Spring snapped

radar19 · 2 Dec 2014 at 18:47

Garage says its about £150 all in for the replacement. Happened as I was pulling away from my parking space, huge bang followed by tons of grinding.

bullit in head · 2 Dec 2014 at 19:03

Congrates?
I had one go took out the tyre as well. just as i was selling it as well.
£20 for a new spring and 1 pound for the tyre(plus 10 for fitting).

Bullit

Gaverick · 2 Dec 2014 at 19:23

When replacing springs (or any suspension component in fact) I always replace in pairs. Is £150 for both sides?

Will · 2 Dec 2014 at 19:36

Mk6 Fiesta?

radar19 · 2 Dec 2014 at 19:49

Will said:
Mk6 Fiesta?

52 plate, 92K miles on the clock.

Gaverick said:
When replacing springs (or any suspension component in fact) I always replace in pairs. Is £150 for both sides?

That was for one side but tomorrow we'll be checking if the other side needs doing or if it doesn't level right.

rodenal · 2 Dec 2014 at 19:55

Just get both done - its clearly not a newish part, both at the same time keeps things balanced

acemastr · 3 Dec 2014 at 02:36

Is that an Avon tire? best thing that could have happened to it tbh

FinglisHobbit · 3 Dec 2014 at 11:42

The price is too high. Mine snapped on my mk3 mondeo and it cost me £75 to replace. About 30 for part and rest for labour I think it was.

As for that Avon tyre comment. The guy drives a fiesta. It's not like he needs super sport tyres on. Avon aren't like linglong or something. Some people just use budget brands. Don't be such a snob.

WillyNelson · 3 Dec 2014 at 11:50

Was going to ask if it's a Ford. Common issue it would seem but Ford will deny any responsibility for either manufacturing or design issue.

Liquidfox · 3 Dec 2014 at 12:13

FinglisHobbit said:
As for that Avon tyre comment. The guy drives a fiesta. It's not like he needs super sport tyres on. Avon aren't like linglong or something. Some people just use budget brands. Don't be such a snob.

I agree, had them on my ST due to necessity. They're not the greatest tyre but far from the worst I've had!

DKong · 3 Dec 2014 at 12:16

Spring will be £25-30 plus about an hour labour.

JRS · 3 Dec 2014 at 13:00

FinglisHobbit said:
As for that Avon tyre comment. The guy drives a fiesta. It's not like he needs super sport tyres on. Avon aren't like linglong or something. Some people just use budget brands. Don't be such a snob.

Since when was Avon even a 'budget brand' anyway? If it is, then someone ought to tell the tyre shops we've been talking to about dropping the price somewhat on whitewalled Turbosteels....

Confused · 3 Dec 2014 at 14:05

My GF's Fiesta did the same last year, thankfully just as she was pulling onto a roundabout - 30 seconds later and she'd have been doing 70 on the dual carriageway!

New spring was no more than about £30, and it took me about an hour or so to swap it out.

Gibbs · 3 Dec 2014 at 15:59

Stick you plate number in here http://www.eurocarparts.com/ and get a price for a spring

I just checked quickly the price for one that is for an 08, 1.4 petrol and there ranging from £18 to £37 notes