My 2001 pontiac grand prix started overheating and I took it in and the mechanic said that it was going to cost 2400 to fix radiator and hoses. He said they all went bad. Does this sound right?
2007-03-15 04:16:38 · 4 answers · asked by Wetsy Calhoun 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'd stay well clear of this con artist and report him to authorities!
The radiator is available at most auto parts stores for about $200 or so. You can get the million mile radiator for about $370. The hoses are probably about $30-$50! A couple gallons of antifreeze for $20! 2 hours labor for an ameteur at $55 an hour. Does that add up to $2400?????? SCAM!!!!!!! Do yourself a big favor and STAY AWAY from this shop!!!!!
2007-03-15 05:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever had the Dexcool GM brand coolant changed over the life of the car? GM claims it lasts 5 years, but actual field experience has found cases where it didn't. To be safe, I would change it every 2 years. So it's possible that your Dexcool coolant has broken down and caused rusting and deterioration of your cooling system components. I would get a second opinion from the GM dealer even if I had to pay to tow the car there. A leaking intake manifold gasket is common on some Grand Prix models.
2007-03-15 11:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's insane. The radiator sells for $160, the hoses for a few bucks and everything takes 2 or 3 hours to change out.
2007-03-15 12:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wants to charge you $2400 to replace a $200 radiator, and $40.00 worth of hoses?
Do the math, it doesn't add up, unless there's more to be done, like cylinder head replacement.
2007-03-15 11:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by Galaxie500XL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋