Hi my Octy PD140 has nearly 200,000kms on it and have just been told I will be keeping it for another year (recession hit Ireland), I want to freshen it up a bit, will a set of new bushes achieve this for me and how big/expensive of a job is it ?? Are there recommended upgrade items ??

Which bushes?

Theres about 15 rubber bushes on the car! lol.

If you look for a complete kit from the likes of powerflex, I imagine you'll pay £150 for the parts, and at leas the same again if you pay a garage to fit them. Your ride will be tightened up, steering more precise, and you'll get a lot more feedback through the wheel, and chassis. However, at best, poly bushes can be described as giving the car a 'sporty' feel. Sometimes theres a bit of vibration through the steering wheel, particularly if you put a plastic dogbone mount bush in.