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[Rangie]

Picked wife's car up this morning MOT , new front pads & car had been cleaned inside & out  £111 all in.

[Andy B]

 .... that depends on whether they've fitted el cheapo pads that start screeching in a month or 2 

[Rangie]

.... that depends on whether they've fitted el cheapo pads that start screeching in a month or 2 

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Why the crap comments ? Been using the same guy for over 10 years a friend of the family always very thorough, never had any problems at all.

[Doctor Gollum]

You would struggle to buy a set of genuine pads for that, let alone the cost of the MoT and the 30 minutes labour to fit them or the VaT on said parts and labour.

Either they have used the old pads or they are a front... because losing money at that rate won't keep the lights on for long.

It’s not a negative comment, but a fair question.

That said, if that and an oil change is all it takes to get another year out of it, then you can't argue with that...

[Rangie]

Paid for 3 MOTs in advance for £69( so MOT equals £23) Ferodo pads £43.00 labour £45 equals £111.

[Doctor Gollum]

That paints a much clearer picture

The MoTs are clearly the loss leader then... Cheapest locally is around £45 unless it is part of a deal.

The labour rate must be around £70 an hour plus vat and they will have made a few quid on those pads to boot. So fair enough, they've not short changed themselves nor screwed you

[Andy B]

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 .... Been using the same guy for over 10 years a friend of the family always very thorough, never had any problems at all.

You'll be OK then .....  I wasn't being negative ..... I've paid that much just for the pads before now.

[Rangie]

That paints a much clearer picture

The MoTs are clearly the loss leader then... Cheapest locally is around £45 unless it is part of a deal.

The labour rate must be around £70 an hour plus vat and they will have made a few quid on those pads to boot. So fair enough, they've not short changed themselves nor screwed you

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I'm a bit too long in the tooth & too well known for anyone to try & screw me for cash fortunately..😄

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

With the MOT included it seems like a good deal.

I recently paid £200 for  front discs and pads for the Signum. The brakes actually work now.

[Rangie]

With the MOT included it seems like a good deal.

I recently paid £200 for  front discs and pads for the Signum. The brakes actually work now.

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Seemed a good deal in 2019 3 MOTs for £69 all used up now though, the brakes are definitely vastly improved as well.

[Doctor Gollum]

That paints a much clearer picture

The MoTs are clearly the loss leader then... Cheapest locally is around £45 unless it is part of a deal.

The labour rate must be around £70 an hour plus vat and they will have made a few quid on those pads to boot. So fair enough, they've not short changed themselves nor screwed you

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I'm a bit too long in the tooth & too well known for anyone to try & screw me for cash fortunately..😄

We should all be so lucky

[Lizzie Zoom]

With the MOT included it seems like a good deal.

I recently paid £200 for  front discs and pads for the Signum. The brakes actually work now.

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Seemed a good deal in 2019 3 MOTs for £69 all used up now though, the brakes are definitely vastly improved as well.

Yes, that was a good price.

I paid today £27.45 at my Vx dealer who gives me a trade discount.