How much do Starters on this kind of car cost? I was told by a shop that for a new starter it would cost around 300-400 dollars, but I have been told my one of the car parts stores that the have a "new" one for about $120. Can someone help me with this?!
2007-01-31 09:46:27 · 2 answers · asked by Glorylori28 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You didn't say what year it was. I have a 1990 Sentra. AutoZone wants $119 plus a $45 core charge (you get that back when you give them your old starter) for one. It lists it as a new one. One of the local mechanics tried to tell me the starter would run me $340. Whatever. Some shops will tack on a chunk of money to the parts they buy, figuring you'll never know the difference. it's why I always buy the parts myself and take them in.
Call around to the parts stores in your area and just ask.
2007-01-31 09:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jadalina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see, the shop you went to is going to buy that starter, or a cheaper one, and sell it to you for about $200 more. And I'm afraid that's standard practice in the repair industry.
Advice: Buy your own.
2007-01-31 10:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋