Quote after MOT failure.

[AzzNoble]

Just been in for an MOT today and it failed on rear axle, classed as 'dangerous' and the CAT is leaking gases. Couple of tyres also. Picked up a rear axle from a scrappy for 80 quid and the garage has quoted £200 to fix it. They also quoted £120 for the CAT.

What would you guys expect to pay for these jobs? I only have a basic knowledge of mechanic work, as in I do my own services but not much else.

[blackie_2k5]

id say most will charge about £100 for axle swap

where you from?

that for a new cat?

[AzzNoble]

Yes I believe it's a new cat.

I'm from Manchester but getting the work done in Ipswich since that's where I work. The rear axle that i bought apparently needs to be stripped and parts put on from my current axle but wasn't entirely sure what the lad meant.

[Bedford126]

Even if it needs to be stripped and everything swapped £200 is excessive only takes a hour on a 4 poster ramp. Also new cats from Andrew page ( you got one near you in Stockport) are only £30 so well worth fitting it yourself.

[AzzNoble]

Right so I've definitely been ripped off, I'll give the lad an earful in that case. He told me it would take 3 hours to sort the rear axle.

[boony]

I can do all them jobs and im in manchester pm me