Hi,

Just had my Octavia MOT-d and it failed.

Was told that there is a leak ac centre exhaust pipe and new clamp and seal is needed (£114.60) and rear discs and pads need replacing (£138).

Are they trying to rip me off?

Don't know if I should go on with the service or find a more reasonable garage.

Thanks for any advice!

Why are they trying to rip you off ?

if there is a leak in the exhaust, then that is a fail, and if the rear disks need changing then that need doing, but you could get the parts cheaper and do it your self, but the £250aprox is poss about right for a garage

Radiotwo

Edited 29 June, 200917 yr by DGW
Pointless to quote previous post.

Clamps retale at £4 so £110 to get it changed is a rip-off, that's why.

Similarly, rear brake kit is £38, so yeah, £200+ for both to be replaced is a bit much, at least for me.

Edited 29 June, 200917 yr by DGW
As for previous post.

Easy to check brakes yourself, just see if there is anything left on the pads and if there is a lip on the discs.

HowStuffWorks "How Disc Brakes Work"

Usual for a garage to use the old 'discs are a bit warn and could do with replacing'.If its not going to fail the MOT with current pads/disc's I suspect you can leave.

As for the bracket, sounds a little steep did you get breakdown of parts/labour?

Over-charging, definately!

Clamps retale at £4 so £110 to get it changed is a rip-off, that's why.

Similarly, rear brake kit is £38, so yeah, £200+ for both to be replaced is a bit much, at least for me.

Was told that there is a leak ac centre exhaust pipe

But you said it was leaking so will need new exhaust not just a clamp

Radiotwo

Clamps retale at £4 so £110 to get it changed is a rip-off, that's why.

Similarly, rear brake kit is £38, so yeah, £200+ for both to be replaced is a bit much, at least for me.

You said it was leaking, so needs new exhaust

Radiotwo

Discs have a recommended thickness and this may be what they are telling you about. If you are dubious get a micrometer and measure them.

£114 sounds quite cheap these days for a replacement exhaust.

this is why i use a MOT centre that only does mot`s.