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Re: Outrageous price for oil change and tire rotation? Posted by JustinHiFi [Email] (#829) [Profile/Gallery] (more from JustinHiFi) on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:03:25 In Reply to: Outrageous price for oil change and tire rotation?, Philly_Mike, Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:52:46 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Same service here would be $106 out the door. As Swedcare says, when taking to a Saab specialist expect the prices to be higher than Jiffy but coming with that should be added services as well.
The B207 takes 6.25-6.5qt of Mobil 1 0w40 which runs about $9ea, add $8 for a genuine Saab/Delco oil filter. Typically when rotating shops will also throw the wheels on the balancer to ensure they are still true and have not been bent. Will also scan the vehicle with the Tech 2 to make sure no DTCs have surfaced, check all exterior bulbs and a short road test. Usually takes 45 min real time of hands on vehicle. Does not include scheduling, invoicing, etc. Also keep in mind the unseen fixed costs of operating a shop. Overhead such as rent and building costs, utility bills, capital such as lifts and tire machines, parts inventory, shop insurance, schooling and ASE certs, Saab Service Programming/TIS2Web subscription, plus $$ to reinvest back into the business to buy additional tooling to stay current.
If your able to rotate tires in 5 minutes, perhaps skip that on the RO next time and DIY. Depending on your region and specific services given, $125 is very well within reason.
JustinHiFi
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_______________________________________ JustinHiFi Strictly Saab Inc. Melbourne, FL Current: -1991 900 S-PG MT -2001 9-5 Wagon AT -2006 9-3 SS AT Past: -1964 96 2-Smoke MT -1967 96 v4 MT -1983 900 Turbo MT -1985 900 SPG MT -1988 9000 Turbo Black MT -1988 9000 Turbo White AT -1990 900 SPG Red MT -1990 900 SPG Black MT -1991 9000 Turbo MT -1991 900 SPG Red MT -1992 9000 Griffin AT -2000 9-5 Aero Sedan MT -2001 9-5 Aero Wagon MT -2008 9-3 2.0T Sedan AT
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