Local mechanic pricing, what a joke!
Apr 19, 2020 18:37:08 GMT -5
Darin, Ronv69, and 5 more like this
Post by trailboss on Apr 19, 2020 18:37:08 GMT -5
Our 2007 Dodge Nitro is starting to give a rough ride, so I took it into Big O tires for a suspension inspection.
They determined that the shocks and struts need replaced, and they found that both lower control arms are cracked.
The prices quoted for parts was $1,876.00, with labor $2,500.00
The estimate shows the parts numbers that they get exclusively from Napa, all Napa Branded parts. (fortunately they show all of the NAPA parts numbers.
I checked my prices buying the same parts from Napa, and my price is $1,181.49
I went online to rockauto and with upgraded parts, all the KYB shocks and struts I get a $50.00 mail rebate, and the retailmenot discount code of 5% off on all purchases.
www.rockauto.com/
Cost or parts is $430.74, shipping and taxes bring it to $489.00.
My son in laws, brother in law that is a mechanic said he would do the work for nothing, but he will be paid generously generously, fed and have a meal and drinks along with a fine cigar.
And...if the lower control arms are not really showing signs of cracking, purchases through Paypal include free return shipping.
I realize that the local shop has to pay for overhead in the form of rent, wages, benefits, etc... but this seems crazy.
They determined that the shocks and struts need replaced, and they found that both lower control arms are cracked.
The prices quoted for parts was $1,876.00, with labor $2,500.00
The estimate shows the parts numbers that they get exclusively from Napa, all Napa Branded parts. (fortunately they show all of the NAPA parts numbers.
I checked my prices buying the same parts from Napa, and my price is $1,181.49
I went online to rockauto and with upgraded parts, all the KYB shocks and struts I get a $50.00 mail rebate, and the retailmenot discount code of 5% off on all purchases.
www.rockauto.com/
Cost or parts is $430.74, shipping and taxes bring it to $489.00.
My son in laws, brother in law that is a mechanic said he would do the work for nothing, but he will be paid generously generously, fed and have a meal and drinks along with a fine cigar.
And...if the lower control arms are not really showing signs of cracking, purchases through Paypal include free return shipping.
I realize that the local shop has to pay for overhead in the form of rent, wages, benefits, etc... but this seems crazy.
