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jumbocar

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Whats a fair price for the following work

Hi

What would be a fair labour price for the following work at an independant (I have brand new parts)....

Replace radiator
Replace water pump
Replace thermostat
Replace expansion tank
Replace battery
Replace drive belt

Many thanks

13th Nov 2013 3:45pm

stan
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depends where you go, garages vary in labour costs.. ... - .- -.

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13th Nov 2013 3:47pm

grzesiul

Member Since: 28 Jan 2012
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take it to Berkshire landrover they are pretty good IMHO and charge 80 per hour

some good mechanics there as well

talk to Nick

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13th Nov 2013 4:17pm

grzesiul

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or cheapest option DIY

13th Nov 2013 4:18pm

stan
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..or certainly worth a trip to the cotswolds for CTC to do the job.. ... - .- -.

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13th Nov 2013 4:24pm

Prop

Member Since: 26 Sep 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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I second what Stan says re CTC. I am sure he is a good bit cheaper on labour costs in comparison to Berks LR as well.

13th Nov 2013 4:40pm

B3EEE

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13th Nov 2013 6:44pm

Joe90

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Barring any other issues, it's @ 8 hours work (probably less), water pump being the most tricky. Given you have all the parts, £200 - £250 ? .
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13th Nov 2013 7:27pm

alanm_3

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Do some garages not like to use customer supplied bits?

Maybe it's me cynicism, but I'm sure part of the profit is in the parts? Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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13th Nov 2013 7:34pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

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Autodata allows 6.3hrs less the expansion tank for your list of jobs, tank takes around 20mins or so to change...

Hope this helps

13th Nov 2013 7:42pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

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alanm_3 wrote:
Do some garages not like to use customer supplied bits?

Maybe it's me cynicism, but I'm sure part of the profit is in the parts?

Yes Alan you are correct, usually 5-20% trade discount is applied (but then we do have to purchase and bankroll parts purchases). For us, it's also a quality & warranty issue too...

13th Nov 2013 7:46pm

alanm_3

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I agree Craig, by Bro in law has a habit of buying things and then trying to find tradesmen to fit, and is surprised when they walk away after he tells them he has his own bits.

As you rightly say, if you fit cr@p parts supplied by the customer, you get it in the neck if they fail............ Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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13th Nov 2013 7:52pm

northernmonkeyjones

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"Trade prices"are a "trade secret"...sssssshhh!

The discount i get on pretty much everythin in relation to list price for plumbing bits and kitchens, windows, bricks, etc etc is staggering, mind you i do spend a lot with most of our merchants...

Fortunately i dont sell stuff on as i only do new build, but its where some of my subbies will make a small profit in addition to the labour. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammerðŸ˜œðŸ˜œ
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13th Nov 2013 8:26pm

Joe90

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@ CTC

I allowed for coffee breaks .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
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MG Midget Mk1 1962

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14th Nov 2013 1:15am

Cam-Tech-Craig

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We can't charge customers for coffee breaks sir What ever next

Craig

14th Nov 2013 9:26am

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