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Main Dealers Rip Off

Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:40 pm
by LiverpoloGTi
I have recently bought a set of eibach sportline springs from ticki (thanks mate!). I rang around a few places getting quotes for fitting them. Most quoted me between £140-160. I thought i'd give VW a chance and rang the local main dealer who quoted me £314 :shock:
I eventually found a garage just round the corner from my house that will do it for £94. :D

How the hell can the VW dealers justify their prices?

Re: Main Dealers Rip Off

Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:37 pm
by thedees1
LiverpoloGTi wrote:I have recently bought a set of eibach sportline springs from ticki (thanks mate!). I rang around a few places getting quotes for fitting them. Most quoted me between £140-160. I thought i'd give VW a chance and rang the local main dealer who quoted me £314 :shock:
I eventually found a garage just round the corner from my house that will do it for £94. :D

How the hell can the VW dealers justify their prices?
Or do it yourself its easy peasey as long as there 2 of you

Re: Main Dealers Rip Off

Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:52 pm
by Redline
thedees1 wrote:Or do it yourself its easy peasey as long as there 2 of you
Yup, so long as you have access to spring compressors, half a days job.

Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:09 pm
by LiverpoloGTi
I would have loved to have done this myself but im new to modding and haven't even bought axle stands! (yet). And the thought of waiting till I get stands and compressors doesnt bear thinking about. Its bad enough having to wait until friday to get them fitted.