UK Car Repair: bmw, rubber bush, ebay


Question
Please how much should it cost to fix a lower ball joint front side, a off side rear training arm rubber bush and a new number plate. Thank you I have been quoted £295 from an MOT check. Thank you

Answer
I'd have it done for ~£100 (purely parts cost), including finding parts on ebay and from oweners clubs etc.

Number plates around £19.99, Whole ball joint under £50, maybe £25ish if you really shop around - and one suspension bush £25 tops.

He's charging £195 labour realistically.

£170 is what I'd like to pay, £200 is the LIMIT, £295 is very excessive.