Brakes: - Special Offer on Discs and Pads

Harley Dave · Aug 30th, 2019, 18:53

2011 XC90 Exec 200HP

Having just had my annual service and MOT, at my local indie, I requested a price for replacing the front brakes (discs and pads) as they had been advised as "needing replacement in 3000 miles"

Quote was for £371.34 for 100% genuine Volvo components inc. fitting and VAT

I thought that was a bit steep (although there was 15% discount applied to the parts) so I thought I'd try elsewhere.

A quick search of eBay found Caffyns Volvo in Eastbourne with just what I wanted for £178.90 inc VAT and Carriage

That gives me almost £200 to spend on someone to fit them if I decide not to do it myself.

I had a chat with Chris Gander of Caffyns and he told me these items are on special offer from Volvo right now which is why they are about half price.

I've ordered them as they won't "go off" and I'll get my local mechanic to check & and show me how bad the current pads/discs are and we'll either swap them out now or wait until they've worn a bit more.

Cheers

Dave

doolie · Aug 31st, 2019, 17:06

rybrooktradeparts on eBay doing them for £169.99 delivered.

Harley Dave · Aug 31st, 2019, 18:02

Yep - I saw that but I don't know who they are.

I've used Caffyns before.

Cheers

Dave

Parisien · Aug 31st, 2019, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley Dave

Yep - I saw that but I don't know who they are.

I've used Caffyns before.

Cheers

Dave

Ditto for Caffyns, very pleasant to deal with and decent saving.

P

XC90Mk1 · Aug 31st, 2019, 19:02

I have used Chris and Ashley at Caffyns for my Volvo over the last 30k and 18 months.

They simply can not be beaten for price/convenience and quality, absolutely first class.

S60D5-185 · Aug 31st, 2019, 20:28

Easy job to do both front and rear.

Harley Dave · Aug 31st, 2019, 23:36

All good to hear - thanks guys

Cheers

Dave

jora1981 · Sep 1st, 2019, 14:18

Rear discs & pads are also well priced @£137.49 delivered. Will be ordering a set soon.

Dastardly Diesel · Sep 2nd, 2019, 16:32

£371 for genuine Volvo parts fitted isn't a bad price, particularly as you get a 2 year warranty on the parts. It's not the cheapest, but far from extortionate.

That said, if you're able to do it yourself and save a few Bob then go for it!

No Caffyn's near me, they all appear to be on the south coast region, but my Dad lives near one...

Aug 30th, 2019, 18:53	#1
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:18 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Special Offer on Discs and Pads 2011 XC90 Exec 200HP Having just had my annual service and MOT, at my local indie, I requested a price for replacing the front brakes (discs and pads) as they had been advised as "needing replacement in 3000 miles" Quote was for £371.34 for 100% genuine Volvo components inc. fitting and VAT I thought that was a bit steep (although there was 15% discount applied to the parts) so I thought I'd try elsewhere. A quick search of eBay found Caffyns Volvo in Eastbourne with just what I wanted for £178.90 inc VAT and Carriage That gives me almost £200 to spend on someone to fit them if I decide not to do it myself. I had a chat with Chris Gander of Caffyns and he told me these items are on special offer from Volvo right now which is why they are about half price. I've ordered them as they won't "go off" and I'll get my local mechanic to check & and show me how bad the current pads/discs are and we'll either swap them out now or wait until they've worn a bit more. Cheers Dave

Aug 31st, 2019, 20:28	#6
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Easy job to do both front and rear. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Aug 31st, 2019, 17:06	#2
doolie Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2020 01:44 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: derry	rybrooktradeparts on eBay doing them for £169.99 delivered.

Aug 31st, 2019, 18:02	#3
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:18 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Yep - I saw that but I don't know who they are. I've used Caffyns before. Cheers Dave

Aug 31st, 2019, 19:02	#5
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	I have used Chris and Ashley at Caffyns for my Volvo over the last 30k and 18 months. They simply can not be beaten for price/convenience and quality, absolutely first class.

Aug 31st, 2019, 23:36	#7
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:18 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	All good to hear - thanks guys Cheers Dave

Sep 1st, 2019, 14:18	#8
jora1981 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: dundee	Rear discs & pads are also well priced @£137.49 delivered. Will be ordering a set soon.

Sep 2nd, 2019, 16:32	#9
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	£371 for genuine Volvo parts fitted isn't a bad price, particularly as you get a 2 year warranty on the parts. It's not the cheapest, but far from extortionate. That said, if you're able to do it yourself and save a few Bob then go for it! No Caffyn's near me, they all appear to be on the south coast region, but my Dad lives near one...

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