £1k+ of items that need fixing. I'd like to check we're not being ripped off - is there a list somewhere of items that need replacing/when (with costs) during a typical car's lifespan? Or shall I just post the specific items on here Be thankful it's not a 1.0 Ecoboost, or the £1000 list would just be chicken feed compared to next years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 The work is as follows: required replace both front drive shaft oil seals - £300 replace aux drive belt £120 replace wing mirror (motor stopped working) £80 advisory: replace both rear axel bushes £580 replace o/s/f inner tie rod £230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2 hours ago, hiace_drifter said: The work is as follows: required replace both front drive shaft oil seals - £300 replace aux drive belt £120 replace wing mirror (motor stopped working) £80 advisory: replace both rear axel bushes £580 replace o/s/f inner tie rod £230 They're taking the p*ss with the aux belt tbh. The belt costs £20 and takes a couple of minutes to change. Mirror cost doesn't sound too bad if they're supplying the mirror. Used one costs around £50 and again only takes a few minutes to replace. Driveshaft oil seals aren't a common leakage point. Has the clutch been changed? They can get damaged during that process if so. It is a long job, though at £300 I'm guessing this garage much charge a high hourly rate. Rear axle bushes, common fault, as with above, not a quick job to change a cheap part, but £580 is absurd! Overall I'd say you need to find a garage with a cheaper labour rate. If you've got a few tools you can replace the aux belt and wing mirror yourself. Driveshaft seals and axle bushes will always be expensive to change, but I'm sure you can probably halve the quote for the pair or them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 5 hours ago, TomsFocus said: They're taking the p*ss with the aux belt tbh. The belt costs £20 and takes a couple of minutes to change. Mirror cost doesn't sound too bad if they're supplying the mirror. Used one costs around £50 and again only takes a few minutes to replace. Driveshaft oil seals aren't a common leakage point. Has the clutch been changed? They can get damaged during that process if so. It is a long job, though at £300 I'm guessing this garage much charge a high hourly rate. Rear axle bushes, common fault, as with above, not a quick job to change a cheap part, but £580 is absurd! Overall I'd say you need to find a garage with a cheaper labour rate. If you've got a few tools you can replace the aux belt and wing mirror yourself. Driveshaft seals and axle bushes will always be expensive to change, but I'm sure you can probably halve the quote for the pair or them. Thank you, much appreciated. I used to go to a "generic" garage, but switched to this one as we had a Ford specific issue that needed special diagnostic equipment. I think I will get a quote from my old garage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 Ok, I have found an independent garage who will do 2 of the jobs much cheaper. Re the wingmirror - I think I can replace it myself, but there seems to be multiple options for spare part online. Temp sensor? Heated? Kerb light? I know I have kerb light (I can see the light underneath the mirror), but I have no idea if it has heating/temp sensor. Any idea how to tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 2 hours ago, hiace_drifter said: I know I have kerb light (I can see the light underneath the mirror), but I have no idea if it has heating/temp sensor. Any idea how to tell? If the old one is broken then just pull it apart. If there are two wires on the back of the mirror glass its heated. If you find a small little sensor inside the mirror housing then it has a temperature sensor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 14 hours ago, unofix said: If the old one is broken then just pull it apart. If there are two wires on the back of the mirror glass its heated. If you find a small little sensor inside the mirror housing then it has a temperature sensor. Cheers, thank you. Are eurocarparts ok for parts? For wing mirrors they have 2 brands: "Macht" or "OE quality". Are they much of a muchness despite price difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Nearly all UK Focus have heated mirrors If it's only the adjustment motor that has broken, you can buy a replacement motor or fit a used one, they're all the same. The temperature sensor is on the LH mirror, underneath, it's a little black pimple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 39 minutes ago, DaveT70 said: Nearly all UK Focus have heated mirrors If it's only the adjustment motor that has broken, you can buy a replacement motor or fit a used one, they're all the same. The temperature sensor is on the LH mirror, underneath, it's a little black pimple Its both the power fold that is intermittent, and the mirror "plate" adjustment left/right/up/down that is intermittent. Can you replace the powerfold motor separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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