Rear shock absorber replacement cost advice

[mikedu]

Hello all!

I've just had a major service done on my Fiesta (2009). It came back with an advisory on the rear shock absorber, say it was leaking a needs to be replaced.. also suggesting that I replace both.

The service was done at a ford garage and quoted at £520+ for both to be replaced.

I'm very inexperienced with all this.. so my question is this.. is that a good price? Or can I get it done for cheaper at a non ford garage?

Thanks for any advice!

[stef123]

£520 to replace 2 rear shocks

Sachs shock absorbers would set you back around £50 a piece and take about 20 mins each to fit.

 

[Russ]

They're taking the "proverbial" quoting that price!

[iantt]

£520, bargain. Lol

And stef, 20 mins each,is that with 1 hand tied behind your back ?

[mikedu]

Lol :) Ok, I guess I must have reeked of noob when walking into that place. Any idea on what's a more "acceptable" price for when I call up local garages?

Thanks for the replies!

[stef123]

18 minutes ago, iantt said:

£520, bargain. Lol

And stef, 20 mins each,is that with 1 hand tied behind your back ?

thst includes a 15 minute coffee break each side lol. 

 

[iantt]

At an independent, £160 inc vat approx

[stef123]

16 minutes ago, mikedu said:

Lol :) Ok, I guess I must have reeked of noob when walking into that place. Any idea on what's a more "acceptable" price for when I call up local garages?

Thanks for the replies!

If the shocks are £50 each, then add an hours labour onto the price - that's the minimum most places will charge even if it only takes 20 mins to complete the job. 

[iantt]

I still cant believe £520!! Gold plated. I would get your head under back of car and check there really leaking also .

[mikedu]

Ah ok great. Yeah £520 is pretty nuts then. Well, thanks for the advice all! I'll be looking at local garages then. Cheers!