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Posted by DSH [Email] (more from DSH) on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:23:25
In Reply to: Are those dealer prices?, LesH, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:22:15
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I was thinking the same as Les! You are likely being charged full rate for each item, when lots of overlap should be driving the price of the total repair cost down.
These cars are easy DIY, but also, a reputable shop can keep these cars on the road for about the same cost of an average auto. SAAB engineering will go well into the 300k miles range.
Unfortunately, one or two big repairs at a full-cost shop will demoralize owners. Or, a bad wrench job will result in a costly replacement part.
See the Mechanics section below for a shop that others in your area recommend. You'll likely save 40% by doing this.
Search for the easy repairs (fluids, filters, brakes, and plugs) on this site, send the belts and alignment work to the shop.
Best wishes!
posted by 68.82.21...
Posts in this Thread:
- $3626 made my decision, apkirby, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:19:10
- Take it to Swedecar next time, john b, Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:09:18
- My dealer wanted $600 for 90K service..., jgARC03SW , Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:49:42
- Huh? A rebuilt alternator from eEuroparts is, Noel, Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:49:23
- Re: $3626 made my decision, AG in DFW, Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:39:19
- Actually, $3046......, Bill U, Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:33:36
- Re: $3626 made my decision, TG, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:07:46
- Are those dealer prices?, LesH, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:22:15
- not a dealer, apkirby, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:27:24
- ditto, DSH, Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:23:25 <-- Viewing This Message
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