Just sent the VXR8 for its MOT and . . .

[jamesr321]

Surprisingly I've been emailed a video report on my car from Pentagon Vaux.
It's a new service they are providing.

http://video.citnow.com/vtZ25PTlP7j

It failed the MOT on the drop link and apparently they cant source a replacement! Will give Monkfish a call on Monday.

[Dave VXR8]

Ouch! That's an expensive MOT. Drop links, discs and pads. I dread that type of bill

Edited by Dave VXR8 on Sunday 27th July 11:08

[carlpea]

Over £2800 for front disks and pads?!

[Granby]

Front brakes £2800 lol

[bigunit00]

Was going to say same thing about the front brakes cost. Seems high

[carlpea]

bigunit00 said:

Was going to say same thing about the front brakes cost. Seems high

High? I hope they have some lube if the OP, or anyone else for that matter, ever accepted that 'Offer'.

[jamesr321]

Due its £60k service shortly so think it will be heading to Monkfish for everything sorting.

[Codswallop]

jamesr321 said:

Due its £60k service shortly

That's an expensive service!

[fastbikes76]

Hi mate,

I thought I would do you a favour so I clicked the 'Approve' tab near the bottom . Your car should be ready tomorrow

[ARAF]

jamesr321 said:

Due its £60k service shortly so think it will be heading to Monkfish for everything sorting.

Yeah, you can get carried away with having extras done to the car with the service.

£2800 for the front brakes from Vauxhall is about right for the official parts. I don't think they sell many sets though.

[vaxer]

Just had my fronts done at WP for approx 740 inc fitting

[ARAF]

vaxer said:

Just had my fronts done at WP for approx 740 inc fitting

I think that's closer to the norm.

[jamesr321]

fastbikes76 said:

Hi mate,

I thought I would do you a favour so I clicked the 'Approve' tab near the bottom . Your car should be ready tomorrow

Lol thanks! Hadn't seen that! Fortunately already told them Nooooo!

[extra330]

Just watched the vid too.
Fluid from behind front bumper.......... just fixed mine, if yours is the same as mine it will be windscreen washer bottle fill neck.( bottom flex part ) perishes.
when you fill reservoir up can you see fluid coming from the bumper area.
easy fix. 10 min job and £27 form wp
hope this may help

[S800VXR]

That's taking the piss!!

[mik_ok]

I bought a pair of these front drop links about 18m ago - still in the cellar as my knock turned out to be a top-mount.

Not OEM, but I thought they were worth a punt at this price (given that the OEM items aren't exactly known for their robustness).

ebay link

[S800VXR]

Having owned a factory tuned Monaro and seeing the true cost of parts it's eye watering however VX just take the piss! Monkfish or Walky for every last item if yr sensible. The other issue is do you really want some young low paid time incentivised mechanic used to driving Insignia diesels about getting in your 450hp car..... human nature would rule irrespective of what VX spouts to you.

[breakdown]

That IS takin the piss. I own a small garage-cater for the unusual-have an 09 vxr8. done some mods,ok. just bought new discs from the fish.£490.oo the pair. Pads about £180.00. A competent independent will charge approx. £100.00 labour-that's assuming the pad retaining pins are free-if not add another £100.0. still way lower than Dick Turpin.com......The main dealers are on bonus etc-the lads would flog their gran..

[HSV Keith]

I was quoted £153 a litre for diff oil & £400 all in to change it on my r8. i didn't take them up on the offer

[Dave3166]

Robbing b'''''ds!!!!!

They tried to charge me £300 or so for new spark plugs on my 50k service, on top of £300 odd for the service it self.

Needless to say, i took it else where, all in for £300 odd total. WP.

VXR8 by the way.