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Started by Rangie, 02 February 2022, 16:28:55

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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.
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

Andy B

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

Rangie

Quote from: Andy B on 02 February 2022, 16:36:37
.... 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.
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

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...
Onanists always think outside the box.

Rangie

#4
Paid for 3 MOTs in advance for £69( so MOT equals £23) Ferodo pads £43.00 labour £45 equals £111.
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

Doctor Gollum

#5
That paints a much clearer picture :y

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 :y
Onanists always think outside the box.

Andy B

Quote from: Rangie on 02 February 2022, 16:43:36....

.... 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 .....  :y I wasn't being negative ..... I've paid that much just for the pads before now.

Rangie

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2022, 17:15:48
That paints a much clearer picture :y

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 :y
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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..😄
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti

With the MOT included it seems like a good deal. :y

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

Rangie

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 February 2022, 18:29:59
With the MOT included it seems like a good deal. :y

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.
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level & beat you with their experience.

Doctor Gollum

Quote from: Rangie on 02 February 2022, 18:17:07
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2022, 17:15:48
That paints a much clearer picture :y

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 :y
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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 ;D
Onanists always think outside the box.

Lizzie Zoom

Quote from: Rangie on 02 February 2022, 18:32:11
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 February 2022, 18:29:59
With the MOT included it seems like a good deal. :y

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. :y

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