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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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has anyone had any experience with going to kiwkfit for their replacement of brake pads (parts and fitting)

I have booked mine in at the slough branch for wens, but im hoping you guys can tell me if im making a mistake going with them.

Anyone got any recommendation of where i can go?

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Uh, I would never use them to be honest. If they're using Honda pads, it might not be too bad (although they are very easy to do yourself if you have an hr to spare). But if they're using their own brand of pads, I wouldn't touch them.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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How much are they charging you for the fitting? Most Honda dealers will do the job for
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:49 AM
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Personally I would use kwik fit, but not knowing your area I can't recommend anyone else, if you do land there keep an eye on the proceedings and make sure you're given a guaranteed price for the job, these places have a habit of finding extra work needing done.

Sir. have you seen the state of your discs? For a small extra charge etc.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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Is this thread a joke
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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I hope so
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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I wouldn't even consider them as an option. I'm sure kwik fit use budget parts for their work. You drive a highly refined sports car, the one area you wouldn't want to skimp on is the brakes.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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TBH, if you supplied the parts, i'd be very interested in how Kwikfit do.

Lets say they charged
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 04:54 AM
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Im pretty sure they would only want to do business with their own parts
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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They do have a "we'll replace your pads for free forever" type deal as well IIRC.
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