mechanics quote

[SamGolfgti861]

Hiya Guys,

A little advice needed i have a P reg 3 door MK3 GTI 8V.

i have been quoted these prices for the work are they realistic or do they seem steep??

Clutch replacement : 323.00 + VAT 20% = 387.60

Coolant pump replacement : 126.15 + VAT =152.12

Wheel Bearing : 73.52 + VAT = 88.24

Full Service : 180 + VAT =  216          all in pound sterling

Advise would be appreciated i live in littlehampton west sussex so advice applicable to the area i live would be awesome cheers guys

So much for starting to MOD it this year

[dom]

They all seem a tad high to me, especially the wheel bearing!

[snifferdog]

Clutch seems about right for garage prices but Im sure you could get it cheaper if you shopped around. Dont know about the coolant pump but the wheel bearing and servicing seem way overpriced! Are you getting a cambelt change included in the service? Cant you do any of the jobs yourself?

I ended up finding a guy that works for cash in hand and he did my clutch, some gaskets, gearbox oil change and new brake discs and pads for about £250.

[SamGolfgti861]

Hey thanks for the replys,

Tbh im ex Army didnt really fiddle with cars love em to pieces but unfortunately all y knowledge is theory.

Yeah the service has the tooth belt change on it too but i did think that the service and the wheel bearing were a bit over priced

due to the fact is i relies on my golf to get to work and i cant get there any other way and that garage that quoted me are conviently situated next door but im going to shop around do some bartering going to try G-Werks tommorow

also im after a de badged grill and some black morretts and a decent lowering spring kit any recommendations???

[Wayne]

I would shop around 

[bluquarta]

can recommend G-werks mate. Got a load of work done last week and they are very reasonable for their garage work.

I drive from Brighton especially to go there which should tell you something. Also you know that your car is in the hands of VW nutters which always helps!!

[SamGolfgti861]

yeah but my dads gf had a head gasket done there and now here engine has water in the oil and its kaaapuuttt so im a bit nervous now

[Wayne]

yeah but my dads gf had a head gasket done there and now here engine has water in the oil and its kaaapuuttt so im a bit nervous now

That could be because they did flush it through.

[Len]

Your cars not worth that cost! 

[tdi_blu]

Seems very expensive to me some of these clutch centres that only do clutchs only are pretty cheap If I was you shop around.