Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Just got rear pads replaced for Tunisia, £116 incl VAT at MacRae & Dick, inverness.
14th Oct 2008 6:59 pm
garyr
Member Since: 29 Oct 2007
Location: Bucks
Posts: 182
Thanks for all the feedback guys - good to get cross section of views in these credit crunch times.
I will make the offer to Stratstone to better their offer - if not Ill be off elsewhere!!
Cheers
G56 Tonga Green HSE.
14th Oct 2008 9:26 pm
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5779
garyr wrote:
They are looking into it! So the breakdown is:
£215 + VAT for Front
£160 + VAT for Rear
Includes sensors and aproximate fitting time 2.5 hours.
She is coming bcak to me. Nick what would you guys charge inc sensors?
Maybe I should just order the parts and walk into a normal garage - the stealer is filling me with Fear Uncertainty and doubt - ohhh you have to update the computer system ohhh yep mate...
sssssssh, what just like me, pads from nick, fitted by my local tyre / brake specialists £48 ph, however, make sure your wear sensor indicator on the dash isnt illuminated othwerwise you'll have to take it to the stealer for the ecu to be reset!
14th Oct 2008 11:33 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
character wrote:
make sure your wear sensor indicator on the dash isnt illuminated othwerwise you'll have to take it to the stealer for the ecu to be reset!
Mine automatically reset when i replaced the wear indicator.
14th Oct 2008 11:40 pm
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
character wrote:
make sure your wear sensor indicator on the dash isnt illuminated othwerwise you'll have to take it to the stealer for the ecu to be reset!
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5779
DiscoStu wrote:
character wrote:
make sure your wear sensor indicator on the dash isnt illuminated othwerwise you'll have to take it to the stealer for the ecu to be reset!
No, it resets itself once the sensor is changed.
cheers for that bit of info, changing my pads next week, when I changed them last time the local stealer said over the phone that if we changed them AFTER the low level light had illuminated without changing the sensors then we would have to bring him in to have it reset
15th Oct 2008 11:13 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26702
Classic scare tactics. 8)
15th Oct 2008 11:18 pm
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
Don't forget, that if your car is already in the garage, up on a ramp, with the wheels off (ie for a service), and you get a call, you shouldn't be being charged the same amount of money you would be if you just drove in and asked them to change the pads!
John2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
I will make the offer to Stratstone to better their offer - if not Ill be off elsewhere!!
As long as it's not another Stratstones you should be ok.
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16th Oct 2008 1:25 pm
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
More than happy to fit discs and or pads with sensors,our labour charge is £110.00 plus VAT, we would rather supply the Genuine parts but if you have your own we will still do the job.
Why not do tyres and discs, pads and sensors alltogether, would be more convenient and less down time for you, we keep all the popular tyres in stock.
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20732
AJS4X4 wrote:
More than happy to fit discs and or pads with sensors,our labour charge is £110.00 plus VAT, we would rather supply the Genuine parts but if you have your own we will still do the job.
Why not do tyres and discs, pads and sensors alltogether, would be more convenient and less down time for you, we keep all the popular tyres in stock.
Still £60-ish PH, 0.9hrs for front and rear each. Can get that at a main dealer on Allegiance rate if your D3 is over 3 yrs old, with discount on parts... Not trying to put anyone off coming to you, sorry if it seems like that
Time to start doing homers methinks
25th Oct 2008 9:52 am
NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
Posts: 2466
Andy, I'll be in the UK in a couple of weeks. Need tyres. Not sure about brakes. PM sent.
25th Oct 2008 9:58 am
AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
We offer a service to the owners who can't do the job themselves and feel we give value for money.
Member Since: 15 Feb 2008
Location: essex
Posts: 100
Our 08 model HSE sensors have literally just come on at about 28000 miles.I assume it then means replacing the sensor wire as well now. If lets say they come on at 75% worn, whats left, a couple of thousand miles or so? Just trying to gauge what wear is left, as the car is going in for the petrol flap mod, and the dealer I'm sure will bring it up.
Anyone on here care to quote me for supply and fit front pads and or front /rear?Would rather give it to someone on here if poss. We're in Chelmsford, Essex.
28th Oct 2008 11:52 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20732
When the light comes on, you have approx. 1000 miles left, depending on driving style etc
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