03 LCR help me save some money please

[Cainey]

Hello there,

Been a member for a couple of years but I've not posted much. However due to a recent service at a main dealer I find myself in need of some help so here I am.

Just had the 40K service on my LCR 03 which has highlighted the following issues. (with parts and labour quotes)

Bracket snapped off the back box : £269.39 (not sure if that includes a new back box or just a new bracket)

Front Pads 90% worn and discs excessively lipped on edges : £492.80 (I've searched and found Badger 5 so I'll go via him)

Turbo Oil Feed Pipe from sump dented £144.23

Requires front splitter (no price given)

Four Wheel alignment. (no price given)

If anyone can advise on where I can get these parts and fitted cheaper I'd be very grateful.

Also is it normal for a main dealer to charge for a courtesy car? What the hell is an enviromental charge too?

Cheers

Cainey

 

[UncleFester]

Turbo oil feed sounds a bit pricey .... splitter is about 20 quid ...... and wheel alignment should be around £50

Environmental charge is to do with disposing of old oil etc.

 

[Cainey]

Cheers UncleFester

Just read a few posts and found the bracket can normally just be welded for a few quid. So hopefully a few pennies saved there too.

 

[UncleFester]

Cheers UncleFester

Just read a few posts and found the bracket can normally just be welded for a few quid. So hopefully a few pennies saved there too.

For the oil pipe, try David @ Seremotors - the price you get from him will be a proper trade price, will at least let you see how much markup the dealer has put on it.

 

[Squintstream]

For the oil pipe, try David @ Seremotors

Try him for OEM (Brembo) discs and pads too.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=191966

Check post #8 for price reductions.

If you're handy you could save youself some pennies by fitting the brakes yourself...

http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=6

Piece of piss if you have some handy skills

 

[Squintstream]

If you're handy you could save youself some pennies by fitting the brakes yourself...

From looking at the dealer prices vs. Sere, you could save £150

 

[noodle]

front pads are a piece of cake to change and will save you 85% of the brake change (which is v. over the top), do a search on here and you'll find a great step by step guide to fitting.

 

[Cainey]

Cool thanks for the help so far

 

[Squintstream]

do a search on here and you'll find a great step by step guide to fitting.

If you're handy you could save youself some pennies by fitting the brakes yourself...http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=191966[/url]

 

[Cainey]

That's the same link at the seremotors price one above it i.e. not a guide to replacing pads.

I'm trying the search facility though

 

[ArosaRacer]

or offer a forum member beer and they might help you

 

[Cainey]

Can't afford to be buying pints after the servicing... you can have a can of Sainsbury's 2% lager if you're lucky and if it's on offer.

 

[noodle]

alright alright ignore me i'm a turd whos been on the pop!!!

 

[Squintstream]

That's the same link at the seremotors price one above it i.e. not a guide to replacing pads.

I'm trying the search facility though

Sorry mate, having a blonde moment with the copy and paste

Here you go... http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=6

 

[Cainey]

Thanks Squintstream that is a very detailed guide.