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Old 11-11-2009, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jbeckles
Check him out...He fixes all makes and models and has the latest diagnostics tools. I would dare you to find cheaper than him for the quality work.

Sam's Auto Tech Inc
773 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1L 4C2
(416) 755-5777‎
Appreciate the tip...will give him a call and see what happens.
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Originally Posted by rockblock
Thx for the recommendation...still seems high for 1 hr worth of labor (at least in my opinion)
Usual B5 break down is as follows:
Front pads, OE or equivilent(TRW, Pagid) $90/set
Front Rotors, German $90/each
Labour 1.5 hours $111

Sure, you can toss some $20 Chinese rotors at it, and a set of $25 Wagner pads... ...but then, you get what you pay for



Originally Posted by rockblock
well... I drive an "Old Audi", that's why I'm looking at some labor cost-savings ...if I could have afforded a brand new one, I probably wouldn't have been on a tight budget...

I guess I'm still looking for that 1 man, small indy shop, type of guy, that used to work for an auto repair shop (preferably Audi/VW) and decided to make a buck on his own... (it could be a long wait though.. )...

Thx for the prompt response though, I'll check them out
Old Audi, new Audi - if it's got 4 rings on the front, she ain't gonna be "cost-savings"

Shoulda bought a Toyota Corrolla

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Originally Posted by heraty_a4
No prob bud. You do make a good point about you owning an older audi. I would probably think the same way.

They slapped larger rotors on, but I do have to say the pads they put in aren't the greatest. Good luck, I'm sure someone knows another shop on this forum.
Hey heraty_a4, they would've been OE or better, less the $$ of OE pads. Should you feel they're not up to snuff, drop us a line to get resolved - we like our clients happy

OE type pads are great for high dust, low noise, everyday type driving - if you're looking for something with more bite, you need to be ready for the possibility of noise. There is always a tradeoff - low dust, low noise, high grip pads do not exist
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Labour 1.5 hours $111
Well, $111 is better than $240 ! (maybe I wasn't explicit, CT quoted me $240 just for the labor !)


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if it's got 4 rings on the front, she ain't gonna be "cost-savings"
Shoulda bought a Toyota Corrolla
Do Corrolla's come with only 2 rings on the front?
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Default Brand new oem Front brake rotors

hey rockblock,

I have a pair of brand new NEVER installed Front brake rotors for sales.

Click this link

https://www.audiforum.ca/audi-parts-...0-a4-1-8t.html

We can work out a deal if they fix your car.

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Hey heraty_a4, they would've been OE or better, less the $$ of OE pads. Should you feel they're not up to snuff, drop us a line to get resolved - we like our clients happy

OE type pads are great for high dust, low noise, everyday type driving - if you're looking for something with more bite, you need to be ready for the possibility of noise. There is always a tradeoff - low dust, low noise, high grip pads do not exist
That's good to know Bryan. I'll bring it up next time I'm around. I hope you didn't get the wrong impression when I mentioned "they slapped on.." haha. You guys are great, fyi. Oil change is due soon
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hey rockblock,

I have a pair of brand new NEVER installed Front brake rotors for sales.

Click this link

https://www.audiforum.ca/audi-parts-...0-a4-1-8t.html

We can work out a deal if they fix your car.

LMK
Thx but I have all the parts, just need the labor. Thx
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I recommend Nardi Motors
151 Nantucket Boulevard , Scarborough , ON (kennedy/lawrence)
M1P 4R5
416-701-0999

Tell them Jill and Frank with the blue Audi referred you !
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Originally Posted by audacious_chica
I recommend Nardi Motors
151 Nantucket Boulevard , Scarborough , ON (kennedy/lawrence)
M1P 4R5
416-701-0999

Tell them Jill and Frank with the blue Audi referred you !
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Krolls Auto Service

Address(map): 6098 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, M1C 1K6
Tel: 416-282-5689
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