Vauxhall Omega is £166 inc vat a good price to replace a split coolant hose

Car: Vauxhall Omega
Variant: 2.2 auto
Model Year: 2003
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
I have no idea if this a reasonable price ? To replace a split hose on my omega 2.2 auto
Apparently the part has to be ordered and I know it's a bit tricky to get to ?
Posted: Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
It all depends on what hose , price of hose , where the hose is etc. If that is a dealership price they will be quoting a standard time for the job .Obviously it will be dearer at a dealership as they have higher labour charges than a small independant garage and will fit original equipment parts . You probably could get it cheaper if you wanted to shop around , is it worth the hassle ?
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
When you take into account that dealerships are charging around £100 an hour labour (give or take a bit), then the cost of the hose - which is not cheap (genuine part), also they will charge for antifreeze to refill coolant--also not cheap.........Yep, it all adds up unfortunately.
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
I think that is a reasonable price to pay.As some of these coolant hoses are a nightmare to get to especially if at the rear of the engine.
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
personallyy i would get one from a scrap yard and fit it myself.
Posted Mar 12, 2013 (11 years ago)
Scrappy parts are some times a lottery but you would probably be okay with a hose ,If you wanted to save money,Good idea!Personally I would go new part.
Posted Mar 12, 2013 (11 years ago)
If it's an awkward job to do , you dont want to do it twice by fitting second hand parts that dont last .
Posted Mar 12, 2013 (11 years ago)
"It depends on what hose,how much it is,and where It goes". Really!!!
Posted Mar 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
"It depends on what hose,how much it is,and where It goes". Really!!!

As the poster doesn't mention what hose it is ,I think you must agree that unless the info is supplied , that is a perfectly justified assumption . Unless you are psychic too Sherlock as well as sarcastic . Still you will do anything to get your post count up it would seem .


Posted Mar 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
Ditto!!!Just following your lead!!
Posted Mar 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
Life is too short to get needlessly involved arguing with someone like you .So I will leave it to you with your pearls of wisdom like " Get yourself a small extendable inspection mirror and a torch and have a look around "




Posted Mar 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
PMSL.... hit a nerve????
Posted Mar 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
Took you long enough to answer .I dont know why I would be upset with anything you would say and I wont lower the forum by responding to your childish comments .Night night , flower .
Posted Mar 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
Actually I have better things to do hence my post count is nowhere near as high as yours.But I now realise why so many have stopped posting so like them I shall do the same! I think the site should be renamed in your honour... "Ask Whittinghame" ...
Posted Mar 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
No need to stop posting , your input , edpecially with the Peugeots is always welcome by myself .It seemed strange you would pull out a three day old post already answered by four members to make a sarcastic remark and then spit the dummy out of the pram.The more answers and replies that the members can get is a benefit , provided they are accurate and relating to the problem .Slagging others off and getting personal does no one any good and is not what people want to see .Being retired does give me more time to respond to any questions posed and try and help on the forum which I have tried to do over the last few years to build up the site.No hard feelings on my side if you want to bury the hatchet (as long as it's not in my head ! )and carry on helping the forum .
Posted Mar 15, 2013 (11 years ago)
you were ROBBED The car is not worth a lot more.
Posted Mar 15, 2013 (11 years ago)

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