Car repair bill

Seasider_Matt

Seasider_Matt

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Quoted £652.73 by Halfords to fit a new radiator and coolant. Honda Civic 07 plate.. been told it's a rip off price.
 
Seasider_Matt said:
Quoted £652.73 by Halfords to fit a new radiator and coolant. Honda Civic 07 plate.. been told it's a rip off price.
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That sounds about double. I'd imagine the rad costs about 70 and the coolant 50(?) and fitting 200 tops.

Where are you? If South Fylde try Harrisons in Ansdell who have been doing my cars for 30 years- fair and good. Or just ring around.
 
Seasider_Matt said:
Quoted £652.73 by Halfords to fit a new radiator and coolant. Honda Civic 07 plate.. been told it's a rip off price.
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When I passed my test in the 80's I scouted round for a good mechanic, found one in Fleetwood who was reasonable and good, 10 years later he retired and recommended me another one. Used him ever since. Same when I bought a house, a good plumber/gas man, electrician is a must. Only time I use multi national chains is for tyres in emergency.
 
Damian is a great guy on palmer avenue he won’t rip people off. We use him for both our cars and very happy for years with the service we receive
 
Literally any decent independent will be a third of this price at the most.

Mrs Lytham goes to Daggers Hall Garage who have been spot on.
 
Last time I tried Halfords was for tire alignment. They tried 3 times and couldn't get it right and told me my car must be unique as they'd never not been able to align one before. I got my money back and took it to a local garage who did it first time, no problem.
 
Since booked in they said between 2 to 300. It's Chester so more expensive here but sure beats £652. Plus it's a Honda and they're more expensive to fix than say Ford's or Vauxhall's.
 
Seasider_Matt said:
Since booked in they said between 2 to 300. It's Chester so more expensive here but sure beats £652. Plus it's a Honda and they're more expensive to fix than say Ford's or Vauxhall's.
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That's pretty much what I put the cost at in my earlier post. Replacing a radiator on your Honda isn't rocket science and the new radiator prices aren't that much.
 
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