Every time I have something go wrong with a car, any of the cars I've had, I go to the part store and get to listen to how any other model of car would have the part for so much cheaper but mine is "special" model so it requires a more expensive part....What kind of vehicle would I have to have to always be able to go to parts store and get what I need for a reasonable price and not have to listen to the same bull about needing a "special" part?
For example, I had a '94 Chevy Blazer - 4 x4 , 4 door. They said because it was a four door instead of a 2 door that it required "special" parts that were more expensive...
2007-03-31 05:26:47 · 11 answers · asked by AessaMenevrah 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Neil - I had the S10 Blazer with a 4.3 engine
2007-03-31 05:36:48 · update #1
Just to clarify a bit more - One of the parts I got the runaround for on the Blazer was an alternator...why # of doors should matter with an alternator is beyond me...
2007-03-31 06:05:19 · update #2
You're being taken for a ride :-)
2007-03-31 05:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jungleboy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ha Ha they are screwing you. The 4x4 four door blazer is the most un-special thing on the road. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting one. They are lemons though. You will be spending a fortune on repairs due to sheer volume.
For cheap parts you need an economy car, Caviliers and hundais have some of the cheapest parts. As a rule of thumb, any car that is very common, cheap (not fancy), and more than a few years old will have cheaper parts.
2007-03-31 12:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by BFH 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's unfortunate,but that does happen. My wife bought an Astro years before we got married and they took her for a ride.. Maybe have a male friend do the shopping for you. Depending on the part for the Blazer.. It might have required a special part.. but you don't mention what part and what it had to do with the two door vs. four door. Crooks in all walks of life and they do prey on the naive or vulnerable.. Good luck
2007-03-31 12:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I work at a parts store and it is true. More common cars mean more common parts. The most common parts for trucks are for the 76-89 chevy trucks. If you have one of those you can find anything for it. Do you have an S10 blazer or a fullsize blazer? The fullsize would have more parts available.
2007-03-31 12:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by Neil S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In general, parts are priced by "application"...the more different vehicles they fit, the lower the price..."common" parts on a single model will affect it too.
I have a 96 Grand Prix, and just bought rear wheel bearing "assemblies", because they also include the hubs...cost $97 a piece. There are two part numbers, one "with" abs sensor, and one without. "With" the sensor you would think was higher price, but Noooo...Since it was more "common" to have the sensor, the ones I have cost more, because they don't have it, and are "less common".
It doesn't make sense to us customers, but thats the way it's done.
As for your last example, 4 doors versus 2 doors, that does sound real "leaky", unless you were looking for "door parts"...
2007-03-31 13:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the problem is not your car being a special model,it is only a sales person way of gaining extra money from unsuspecting costumer like you,why trying another approach,as if you knew a lot about car parts prices or better buying what you need from the web.
2007-03-31 12:40:07 · answer #6 · answered by jakeskey01 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a brand new car (NEW) like a 2006/2007 car, it will be under warranty for a period of time so if anything happens the company has to pay for it, a 94 car would be harder to get parts for and it was probably second hand, right, unless you are a mechanic or have a very strong knowledge of cars don't get a second hand car, cause you don't really know what your getting
2007-03-31 12:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by TC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are right, you are a female and the male dominated world of auto repair will always try to stick it to you.
It is some form of compensation for having small genitalia or wanking instead of having a woman.
Anyone throwing that line means shop elswhere! There are honest citizens out there and we appreciate it whebn you find us!
ASE Auto Tech 30 years
2007-03-31 12:57:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At least get them to buy you dinner first. You might have a great car, but it ain't special. It's one of the most common vehicles in the world. Shop someplace else.
2007-03-31 19:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is because ,You are gorgeous, and the boys wanna have a conversation with You.through aggravating You
I am Positive on that.,I have seen it more than a 1000 times.
mechanic and shop owner.
PS .Neil S ..... Chevy is a "uncommon car" to You?
2007-03-31 12:34:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋