Date:         Tue, 20 Nov 2001 21:18:46 +0000
Reply-To:     jboldway@INTCON.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "James T." <jboldway@INTCON.NET>
Subject:      Repairs - was Newbie Post
Comments: cc: jboldway@cottagesoft.com

Phaedra said:
>If it weren't for fear of being
>royally flamed, I'd be inclined to speculate that those of us who pay for
>professional wrenching actually spend less & have more dependable vehicles.
>Yikes!--I'm already ducking as I don my asbestos jump suit...   ; }

How true. Just got my repair bill as I had a blown out exhaust system and front
brakes that were so toasted the rotors had 1/16" scores in them.
This shows the importance of tracking down a good mechanic - here's my bill:
Parts $102.55 Labor $85. "Front brake job: New rotors, remove bearings, clean
and repack, new pads."
Parts $20.00 Labor $65 "R&R rear exhaust crack(ed) pipe. Weld flange to pipe on
#3 + #4 side. Remove broken bolt from head on #1 + #2 side and retap. New
gaskets.

???? $85 labor for a front brake job with new rotors????? This guy is going to
get one hell of a big Christmas present!
Why would I even bother to do my own work when prices are this low? $15 for an
oil change including oil!


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