David Hearn wrote:
> Can anyone give me some rough prices I should expect for some work -
> I've tried my local Peugeot garage, but not quite sure of the figures
> as the person didn't seem too clued in (lots of maybes and stuff -
> and the figures seem high).
>
> Peugeot 306, 1.4l petrol, 1998 5 door hatchback, no ABS.
>
> Replace rear shoes (Peugeot said approx £200)
> Replace handbrake cable(s) (Peugeot said parts were £15 a cable (2
> apparently, but I'm not certain from memory of what I saw underneath)
> but that it would be about £200 to get it done).
> Replace nearside CV joint (knocking on left turns from front left side
> of car - would this be worn CV joint? Gaiter had leak for a while and
> was replaced last year - can't say for certain if knocking wasn't
> present before that) - Peugeot said £280 for new driveshaft (I think,
> wanting old one for refurb).
>
> These figures seem much higher than what I was expecting -
> particularly the shoes and handbrake cables. I was prepared to do
> the shoes myself, but was physically unable to remove the hub nut's
> locking indentation - and as the handbrake cable needs replacing (MOT
> advisory about exposure of the inner cable, just forward of the rear
> wheels - outer part seems fine, but looks like 2 cables run into 1
> outer at this point, and it's at this point that apparently they
> don't look right) I thought it might be worth getting both bits done
> at a garage.
> Thanks
>
> David
I would expect an independent to quote 400 - 500 for the whole lot
inclusive, using pattern parts.
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