Price of top mounts!!!!!

[IanClements]

Just been quoted £99.63 +VAT for a top mount at Toyota - 48609-17020. Pretty disgusted, these used to be around £60 inc VAT.

Anyone else had this or am I being scammed by this dealer - Star City, Birmingham.

[toxo]

That sounds about right for the retail price.

[IanClements]

The garage I use has offered to get one trade price for me which I guess is the best offer I'll get.

Really grates me that the MK2 mounts are all over ebay for £60 but the MK1 mounts are twice the price. Money grabbing bu99ers!

Rant over....unless someone wants to start me off again.

[Charged]

Try Trevor at Tcb for good used items

[elbon50]

What problem are you having with your top mounts Ian ?

Front or rear?

I may be able to help you with good used

Peter

[IanClements]

I put the car in for a wheel alignment because the steering was off centre and they found play in one of the top mounts, also a knackered lower ball joint.

I think they've ordered one for me now so thanks for the offer anyway; would prefer to put new stuff on though. Lucky I already had one mount I picked up cheap off Ebay years ago when they weren't that expensive so I'm doing the pair.

[Donato]

Just checked on my system and that price seems right to me! It must of been a while a go when they were £60?

It's possible they've changed supplier or they are superor to previous ones.

[elbon50]

Have never had the need to try it :

But think it would be an easy job to change the ball bearing in a top mount for a brand spanking new one

If so then why buy a complete mount

[MartG]

If so then why buy a complete mount

Because the rubber in the mount also degrades over time