A3 Drive Shaft Gaiter

[nickd01]

Chaps,

Quick question - my missus's car has failed it's MOT as it needs a driveshaft gaiter replacing and she's been quoted by and independent garage £128 + VAT for the replacement.

Sounds a bit steep too me to replace a bit of rubber?? Or is it a tricky job?

Any advice appreciated on approx cost to replace it.

I've already found the tyres and headlight bulb half-price to their quote!

Thanks

[phumy]

Can you do it yourself?

How many hours labour?

How much for a new gaiter?

These are all questions you must answer to find out if its cheaper elesewhere, if it was me i would be phoning round for a couple of quotes rather than wasting time on here, as you will get loads if differing answers which wont help.

[nickd01]

phumy said:

Can you do it yourself?

Nope, completely inept!

phumy said:

How many hours labour?
How much for a new gaiter?

I'm trying to find out from other places

phumy said:

These are all questions you must answer to find out if its cheaper elesewhere, if it was me i would be phoning round for a couple of quotes rather than wasting time on here, as you will get loads if differing answers which wont help.

That makes sense (Kind of obvious I guess!) - I'll ring a couple of other garages.

[adamsky]

Just had mine done this morning, £30 parts 44 labour, would think it wouldn't b much different than a golf?hope this helps

[Silver940]

adamsky said:

Just had mine done this morning, £30 parts 44 labour, would think it wouldn't b much different than a golf?hope this helps

^ About right I'd say.

[Dr G]

1.6 hours and ~ 30 quid.

[phumy]

Dr G said:

1.6 hours and ~ 30 quid.

Whats that in Audi Dealer money?

[Tame Technician]

1.5 or 1.6 hours is £150 or £160 + vat. Then + the parts.

Unless you live in London then 1.5 hrs is over £200 just in labour.