Garage charging £1597 for gearbox rebuild
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Garage charging £1597 for gearbox rebuild
Hi,
After having some really bad luck I have had to have a gearbox rebuild on my 96 impreza wrx ltd edition import.
Just wanted to see if people think im getting ripped off of whether it is about the right price?
Thanks In Advance.
Chris
After having some really bad luck I have had to have a gearbox rebuild on my 96 impreza wrx ltd edition import.
Just wanted to see if people think im getting ripped off of whether it is about the right price?
Thanks In Advance.
Chris
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Get another couple of quotes from other garages, then you'll know if your first quote is a fair or rip-off price.
Does seem alot of money though.
Does seem alot of money though.
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Its a full gear box rebuild - I am stuffed AA recommended the garage and they are being idiots price started at £937 and now the rebuild company that they have sent it off too are saying that with parts and labour and to put the box back in we are looking at that 1500 figure.
I am so gutted only had the car for a day and this happens. Not a good start to my subaru ownership.
Had the guy in the garage also say to me that he is looking forward to road testing my car and smiled. I am so worried that they will end up stuffin it into a ditch.
Ill keep you all informed if your intrested however I can safely say that I wont be having any work done at this garage ever again.
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I am so gutted only had the car for a day and this happens. Not a good start to my subaru ownership.
Had the guy in the garage also say to me that he is looking forward to road testing my car and smiled. I am so worried that they will end up stuffin it into a ditch.
Ill keep you all informed if your intrested however I can safely say that I wont be having any work done at this garage ever again.
Cheers
Chris
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I'll 2nd that!! Contact David for a chat. They're specialists and won't make you feel so bad with parting with your cash.
PS. On driving back my very first WRX from Cornwall to London the gearboax went on me just 1 mile from home. These things happen.
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PS. On driving back my very first WRX from Cornwall to London the gearboax went on me just 1 mile from home. These things happen.
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Spoken to the guys you recommended and they said that due to the nature of the work that is being done to the gearbox they think its a fairly competitive price.
Im still not sure however I just want my car back in one piece and be able to enjoy it again, has been in there garage for over a week now and have been advised that I am going to have to wait atleast another 4 days.
Is there anyone in the Berkshire area on here as I would like to privatly warn them about this garage.
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Chris
Im still not sure however I just want my car back in one piece and be able to enjoy it again, has been in there garage for over a week now and have been advised that I am going to have to wait atleast another 4 days.
Is there anyone in the Berkshire area on here as I would like to privatly warn them about this garage.
Cheers
Chris
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A SecondHand Box is a BIG risk ..... is it any good? How has it been treated? It's ok if you can drive the car then remove it, but thats rare.
I'm near Berkshire, pm me their name ..... a gearbox rebuild is a simple job - £500 tops ... if its just the bearings gone and to 'dress' up a couple of gears.
I'm near Berkshire, pm me their name ..... a gearbox rebuild is a simple job - £500 tops ... if its just the bearings gone and to 'dress' up a couple of gears.
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Nobody has spoken to me about this.
A recon box in our exchange programme with a 6 months warranty - for that age car; is £650.00 + VAT. In / out labour is £200.00 + VAT That's a bit less than a grand inc VAT.
If the £1597.00 perhaps includes a clutch and flywheel AND VAT then it is high-ish by perhaps 200 quid, but dependant upon which clutch fitted.
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A recon box in our exchange programme with a 6 months warranty - for that age car; is £650.00 + VAT. In / out labour is £200.00 + VAT That's a bit less than a grand inc VAT.
If the £1597.00 perhaps includes a clutch and flywheel AND VAT then it is high-ish by perhaps 200 quid, but dependant upon which clutch fitted.
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Why are the AA involved in this?
If you are paying then get the gearbox to a Subaru specialist.
Did you buy the car from a trade seller? If so, then under the Sale of Goods Act they are responsible for cost of repair on a defect ocurring so soon after sale.
If you are paying then get the gearbox to a Subaru specialist.
Did you buy the car from a trade seller? If so, then under the Sale of Goods Act they are responsible for cost of repair on a defect ocurring so soon after sale.
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Even if API, as you say, had quoted about the same price, they'd still be the best bet by a long way. Dave (the boss) has said he can do it for less, all in, so it's now a no-brainer...
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