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    Rear shock absorbers

    Heres a laugh for you. One of my rears gave way the other day and needed to sort fairly quickly as its now handling like a 3 wheeled shopping trolley.

    So- much against my better judgement, I thought I would phone National Tyres in Crewe for a quote..

    Now bear in mind that fitting them is THE simplest job- 2 bolts inside the wheel bay and one locking bolt for the bottom. No spring to contend with at all- I guess 15 mins a side for an experienced mechanic?? BTW-being disabled I physically am unable to do this- even though its only very basic skills needed..

    And guess the quote??? £580!! yup.. £FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY!!
    I had to ask him 3 times to repeat it. (the first 2 being drowned by my laughter) BUT this included a free tracking adjustment he said..... (and does one really need doing for the rear shocks I asked??..lol)

    I checked online and can find Koni`s for just over £100, Monroes for around £130...but in the end settled for the German Miele`s- which cost.....an awesome £96 the pair!! Mate says he will fit em for £20...

    OMG how can these people rest at night???

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    Hello mate what model Volvo is it

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    Its a 2006 V50 2.0D Smithy


 

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