Westroen Spheres

jonnyboy66uk · Post by **jonnyboy66uk** » 20 Nov 2005, 11:15

Has anybody ever dealt with westroen?

My xantia is due for a mot soon and i know it will need the spheres changing and i have come across westroen offering 8 spheres fitted for £200, has anybody used them and what quality are they?

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 20 Nov 2005, 11:41

How much are new ones from GSF or Eurocarparts - I think you could buy new ones and a fitting tool for less money.

jonnyboy66uk · Post by **jonnyboy66uk** » 20 Nov 2005, 12:14

i was under the impression they were about 25 each from gsf...
also are they diff to fit?

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 20 Nov 2005, 12:56

Unless you are a DIY wizzard - I'd say £200 for all 8 spheres is a very good price.
As Jeremy writes you can buy brand new spheres and a good special purpose removal tool for a little less. But the hassle involved is definately not worth the 20-35 quid (at most) you save then.

Westroen has been around for decades and is known to do their job. Note however that they may have to down most of your old spheres - as they can NOT be regassed once they have been allowed to run fully flat. The company wont do it as they know you'll be back complaining !

mattpc · Post by **mattpc** » 20 Nov 2005, 13:13

Westroen are sound. They know what they are doing and at the prices they charge it's simply not worth struggling away and doing the job yourself when they will do it for you. I've had the spheres done on both my Xantias at Westroen and they have been great.

BernieLugg · Post by **BernieLugg** » 20 Nov 2005, 18:39

Westroen also offer a 3 year guarantee on their spheres. They have a website too which details their prices etc.

JohnT · Post by **JohnT** » 21 Nov 2005, 16:15

I have dealt with Westroen and I found them to be helpful and they produce a good product. GSF are very cheap and excellent. Euro Parts are OK but I have had two failed spheres recently. What is important is to establish if you are buying a refurbished (nowt wrong with that if the job is done correctly) or a new sphere.

pie eater · Post by **pie eater** » 21 Nov 2005, 22:02

I had all 6 done on my previous Xantia 2.1TD by Westroen - 3 year guarantee, fitted quickly and with friendly, helpful Citroen friendly chat. Recommended. And what a difference driving home!