Front shock absorbers

James cupra 290 black

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Apr 9, 2020
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Hi guys

I am new to the forum and I hope I am posting this in the right place. Apologies if I am in the wrong place.

I have a 2016 Leon cupra black edition. It has only covered 31,000 miles. It went for a service today and the guy said both front shock absorbers were leaking. Only very slightly. This really doesn’t sound good. On a car that is three years.

Do you guys know how much this would cost to get fixed? (I am guessing around a thousand pounds)

will seat uk be willing to contribute as it’s still a relatively new car?

Has anyone else had this problem (I did a search on the forum and couldn’t find anything)

thank you for any help.

PS this forum is amazing guys.
 

Seriously?

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It isn't unusual for Leon shocks to 'mist', there are numerous threads on here; search for 'misting shocks'. It isn't a major issue and will at worst be an MOT advisory.
If they are properly leaking then obviously they'll need replacing, but I doubt you'd be looking at anything like £1000. Decent branded standard struts can be had for about £150 a pair plus fitting (depending on the spec of your Leon).
Welcome BTW!
 

James cupra 290 black

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Apr 9, 2020
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It isn't unusual for Leon shocks to 'mist', there are numerous threads on here; search for 'misting shocks'. It isn't a major issue and will at worst be an MOT advisory.
If they are properly leaking then obviously they'll need replacing, but I doubt you'd be looking at anything like £1000. Decent branded standard struts can be had for about £150 a pair plus fitting (depending on the spec of your Leon).
Welcome BTW!
Thank you for your reply. That’s a huge relief.
 

Wilkesy

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In my previous seat had a rear shock replaced and it was £98 including labor
 
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Did you get this sorted?
Just going through this on mine at 42k miles - dealership wanted about £850 to replace both fronts (the parts cost approx. £450)
Rears are also misting.
 

SuperV8

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Did you get this sorted?
Just going through this on mine at 42k miles - dealership wanted about £850 to replace both fronts (the parts cost approx. £450)
Rears are also misting.
Genuine Front OEM dampers range from around £70-100 each depending on part number or about £226 for a DCC one. What else are they changing to get to £450!!!
 
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