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Old 05-20-2008, 10:55 AM
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Default Pricing an alternator change, Did I pay too much?
Hey all,

I'm horrible with buyer remorse but I really want to trust my local Audi mechanic here in the sticks (Lake Co.).

Bad alternator bearings means I have to get a new one. Throw in an oil change and some labor('00 A6 4.2) and the total was $843.70.

Did I pay too much? Was it fair pricing?
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You got hosed.<ul><li><a href="http://www.pelicanparts.com/euro/catalog/shopcart/W034/POR_W034_ELchrg_pg1.htm">Pelican Parts</a></li></ul>
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Old 05-20-2008, 11:41 AM
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oh no no no, Those are rebuilts, I paid 356 for a new one (i think)
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Default That leaves about ~$500 for labor and an oil change. Seems high to me.
But then again, I don't know how many book hours an alternator change takes.
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Why did you get a new one?
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I better call CPT............
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cant ya do it yourself?
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