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Old 13th May 2022, 12:47   #1
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Default Rear Springs & Shocks need fitting on my 75. Fitted price

Hi just had 4 new tyres fitted and tracking done.
However with the rear wheels off they found that both rear springs are broken and the shock are leaking. They did show me and it is correct.
I cannot do the work myself as i am 65 & disabled.
ATS fitted the tyres and have quoted me £400 to fit 2 spring & 2 shocks. Is this around average price?
Any suggestions where to get them fitted in Cumbria?
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Old 13th May 2022, 13:45   #2
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Two rear springs and dampers will cost around £220 - £260. £350ish including fitting would be a reasonable price.
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Old 13th May 2022, 14:09   #3
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Old 13th May 2022, 19:31   #4
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If you can head down to Southport, we can do it for you here - but admittedly it's quite a long trek!
I'd estimate including parts it'd be around £300.
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Coils & Shocks are now fitted. First class job done by Crone's Motors of Distington Cumbria.

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Old 29th May 2022, 20:35   #7
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Coils & Shocks are now fitted. First class job done by Crone's Motors of Distington Cumbria.

How much?

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Old 29th May 2022, 22:42   #8
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£280 plus vat.
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Old 30th May 2022, 06:06   #9
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£280 plus vat.
Why do people quote VAT as a plus to any price in the motor trade as if it's a crowning achievement, it's a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- meaningless tax for ripping off the public, why don't they just say the cost was 336 GBP. We all know VAT is payable!!.
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Old 30th May 2022, 06:55   #10
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Why do people quote VAT as a plus to any price in the motor trade as if it's a crowning achievement, it's a NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- meaningless tax for ripping off the public, why don't they just say the cost was 336 GBP. We all know VAT is payable!!.

worse is when they give you a price but do not tell you it is plus vat.

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