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Houston Mechanic Trying to Screw Me?
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:04 am
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:04 am
$99 diagnostic fee when I knew what was wrong with the car
$84 for a fuel injection kit
Altenator went bad and the car died at midnight heading back from the airport. Triple A recommended the place and i went with it since I'm new to Houston
$84 for a fuel injection kit
Altenator went bad and the car died at midnight heading back from the airport. Triple A recommended the place and i went with it since I'm new to Houston
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Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:06 am to TigerBait1127
what if you were wrong about what the car trouble was all about? They prob have to do the diag no matter what.
Dunno about the FI kit.
Dunno about the FI kit.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:06 am to TigerBait1127
Get Hammertime and go kick their arses. Be sure to look at their hands first.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:08 am to dagrippa
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have to do the diag no matter what.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:09 am to dagrippa
I mean $830 for an alternator and battery (doubt that was needed) replacement is kind of absurd.
This is really the first time I've ever had car issues, so I'm genuinely curious. It seems like they did good work and had it ready same day.
This is really the first time I've ever had car issues, so I'm genuinely curious. It seems like they did good work and had it ready same day.
This post was edited on 9/22/15 at 9:18 am
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:11 am to TigerBait1127
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$400
Waits says the average price to replace an alternator with a remanufactured one is $400, while Gunning adds that a remanufactured alternator on a typical, domestic car, costs about $300 to $500, including parts and labor. The price of a new alternator can run from $500 to $1,000.Jan 19, 2015
from google. add on another ~$100 for a battery.
This post was edited on 9/22/15 at 9:11 am
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:12 am to TigerBait1127
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I mean $830 for an alternator and battery (doubt that was needed) replacement is kind of absurd.
Depends on the car, tbh.
Some alternators are high cost and can be difficult to change.
What kind of car?
A battery is gonna be around $100, at least.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:16 am to TigerBait1127
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830 for an alternator and battery (doubt that was needed) replacement is kind of absurd.
Yep it is. Only way around it is swapping them out yourself and saving almost half the cost in labor.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:18 am to VetteGuy
Confused about the FI kit...was that something you requested in addition to replacing the alternator/battery?
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:19 am to VetteGuy
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What kind of car?
2007 FJ Cruiser.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:19 am to Tigeralum2008
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Confused about the FI kit...was that something you requested in addition to replacing the alternator/battery?
No, which is the one i have the biggest issue with
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:20 am to TigerBait1127
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$99 diagnostic fee when I knew what was wrong with the car
Tell him F off and do what you ask him to fix. If not, you'll take your car elsewhere where they do this for free (lots of places do it these days). He doesn't have some magic diagnostic reader back there that a common person can't get ahold of.
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$84 for a fuel injection kit
Just look up the price online and compare. O-Reilly or Autozone probably carries the part. Go buy it yourself and tell them to put it in for you. If they give you some crazy labor charge, then look up a video on how to replace it and see how involved it is. If it takes someone on youtube 10 minutes to replace, then don't pay the guy $200 in labor.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:21 am to meeple
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Yep it is. Only way around it is swapping them out yourself and saving almost half the cost in labor.
I dont think there was any issue with the battery. It jump starts fine and was holding a charge fine until the alternator went out. I don't mind paying for the new battery, but I'm just not sure it was warranted
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:22 am to SUB
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Just look up the price online and compare. O-Reilly or Autozone probably carries the part. Go buy it yourself and tell them to put it in for you. I
I just don't understand what it has to do with the alternator/battery
Wife picked it up and paid for it already, so it is probably a lost cause. Just want to be knowledgeable for next time
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:24 am to TigerBait1127
A quick google shows a range of $200 to $400 for the alternator.
A 2007 would def. need a battery, if the OEM battery had never been changed.
I don't think you got hosed.
A 2007 would def. need a battery, if the OEM battery had never been changed.
I don't think you got hosed.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:26 am to TigerBait1127
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Confused about the FI kit
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the one i have the biggest issue with
Agree, that does sound like BS.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:29 am to TigerBait1127
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I mean $830 for an alternator and battery (doubt that was needed) replacement is kind of absurd.
Uh what kind of car do you drive? An F1?
I have an X5 and the battery at the DEALER is 600 which is a rip off.
Can you drive the car to another shop?
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:30 am to TigerBait1127
quote:easiest alternator in the world to change. 4.0l v-6. Only takes me like 10 minutes to change them.
2007 FJ Cruiser.
Plus the alternator for those is only like $115
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:35 am to TigerBait1127
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Houston Mechanic Trying to Screw Me?
FFS, have a little dignity. Make him buy you dinner and drinks first.
Posted on 9/22/15 at 9:37 am to meauxjeaux2
Would that improve his MPG?
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