Is this an expensive quote from the VW main dealer ?

I have had a service and the VW garage have quoted me the following:





Rear Axle Bushes both sides fitted: 拢154


Anti Roll Bar bushes and clamps fitted: 拢367





Is this expensive as I cannot afford this at the moment but im worried about not having it done?





thank you|||It's high. Generally the dealer will overcharge you, Try going to a smaller garage and definitely look around for a better deal. If you're young or a girl bring an older man with you. They get lower quotes statistically.|||In general all quotes from main garages are normally high. Try asking around with local, independent garages, they normally use the same genuine parts but fit them for a much cheaper price.|||id say if you took it to a garage it would cost 拢150-200 all in|||bit on the high side, but you must expect that from the main dealer!|||Strangely, I think the back axle price is pretty good, but the anti roll bar bushes are expensive - if you're on a budget, NEVER use a main dealer, you'll always be paying top prices for work.


Find a good local independent garage %26amp; use them.|||The dealers price is high because the charge 拢90 per hour labour charge where a independent garage like mine charges from as little as 拢35.00 per hour labour, this depends on the garage overheads.





the rear axle bushes cost approx 拢20.50 each + dealers 拢90.00 labour plus Vat brings the price to 拢154.00





Sorry i haven't got the other price to hand but you can see why they charge so much.





Before having the bushes replaced do you get a metal rattle sound from the suspension beneath the front floor as if the bushes are worn out you will, then will it be time to replace these.