QuattroJay

Should the prices for the parts the tech used be comparable to the prices found on online parts places?

vtlew

At least double the online price. Mechanics make money by buying at wholesale prices and selling at retail. A lot higher than online.

4Driver4

He should be charging you list price, not on-line discount pricing.

Pre95

This is why a lot of shops wont install customer owned parts (they will tell you it's a warranty thing blah blah blah, it's because there bread and butter is the parts counter!). Dont get it wrong though, this isn't a bad thing. I actually will spend a tad more on parts just to keep my local shop alive.

CrazyCab

What price did you pay ?

QuattroJay

Thanks for the info guys. He does good work, I noticed most parts were double online prices

koopS2

"I actually will spend a tad more on parts just to keep my local shop alive" - I won't.

Pre95

Not to mention half the parts places you spending money at online are going overseas. Spend a little of your money in america...

koopS2

Sorry, I couldn't resist. I understand the argument.

I actually try to spend as little as possible on my coupe, and in the case where I do have to go to the shop, it is because I do not have the tools to do it.