front strut mount volswagen 1.2 polo (C)
Dear John my mother has a volkswagen polo 1.2 (C) 2008 model and has had pronounced noise from the vehicle. On vistng local Kwik fit, she has been qouted £450 labour and costs, is this reasonable in your considered opinion.Many thanks again
Asked on 25 February 2015 by angry
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Honest John
Depends on the extent of the damage. £450 reads like a lot just for one strut; reasonable for two. But if all that has failed is the bearing at the top of the strut then the job should be cheaper.
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