Does this price sound ok for vent motor replacement?

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Hi all.I posted a bit back about a couple of problems with my 1995 Range Rover.Got a quote today after having the climate control looked at.It seems the motors that control the vent flaps have conked out, so the chap reckons we should replace all 3 (2 have gone, and we "may as well" replace the other too).This involves taking the dash etc. off and fitting new motors.Been quoted £430 + vat. (8 hours labour and £180 for the motors)The guy seems ok, but I have used a different garage for our other cars for years.Does this price sound ok?TIAMS

Nige · Accepted Answer

It's a big job, i think it's quite fair really.

Adam Swire · Answer

Not really.I'm in the middle of doing mine (not for the faint hearted!)Look at  for the shortcuts. Still a long and invovled job.There is a guy on ebay who will do it for £300. He is a mobile land rovermechanic. The price seems reasonable. Don't know where you live but he isbased in the midlands.Search on ebay for item no 4635926366.Adam

Adam Swire · Answer

Also it is sometimes possible to "unstick" them using testbook or theequivalent. Did you guy try that?Adam

Nige · Answer

I could have easily done mine too, but the blokes asking if thats a right price & i think it is.

Nige · Answer

You can recalibrate them, but with limited success!!!

Mark Stephens · Answer

Thanks all for the advice again. Taking the dash off is beyond me. I used to do quite a bit on an old MkIII, but these things are all computers and wires. If it can't be got off with a hammer, then it's too complicated!

William Tasso · Answer

Everything can be taken off with a hammer - it's the reassambly that's  tricky :)

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