I took it to the shop because it would die in an intersection and get all choked and die. I drive it places like to the vet with the dog and to the wood pile to dump off branches etc... I thought I would get it fixed. I also told the mechanic it pulled to the left when I hit the brakes,and I thought it may be a brake problem.
I called yesterday and they put in a re built carberator and a brake calliper on one side and gave me a bill of $601.00.
Is this in the ball park or did they screw me over? What would you expect to pay for this?
I could be paranoid because I am a 42 yr old single female.
2007-05-16 05:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is the only repairs on this truck in 3 yrs. My son drove it to Walmart to work for 2 yrs and got scared when it kept dying in the intersection and finally bought a new Jeep. We put new tires on it about a year ago, and purchased a new battery when the Illinois temp got to 0.
2007-05-16 05:20:46 · update #1
Actually, it sounds like you got off cheap. I wouldn't think they ripped you off. Providing they did what they said they did, and I would guess that they did. Don't be afraid to take the truck back to those guys. good luck
2007-05-16 05:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
considering the fact that most shops charge anywhere between $55 & $75 per hour for labor (dealerships charge around $100/hr) & they have 4 to 6 hrs into it, I think they were in the ballpark.
the rebuilt carb fixed the dying & the caliper prevented it from pulling.
they should have told you how much it was going to cost first, unless you gave them the ok to fix it - I think this is a state law though. most shops have a clause on their repair orders that say something like "if it will be more than $100 we will contact the customer"
2007-05-16 12:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by xyz1406a1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those vehicles had what is called an "electronically controlled carburetor" Basically a standard carb. with added switches and elect. solenoid. inside, this unit rebuilt can get pricey. You did not break down parts cost versus labor so it is hard to tell. The caliper job would be appx. 125.00 to 175.00 parts and labor. I usually rebuild those carbs. for about 175.00 to 200.00 parts and labor. (throttle shaft bushed if needed) A "rebuild/remanufactured " carb. could be very expensive if this was majority of cost find out what camparible prices are in your area. Expect some mark up on your part, but not outrageous.
2007-05-16 12:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by dumokie4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well..the older the car is the less expensive it is to fix it because buying things for an old car would be cheaper b/c you dont see those things anymore. Fixing it will be no problem b/c they were trained to fix old cars new cars are easier to fix and more expensive. no they didn't rip you off, they wud have charged you double the amount.
2007-05-16 12:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by gainsbourg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its actually a fair price i just had a water pump and tensioner and thermostat put in a 1999 malibu and paid over 1,000 dollares
2007-05-16 12:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ronni 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its 27 freaking years old.....u didnt get ripped you r lucky they put rebuilt and not a 700 dollar new carb...bake them some cookies make friends...with a truck that old you will see them a lot!!!
2007-05-16 12:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no thats about average for what they did, but they are supposed to give you a price and tell you what they are going to work on before they do it.
2007-05-16 12:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋