MOT conundrum

[BlasterBates]

Par for the course at that age, I always do a comparison, how much would a car of the same age cost that has just got it's MOT. £500 quid sounds reasonable, basically if it then keeps going for 2 more years that is depreciation of £250 a year.

[Rantor]

You'd need a bit more than a socket set to change a Mcpherson strut.

I assumed the angle grinder, multiple triolley jacks, jack stands, 'kin big hammer, torque wrench and antiseptic would just be lying around anyway

[DimPrawn]

You'd need a bit more than a socket set to change a Mcpherson strut.

http://www.partsource.ca/doityoursel...ace-Struts.asp

I would have given up at the raise the vehicle stage.

[DimPrawn]

You've forgotten the spring compressors

REMEMBER: Springs are under extreme pressure. They must be compressed properly to avoid injury. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, take the strut assembly to a reputable garage.

[Sysman]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIA...eType=news/woc

That can't be too expensive

his Audi R8 isn't much better either. How much does it cost to make a nice car look that tulip!

The man should have his driving licence and cheque book confiscated for those travesties.

[Paddy]

REMEMBER: Springs are under extreme pressure. They must be compressed properly to avoid injury. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, take the strut assembly to a reputable garage.

This is when Hydractive suspension comes out best. Select raise, put block under car, select lower. Car is jacked up without effort.

Suspension change? Select lower suspension, lift up bonnet, undo spheres and replace. Job done 20 mins.

[Rantor]

Or more sensibly, let the garage change the struts for you.

I've been restoring a 18 yr old saab and I recently replaced all the gubbins in the rear suspension (springs, shocks, all the bushings.) Without a doubt, one of the most unpleasent jobs I've ever had to do mainly beacuse the sway bar was slightly bent out of shape and I wasted two days trying to reattach the damm thing

[Pogle]

" Garage's estimated cost: £495"

Blimy I've just spent £589 on a bloomin service

[BrilloPad]

I use a local one man band. Alot cheaper and more reliable. I dont feel ripped off anymore.

[OwlHoot]

Is it worth my even bothering to roll into Quick Fit and getting a quick quote, or are they expensive on the whole? Obviously they would try and flog me tyres and an exhaust.

FFS - You're starting to get boring now.

Stop penny pinching and agonising over what's obviously a clapped out old banger, and spend £10K on a decent contractor's car. You are a contractor aren't you?!