Omega Rear springs broke

[michael kinsella]

When getting new rear tyres at Costco recently it was pointed out to me that
both rear coil springs were broken.
The car still drives as normal as the both broke at the bottom coil where
the spring tapers in diamater.
How much should this job cost to do. Might have a go myself if I can borrow
some spring compressors. It looks a simple job but is it necessarl to undo
the shock bottom bolt?
..Finally does anyone know the price of a pair of coil springs from Vauxhall
or any independent retailers. Dont want to spend a fortune as I am getting
rid of the car soon but not before the next mot.
Thanks in advance,
regards,
Michael.

 

[rp]

..Finally does anyone know the price of a pair of coil springs from Vauxhall
or any independent retailers. Dont want to spend a fortune as I am getting
rid of the car soon but not before the next mot.

Mine were replaced for œ32.54 each + VAT last year. I don't know if
that included the labour since it was in for a service as well and
there is a separate labour charge for that. I had it done at a local
independent and they usually include labour with the price of the item
on the invoice.

 

[michael kinsella]

..Finally does anyone know the price of a pair of coil springs from Vauxhall
or any independent retailers. Dont want to spend a fortune as I am getting
rid of the car soon but not before the next mot.

Mine were replaced for o32.54 each + VAT last year. I don't know if
that included the labour since it was in for a service as well and
there is a separate labour charge for that. I had it done at a local
independent and they usually include labour with the price of the item
on the invoice.

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Regards - Rodney Pont
The from address exists but is mostly dumped,
please send any emails to the address below
e-mail ngpsm4 (at) infohitsystems (dot) ltd (dot) uk

Thanks Rod. Thats reasonable . So I guess I`m looking at about £70 for the
job. Seems like rear coil springs are yet another weak point with Omegas,
regards,
Michael.

 

[Clive]

Mine were replaced for o32.54 each + VAT last year. I don't know if
that included the labour since it was in for a service as well and
there is a separate labour charge for that. I had it done at a local
independent and they usually include labour with the price of the item
on the invoice.

--
Regards - Rodney Pont
The from address exists but is mostly dumped,
please send any emails to the address below
e-mail ngpsm4 (at) infohitsystems (dot) ltd (dot) uk

Thanks Rod. Thats reasonable . So I guess I`m looking at about £70 for the
job. Seems like rear coil springs are yet another weak point with Omegas,
regards,
Michael.

i cant wait to get rid of my omega..shame really as the next owner will
benefit from the work ive had done...but its value is going quicker than the
petrol now.

 

[adder]

Thanks Rod. Thats reasonable . So I guess I`m looking at about £70 for the
job. Seems like rear coil springs are yet another weak point with Omegas,
regards,
Michael.

I'm sure you could get them cheaper than that. I doubt you need a
spring compressor - probably just undo the shocks, jack the car,
remove & replace.
I've had broken springs on a 3 year old BMW so it's not just Vauxhall.
& it passed an MoT like it too.

 

[rp]

I'm sure you could get them cheaper than that. I doubt you need a
spring compressor - probably just undo the shocks, jack the car,
remove & replace.
I've had broken springs on a 3 year old BMW so it's not just Vauxhall.
& it passed an MoT like it too.

Yes, the guy in the garage said if it was only in for an MOT it would
have passed since he wouldn't have seen the broken springs if he hadn't
taken the wheel off, the brake fluid was replaced, and they could have
been broken for the previous MOT.

 

[michael kinsella]

Well I rang my local main dealer Pentagon Vauxhall and they Quoted me £270
for 2 rear coil springs!!!!. They must be joking.
Having declined their offer I rang around a few motor factors and the
cheapest I found was £70 for the pair . I dont know what the quality is like
but I may take a chance on them.. If anyone knows of anywhere better please
l;et me know,
regards,
Michael.

 

[adder]

Well I rang my local main dealer Pentagon Vauxhall and they Quoted me £270
for 2 rear coil springs!!!!. They must be joking.
Having declined their offer I rang around a few motor factors and the
cheapest I found was £70 for the pair . I dont know what the quality is like
but I may take a chance on them.. If anyone knows of anywhere better please
l;et me know,
regards,
Michael.


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Tried www.autovaux.com?
Or get used ones.

 

[Mike]

I'm sure you could get them cheaper than that. I doubt you need a
spring compressor - probably just undo the shocks, jack the car,
remove & replace.

Keep an eye on the brake lines though.....