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tampon

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Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« on: 10 February 2009, 17:43:29 »
The mig failed the mot this morning, kickfit can only sort out a few problems themselves and need me to take the car else where to get the rest sprted.

They have quoted me £285 to fit a cat for a 2L, 2000 model, that seem about right ?

also they have quoted £183 for a lamba sensor. Again sound reasonable ?

Also they are charging around a £100 for a tyre which I think is too expensive as it is a cheap run around.( standard cdx alloys)

Any help as to whether this is reasonable or can anyone recommend a garage or person round the uxbridge area ( heathrow )

They say both these are needed to get it through the emissons test.
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2009, 17:54:42 »
To start with I would use almost anywhere, if I couldn't do it myself, rather than Kwik Fitup!!! :o :o ::) ::)

If you value your car do not let them touch it!! ::) ::) ::) ::) >:(
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2009, 17:59:08 »
As Lizzie rightly states, don't go near these fast-fit mothers.
Best to go to an RMI-affiliated garage - you could do an on-line search.
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2009, 18:04:02 »
dont do it m8

depends on type of sensor range in price from £60 to £90
http://www.lambdapower.co.uk/partsearch/vauxhall_lambda_sensors.asp

cats are £105
https://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/Vauxhall_Catalytic_Converters.

oh and a tyre is about £40-50 depends on what u want and size
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2009, 18:09:07 »
Andy quicker typing than me
see here for cat:
https://sslrelay.com/buypartsby.co.uk/cat_details.php?recordID=1850

and sensors
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/lambda_sensors.php
they will confirm which lamba sensor needed

tyres anywhere but kfit
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2009, 18:11:02 »
Way to expensive for everything  :o  ...... as above shop around  :y
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2009, 18:35:50 »
why do you need a new cat?  did it fail emissions?
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #7 on: 10 February 2009, 18:51:42 »
Try http://www.cats2go.co.uk for both vat and lambda sensor... I ordered from here for a V6 Passat and they arrived next day at a cost of £234(ish) all in :o :o That's 2 cats and 2 lambda sensors, complete with vehicle specific plugs :y :y

A full £100 cheaper than the next cheapest supplier :y :y :y

Oh... And as for Cant-fit fitters... Wouldn't let them fit a bulb :o ::)
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #8 on: 10 February 2009, 19:37:46 »
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why do you need a new cat?  did it fail emissions?

Yes, they said both of these would sort it out.
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« Reply #9 on: 10 February 2009, 20:33:04 »
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why do you need a new cat?  did it fail emissions?

Yes, they said both of these would sort it out.

Can you post the results of the emission test? Wouldn't trust the diagnosis of kwik-fit ::) ::)
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #10 on: 10 February 2009, 20:36:54 »
For the tyres, I can recommend www.camskill.co.uk - got a set of tyres for my winterbox, they were very helpful and quick delivery... and 2/3rds the price of KF. Find a friendly local tyre fitter to fit the tyre for about a tenner, and you'll be quids in.

 And I agree, wouldn't trust KF with anything, alright you get some good employees but they're nowehere near being mechanics...
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« Reply #11 on: 10 February 2009, 20:46:51 »
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #12 on: 10 February 2009, 22:08:06 »
Definately get a second opinion on the cat and lambda sensor. Take it for an Italian tune up first.

For the price of a tenner's worth of petrol and ignoring the advice of a spotty reject from Currys, you could save a lot of money.
« Last Edit: 10 February 2009, 22:08:34 by Bandit127 »
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #13 on: 10 February 2009, 22:14:48 »
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Definately get a second opinion on the cat and lambda sensor. Take it for an Italian tune up first.

For the price of a tenner's worth of petrol and ignoring the advice of a spotty reject from Currys, you could save a lot of money.
Harsh but fair  :y
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Re: Any help with quote from garage for this work pls
« Reply #14 on: 10 February 2009, 22:16:19 »
Don't let them fit one of their cats. They are rubbish. Noisy and rought. Cheap wafer thin steel. Ugh. Find a OE 2nd hand one and get someone else to fit it
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