Just had my front tyres changed and was informed that both front shock absorbers are leaking...

Now, do I use this as an excuse to put some coilovers on or should I be sensible and get some OEM type shocks (bear in mind i do about 30000 miles a year)

Any ideas on what's a good price for standard shocks (fitted) as I'm too bloody idle to fit them myself and/or recommendations for sensible alternative options...

Car is a 2010 CR vRS...

How many miles have you done to knacker a pair of shocks in less than a year!?

Is it not worth enquiring about a warranty repair? I appreciate shocks are classed as wear and tear items, but leaking on a 2010 car, can't say I'd be happy with that!

Car was registered in January 2010 and is on 48.5K

Who changed your tyres?

Its not unknown for some less reputable tyre shops to spin you a line about leaking dampers, or spray some wd40 on as a "convincer".

I'd go for a second opinion.

In fact, scrub that, just get some coilovers..

Now, do I use this as an excuse to put some coilovers

Yes. Obviously.

It was National Tyres that fitted the tyres (Eagle F1 Asymmetric IIs bought via Tyreshopper) and it doesn't completely surprise me about the shocks as I thought the handling was a bit off recently but had put it down to the old tyres...

Am going to get a second opinion on them before making a purchase but still not sure which route to take...

I have some vRS shocks that I took off mine after a 100 or so miles; if you are interested PM me an offer (you'll need to pay postage too).

Just got off the phone with a dealer (Trust Skoda in Stourbridge) and they informed me that they'll replace the shocks under warranty so no coilovers this time... but at least it isn't going to cost me anything

Result!