Spring Install Cost?

[Borg54]

I called around to a few shops today and I was very surprised at the quotes I got for installing H&R Springs on my 2013 A7.

I wanted to get a ballpark from folks on here. What have others paid?

I have swapped springs on lots of cars and it's always pretty straightforward. I am pretty busy right now so I figured I would have a shop do it. Based on the quotes I am getting, is this a much more complex job on an A7 than other cars?


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[DoughBoyFreshLV]

I called around to a few shops today and I was very surprised at the quotes I got for installing H&R Springs on my 2013 A7.

I wanted to get a ballpark from folks on here. What have others paid?

I have swapped springs on lots of cars and it's always pretty straightforward. I am pretty busy right now so I figured I would have a shop do it. Based on the quotes I am getting, is this a much more complex job on an A7 than other cars?


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I paid like 150 plus 100 for an alignment

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[cesar_310]

Think i paid around 200 for my 2012 A6

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[Borg54]

The shops I called wanted $700-$900. Seemed way high, I figured there was something I was missing.

Anyone have suggestions for a reasonable shop in Marin area?


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[flyfishing]

Man 150-200 for install is amazingly cheap. I've NEVER had spring install that cheap for any cars that I've had. I would say typical rate for me has been about 500.

[P_G]

Talking of springs has anyone fitted the KW adjustable lowering springs to their car? Thinking of some for my RS. The price the Op quoted is quite steep, even on a DRC car I wouldn't pay that. Talking about 3 hours labor and an alignment so 4 hours max?

[Los Cuentos]

Talking of springs has anyone fitted the KW adjustable lowering springs to their car? Thinking of some for my RS. The price the Op quoted is quite steep, even on a DRC car I wouldn't pay that. Talking about 3 hours labor and an alignment so 4 hours max?

I have a KW coilover kit installed under my C7.
Very impressed from the rid quality!

[P_G]

Thanks Los Cuentos but rather than coilovers I'm just looking at their adjustable lowering springs. I want to retain DRC on my RS7

[PKmode]

I had quotes of between $300-600. Paid closer to the latter as they were reputable and I know the guys. They complained about the tool, or lack there of. I guess there is of course a specific VAG tool that makes this really easy but if you don't have it, not so much. It is to compress the spring for removal.

Then, I brought it to the dealer for a laser alignment as close to my spec as possible. I know the service writer and they give you a print out of what they could achieve.

All in, it was like $750 plus the cost of the springs.