Query on Pricing

mirrorwall14

Just looking to pick the brains of people more knowledgeable than me. Had my Honda Civic (saloon) 2006 in for its first service since I bought her. I've attached NCT, bill for service and the quote at the bottom for the extra work needing to be done.

I'm just a bit overwhelmed at the amount of stuff needed and want to check the costs. Obviously I want the car to be safe and last me but at the same time I just didn't expect a bill this month of well north of 1k when I get tyres as well (I don't do ditchfinders)

mirrorwall14

Forgot attachments

CiniO

Your NCT result photo is incomplette.

mirrorwall14

Sorry second half of pic

colm_mcm

I don't think the prices are outrageous, Honda parts aren't cheap.
There seems to be a lot of things neglected on the car, it probably got its last nct 2 years ago.

205/55r16 tyres would be much cheaper than the 215 tyres that are often on the saloons.

mirrorwall14

colm_mcm wrote: »

I don't think the prices are outrageous, Honda parts aren't cheap.
There seems to be a lot of things neglected on the car, it probably got its last nct 2 years ago.

Nope that NCT is from January-passed it with flying colours (I did it) and this car has been serviced annually in a Honda garage with all work done since it was bought (it was my parents car)

mickdw

Front shock. There was no obvious issue at nct time although anything could have happened since.
200 sounds crazy too but I've never had or worked on a honda so im no expert there.

colm_mcm

So, is this just work just being recommended by your mechanic?
Maybe get a second opinion. The likes of advance do free checks sometimes in the hope they can fleece you. Just see if they highlight the same issues.

The condition of the car can deteriorate over a few months, and the nct don't always pick up on everything, they may pass something that's borderline.

If it needs doing, it needs doing though.

Did you notice any knocks or clunks?

130 for a shock is right anyway, mine went last week. Surprised they just want to do one shock.

mirrorwall14

colm_mcm wrote: »

So, is this just work just being recommended by your mechanic?
Maybe get a second opinion.

The condition of the car can deteriorate over a few months, and the nct don't always pick up on everything, they may pass something that's borderline.

Did you notice any knocks or clunks?

Yeah it's all being recommended by my mechanic. I'm on the other side of the country so it's no the Honda dealer she was bought from. No knocks or clunks just an intermittent squeak when turning right started last week.

I could maybe drop it in to the original dealer for a second opinion as I'll be down the country later this week

colm_mcm

Wouldn't be any harm, just get an idea what they think needs doing.