Raped...on labor costs
04-07-2007, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by unit213
I used to do the same thing. My last mod that I did myself was installing
a ported Eaton on my Cobra. I called it quits after that. I'd rather
just pay the $$$ and not have to hassle with it. I used to enjoy the
learning experience. I certainly don't know all there is to know about
cars, but I know enough to where there isn't much of a learning
experience anymore in terms of installing mods.
a ported Eaton on my Cobra. I called it quits after that. I'd rather
just pay the $$$ and not have to hassle with it. I used to enjoy the
learning experience. I certainly don't know all there is to know about
cars, but I know enough to where there isn't much of a learning
experience anymore in terms of installing mods.
04-07-2007, 02:37 PM
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i work at a chevy buick dealer and we charge $85 an hour for labor i only see $16 of that for every hour of labor i turn "flat rate tech" the dealers make a killing off you guys and evrybody else except me i work on my car for free.
04-09-2007, 10:17 AM
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on the tutorial side, one of the biggest helps i have had with cars i am unfamiliar with is the AUTO ZONE web site. There are a lot of other part stores i would rather go to (support you local store!!!) but on thier site, it give a full detailed and descriptive "how-to" on most parts. check it out i found it very useful...
04-09-2007, 10:29 AM
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Our local libraries have the actual dealership service manuals for every vehicle that's made and they can be checked out for 3 weeks for free. You may want to check your local library if you want to save a few bucks by not buying your own manual.
04-09-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by unit213
I'm talking about performance shops guys...not dealers. The only time your
car should ever be at a dealer is when you buy it!
car should ever be at a dealer is when you buy it!
Not true!!! I had the dealer mount and balance a new set of tires for my Z28. They rode smooth out of the dealership and still ride smooth 20,000 miles later. Probably cost me $40 more, but the job was done right.
I got sick of taking my car to the local hilljack redneck tire shops in town. They can't balance a low profile tire to save their life. I knew the Chevy dealership would do it right because they work on Corvettes all day long.
Alexander Chevrolet in Murfreesboro FTW!!!(still not taking it there if something breaks though)
