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« on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:09:18 » |
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Right, , every time I brake my car makes a grinding noise so I'm guessing I've worn my brake pads down without realising.
Im taking the car to the garage later (even though I doubt its safe to drive) but don't want to get ripped off. Anyone know how much theyre likely to cost?
Car is a Ford Fiesta Zetec (T Reg if that makes any difference).
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red macca
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« Reply #1 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:11:55 » |
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tour better off ringing 4-5 garages lady.if the first one says £40 then tell the 2nd you have been quoted £35 and so on..its allways worth a go mate
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« Reply #2 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:15:39 » |
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got mine for £29 after seeing my mate who works for motaquip before that was quoted £59
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« Reply #3 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:26:46 » |
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tour better off ringing 4-5 garages lady.if the first one says £40 then tell the 2nd you have been quoted £35 and so on..its allways worth a go mate I have but the problem is only one can work on them today and I really need my car this weekend. None of them would quote me until they can look at the car. I think its because I mentioned there were funny noises coming from it. How much is too much to pay though?
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« Reply #4 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:30:02 » |
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tour better off ringing 4-5 garages lady.if the first one says £40 then tell the 2nd you have been quoted £35 and so on..its allways worth a go mate I have but the problem is only one can work on them today and I really need my car this weekend. None of them would quote me until they can look at the car. I think its because I mentioned there were funny noises coming from it. How much is too much to pay though? about £50 i would think..you could buy the pads and ask them to fit them?
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« Reply #5 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:30:18 » |
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just make sure you avoid kwick fit as they are shit
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« Reply #6 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:30:54 » |
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bit dodgy not having a quote before hand, id say no more than £60 which would still be a bit expensive
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« Reply #7 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:31:27 » |
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just make sure you avoid kwick fit as they are shit Oh dear. Thats the only place that will do them today!
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« Reply #8 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:32:04 » |
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tour better off ringing 4-5 garages lady.if the first one says £40 then tell the 2nd you have been quoted £35 and so on..its allways worth a go mate I have but the problem is only one can work on them today and I really need my car this weekend. None of them would quote me until they can look at the car. I think its because I mentioned there were funny noises coming from it. How much is too much to pay though? about £50 i would think..you could buy the pads and ask them to fit them? Oh, would that be cheaper? Are there lots of different kinds or are they all the same?
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Arriba
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« Reply #9 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:32:20 » |
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pads and discs will need changing i suspect as you've ground them a bit it seems
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« Reply #10 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:33:12 » |
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discs you could be looking at another £150-£200
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« Reply #11 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:33:49 » |
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Kwik Fit arent mechanics they are fitters.
In fairness even I could fit some Brake pads so I shouldnt worry to much.
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« Reply #12 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:37:00 » |
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Kwik Fit arent mechanics they are fitters.
In fairness even I could fit some Brake pads so I shouldnt worry to much. no but they are shit,they fucked my car up years ago and i had to go to a garage to get it put right.i would never go there again or reccomend them to anyone
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« Reply #13 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:38:08 » |
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every garage has got people who have complained and people who think they're great
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« Reply #14 on: Saturday, June 17, 2006, 10:39:29 » |
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discs you could be looking at another £150-£200 :jaw2: I hope to god that isn't the case.
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