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Old 09-17-2014, 03:17 PM   #2
Mitsutech
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Re: Huge estimate - am I being ripped off?

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Originally Posted by Happydriver75 View Post
Hi all
I should start by saying I know very little about cars. If it moved, that'll do!
I have a 2008 Peugeot 207 and yesterday started getting an 'anti pollution fault' message on the dashboard. Took it to the dealership today and they've said that I need;

Oxygen sensor
Thermostat housing
Mass air sensor

At total cost of £598.66

I admit, I was a little naive, bought the car 18 months ago and was told it only need servicing every 2 years. I have done a lot more miles than I thought - 20,000 in the past 2 years. Garage tells me the problems are my own fault because I should have had it serviced at 10,000.

Anyway...anyone have any idea what work like this should cost me? Dealership says if I don't get it fixed, I'll have a catastrophic engine failure before too long. Feel stupid!
I pretty much specialize in Peugeots and I can tell you that you are well and truly being ripped off here!

Oxygen Sensor................. £98:40
Mass Airflow Sensor........ £68:40
Thermostat inc Housing... £30:60

Now, that's £197:40 in parts.
Add, say, £15:00 for antifreeze plus no more than an hour's labour for doing the work and you can see what I mean!

Best Wishes.

Graham.
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