Shannon 4801
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I have taken my 2001 1.9 diesel multipla to the same garage since I purchased it in May 2011. Since the end of September 2012 we have noticebly heard (more than usual) a knocking sound - which we always declared sounded like it was coming from the back end. *Definately more noticeable with weight in the boot.
The garage have replaced the track rod end (so had to have the wheels tracked as well). The knocking sound was still there so this time we had a nearside front shock absorber & coil spring. All in all setting me back aroun 260 quid! Only to discover the noise is still there. I complained & the garage looked at it again for free.
I have now been told my Multipla needs new rear radius arms on both sides; quoted approx 400 quid including parts/fitting/vat.
Had a look on ebay, saw radius arm repair kits on Ebay around 20/25 pound. Garage said these would only last around 3 mths - I need 2 complete arms. Saw some a few months ago on shop4parts at 88.26 each (105.91 with vat + 6.95 p&p). Is this my only option??
Am a bit concerned as whilst we've been saving to get rear radius arms done, we've had to take the car back into the garage (last Weds) as we can hear a noise on the front this time; my partner said he has heard a 'clunk' sound on a couple of occaisions and it's not steering properly, 'loose?' Garage have told us it's the anti-roll bar / bushes & will cost us around 167 to fix (I presume this is all in??)
My partner said to go ahead then, but within a few hours had found the part (what we think is the part 24.99 each on ebay). Rang the garage back, asked if we could order these instead but was told it was too late to cancel the order. We said ok as we don't want to upset anyone. We had the car back as were told the parts wouldn't be in until next week (now this week).
Our MOT is up on 14th Feb so presume I need all thes fixing for it to pass? Looks like i'm gonna be spending 500 pounds plus to get my Multipla fixed.
Advice please from anyone at all who knows about Multiplas....Is it time I gave up on this one??
The garage have replaced the track rod end (so had to have the wheels tracked as well). The knocking sound was still there so this time we had a nearside front shock absorber & coil spring. All in all setting me back aroun 260 quid! Only to discover the noise is still there. I complained & the garage looked at it again for free.
I have now been told my Multipla needs new rear radius arms on both sides; quoted approx 400 quid including parts/fitting/vat.
Had a look on ebay, saw radius arm repair kits on Ebay around 20/25 pound. Garage said these would only last around 3 mths - I need 2 complete arms. Saw some a few months ago on shop4parts at 88.26 each (105.91 with vat + 6.95 p&p). Is this my only option??
Am a bit concerned as whilst we've been saving to get rear radius arms done, we've had to take the car back into the garage (last Weds) as we can hear a noise on the front this time; my partner said he has heard a 'clunk' sound on a couple of occaisions and it's not steering properly, 'loose?' Garage have told us it's the anti-roll bar / bushes & will cost us around 167 to fix (I presume this is all in??)
My partner said to go ahead then, but within a few hours had found the part (what we think is the part 24.99 each on ebay). Rang the garage back, asked if we could order these instead but was told it was too late to cancel the order. We said ok as we don't want to upset anyone. We had the car back as were told the parts wouldn't be in until next week (now this week).
Our MOT is up on 14th Feb so presume I need all thes fixing for it to pass? Looks like i'm gonna be spending 500 pounds plus to get my Multipla fixed.
Advice please from anyone at all who knows about Multiplas....Is it time I gave up on this one??