Re: 206D scrap or repair?

"Trevor" <trevor@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Keith Willcocks" <invalidaddress@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "Trevor" <trevor@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>I had hoped that my 206D with 90,000 mls on the clock that I've had
from 
>>>new (Dec2000 X reg) would last me another 5 years at least. My normal 
>>>garage told me they couldn't repair the Suspension radius arm bearings
at 
>>>it needed a specialist Peugeot tool. The Peugeot dealer has quoted me 
>>>£1100 quid as both sides have gone and so has the axle.
>>>
>>> Value is £1200.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions as to my options greatfully appreciated.
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>> I think this is the place that Chris had in mind but they only actually

>> mention rear suspension.   Having said that, a phone call is not 
>> expensive and they may well know somebody who does front ends if they 
>> don't themselves.
>> http://www.sspengineering.co.uk/
>> -- 
>> Keith Willcocks
>> (If you can't laugh at life, it ain't worth living!)
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> A local garage I hadn't been to before has recommened findapart.com to
get 
> the axle and then they'll fit it.

FindaPart deal with breakers so you will be getting a used unit.   Could
be 
OK but you could also be no better off after a while.   Good luck anyway.
-- 
Keith Willcocks
(If you can't laugh at life, it ain't worth living!)