RE: 145QV Shock Absorbers

["Nick Koleszar" <nick@domain.elided>]

Richard

Seeing as how you can get adjustable AVOs for around #200 for a set, #800
sounds a bit of a rip to me. I can't believe the standard shocks are going
to be better and I can't believe it can really cost #600 to get them fitted.

Seek other garages for their assesment, would be my advice.

I would even go so far as to contact Elite in Dagenham.
http://www.elitedirect.com

I have bought many tyres from them and have always been very impressed with
their prices and service. I think they are worth the trip. I dunno if they
do AVO, though.

nk

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>
> Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 18:23:02 -0000
> From: "Richard Borrett"<brich@domain.elided>
> Subject: 145QV Shock Absorbers
>
> Hi all,
>
> I owned an Alfa 145 QV since new for almost three years and I've
> managed to
> travel 49,000 miles without mishap. I recently had my car serviced, and I
> reported a problem around the front suspension (knocking sound over bumps,
> ie: shock absorbers). Anyway, all the shock absorbers need replacing (the
> front-right is leaking, and the rears are starting to). Would
> this surprise
> anyone? I've had the car assessed by the warranty/insurance guy
> today at the
> dealership, and they've said that it's normal wear and tear. Do I
> still have
> a case on the warranty (it has the standard UK 3 year package).
>
> Any comments/suggestions? I'm considering going to a high-street
> name to get
> the shocks done (Main dealer has quoted me 800 pounds). What shock make
> should I go for?
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> Richard Borrett
> Hitchin, UK.
>
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