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Catalytic converter replacement cost?
HUNTIN4SIX:
Off subject but on topic....some mechanics have really jacked up prices. $155/hr. over here for just a backwoods mechanic. Just got quoted 30k for a Chev. lml long block rebuilt. Absolutely crazy.....
jackelope:
--- Quote from: boneaddict on January 01, 2025, 12:39:35 PM ---I’d say essentially anything you can do outside of a dealership, do it outside the dealership. I priced a spare rim for an extra spare. Dodge quoted me 2k. I got it at schwabs for 300.
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Assuming you quoted a replacement factory wheel at the dealer and an aftermarket wheel that would work at Schwab’s since they don’t sell factory wheels. Even $300 seems steep in my opinion.
Brakes at Schwabs cost more than what we charge. We’re also cheaper on tires than Schwabs.
boneaddict:
300 seemed steep to me also, but after the 2k quote I was primed to be fleeced. Yeah, never do your brakes at Schwab’s
Sandberm:
--- Quote from: HUNTIN4SIX on January 01, 2025, 12:41:23 PM ---Off subject but on topic....some mechanics have really jacked up prices. $155/hr. over here for just a backwoods mechanic. Just got quoted 30k for a Chev. lml long block rebuilt. Absolutely crazy.....
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I asked my step son what they charge at the shop he works at. He said it was between 140 and 160 but he couldn't remember the exact number.
Heck, I was shocked last month when i hired a plumber and their rate was $219/hour if I remember right.
Back on topic. Last windshield I had replaced on my chevy s10 was in April of 2019 at Safelite. It was a little under $350. Of course in October of that same year something hit it and put a softball size smash in it, I decided to live with it.
At 305,000 miles the steering is getting a bit loose in my little truck and I wonder if i have the patience to try and tackle what it takes to do that job.
EnglishSetter:
--- Quote from: boneaddict on January 01, 2025, 12:39:35 PM ---I’d say essentially anything you can do outside of a dealership, do it outside the dealership. I priced a spare rim for an extra spare. Dodge quoted me 2k. I got it at schwabs for 300.
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^^^^this. Dealers don't even want to service 12 year old cars.
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