£341 to replace ignition barrel. Does that sound right?

£341 to replace ignition barrel. Does that sound right?

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vtchequers

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354 posts

98 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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I've been quoted £263 for a new ignition barrel plus £78 (two hours labour) to fit. I've been told they can only get new Barrels form Renault.
I could've gone down the second hand rout but I figured it's always best to go new with certain things.
The car is a Renault Espace MK3.
Is £341 all in a fair price?
What's the procedure with these? do they also change the key?

Heidfirst

179 posts

87 months

Monday 26th August 2019
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don't know about a Renault but on a Toyota it's about £70 for the part incl. ignition switch from a dealer (they can produce a part to match your existing key) & an easy change in 1/2 hour.

RazerSauber

2,279 posts

60 months

Tuesday 27th August 2019
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Even with main dealer mark up that seems steep. eBay has the right switch on for £30 and, given the wiring connector, I wouldn't say it's 2 hours to fit. It may incur extra charges if they have to cut keys or reprogram to the vehicle though.

Spare tyre

9,573 posts

130 months

Friday 30th August 2019
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What’s actually gone wrong, the barrel or the electrics on the back end?

If it’s the electrics you’ll probably find they are the same as a lot of similar aged Lagunas etc

Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

109 months

Friday 30th August 2019
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No it doesn't sound right