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    Lightbulb Strut Brace

    went to my local volvo dealer today to get a price on a volvo strut brace for my S70 T5 £55+vat is that a good price?

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    That sounds goo to me, were they not around £65 - £75 before?

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    yeah the retail price is £68 but i used to do work exp when doing my onc at collage there and know the head person in the parts department well too, so i get good discount with them they buy them in from the factory for £50 lol

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    thats what i thought,i'm going to volvo soon to get mine,i'll let u know...
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    Orderd one for 850 today £64+vat and they call it a spring brace

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    My local dealer wanted £99 + VAT

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    I'll try our local dealer (S.W. Leics) and let you know...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Goof
    I'll try our local dealer (S.W. Leics) and let you know...
    Who's that then Goof? I thought Marshalls in Melton Mowbray was my nearest dealer (I need a new thermostat but dont fancy a trip accross the other side of Leicester to get it)

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    Frank Taylor in Hinckley http://www.taylorsvgarage.gbr.cc/
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    Nice one Goofy boy!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mrsmopp
    Nice one Goofy boy!!

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    He's obviously knows about your poor poor geography Nat
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    There is nothing wrong with my geography! Kent is south and Scotland is north - see!!! LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mrsmopp
    There is nothing wrong with my geography! Kent is south and Scotland is north - see!!! LOL

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    Really !

    Now thats where I've been going wrong

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    bracer want me to see how much i can get one for you ??need detals of car though

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    Quote Originally Posted by pikeajm
    bracer want me to see how much i can get one for you ??need detals of car though
    Pikejam - If you're going to Avon meet then mine's an 854 1995!
    PM me and we'll sort it out beforehand!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mrsmopp
    Nice one Goofy boy!!

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    It's been a long time since a young lass has called me boy! [blushes]

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    Quote Originally Posted by pikeajm
    bracer want me to see how much i can get one for you ??need detals of car though
    Thanks mate I might hold you to that, I'm supposed to be having the one off Andy (Murphy's) car but as its not arrived yet
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    K&N Style Cone Filter With Cold Feed
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    Custom 60mm Drop Suspension
    Strut Brace
    18" Shadow Chrome Pegs
    305mm Drilled Brembo's With Ferodo DS Pads
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