Quote for some work. Is it reasonable?

Sanchez · 1 Jun 2009 at 17:32

I've just returned from an indie garage down the road from me with a small list of things that need doing to the car. The cost is relatively small too in the grand scheme of things but I was wondering what people would expect to pay for the following on a Peugeot 205

Supply and fit N/S CV Boot
Fit N/S Wishbone bushes (supplied by me)
Weld crack in exhaust

The quote I've been given assumes that the old bushes aren't too difficult to remove too.

£90 is the magic number. Does this sound about right or a little high/low?

Burnsy2023 · 1 Jun 2009 at 17:36

That sounds like a bargain tbh.

Phil W · 1 Jun 2009 at 17:38

Sounds like a good price

Sanchez · 1 Jun 2009 at 17:49

That's good then. I only ask because while I know what needs to be done I've absolutely no idea of the time scales for this kind of work.

I was contemplating doing it myself but it would probably take me a whole weekend to do the CV boot and bushes.

Nathan · 1 Jun 2009 at 17:52

bargain.

Clarkey · 1 Jun 2009 at 18:12

It's a good price yeah, wouldn't necessarily call it a bargain though.

Lopéz · 1 Jun 2009 at 18:15

It's a not extortionate by any means, but I'd save myself £90 and do it myself!

Janesy B · 1 Jun 2009 at 18:16

It's reasonable, it keeps the car within economical repair so thats good

Sanchez · 1 Jun 2009 at 18:48

Lopéz said:
It's a not extortionate by any means, but I'd save myself £90 and do it myself!

I'd like to do the work myself but firstly I don't have a welding torch (nor do I know how to use one) and I'm going to be busy over the next couple of weekends with stuff I can sort on the car so I'm happy to pay someone because I don't have the time.

In future hopefully I'll be able to do some stuff like this myself, I'm sure it's like a lot of things, just have a go and keep trying and learning new stuff.