Why so much price difference ?
04-29-07, 01:16 PM
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Why so much price difference ?
So my brakes started making a grinding sound. I checked my brakes and they seem to still have a bit, but it looks like its time to replace. I don't get why they are making a grinding noise like if the pad is completely worn when they're not. It has 17k miles by the way..
Anyways, I called two dealerships around my area. One quoted me $400.00
So I figured I try another one and I found one that quoted me $245.00. Is it just me or is this too much of a difference in price ???
Anyways, I called two dealerships around my area. One quoted me $400.00
So I figured I try another one and I found one that quoted me $245.00. Is it just me or is this too much of a difference in price ???
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05-05-07, 06:07 AM
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So my brakes started making a grinding sound. I checked my brakes and they seem to still have a bit, but it looks like its time to replace. I don't get why they are making a grinding noise like if the pad is completely worn when they're not. It has 17k miles by the way..
Anyways, I called two dealerships around my area. One quoted me $400.00 So I figured I try another one and I found one that quoted me $245.00. Is it just me or is this too much of a difference in price ???
Anyways, I called two dealerships around my area. One quoted me $400.00
So I figured I try another one and I found one that quoted me $245.00. Is it just me or is this too much of a difference in price ???
05-05-07, 06:13 AM
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Its funny to see you mechanically challenge people waste hundreds of dollars on a simple maintence anyone that has any common sense can do. There are DIY with photo's on how to change you brakes in this forum. Take a challenge, step and try to do it yourself for once. The thing with cars are they are pretty much all the same, you do one you can do most others. $400 dollars....thats just plain stupid.
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05-05-07, 08:02 AM
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More experienced dealerships may not follow these estimates and create a charge "menu" instead.
For overall value, it's best to have such repairs done by an outside source or by yourself. Not that a dealer isn't good, it's just not the most cost-effective option.
If you feel that a dealership will treat you better (OEM parts, they've done it several times already), the extra cost may be worth it. If you feel that an outside car service mechanic can do it (maybe aftermarket parts, may not know your car well), the savings may be worth it. If you think you can do it yourself (brakes are for safety -- if you fock up, it's your @ss), then by all means...
05-05-07, 08:57 AM
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So my brakes started making a grinding sound. I checked my brakes and they seem to still have a bit, but it looks like its time to replace. I don't get why they are making a grinding noise like if the pad is completely worn when they're not. It has 17k miles by the way..
Anyways, I called two dealerships around my area. One quoted me $400.00 So I figured I try another one and I found one that quoted me $245.00. Is it just me or is this too much of a difference in price ???
Anyways, I called two dealerships around my area. One quoted me $400.00
So I figured I try another one and I found one that quoted me $245.00. Is it just me or is this too much of a difference in price ???
05-05-07, 09:00 AM
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I think it's wise to let the professionals service your brakes if you don't have the skills or experience. Even with DYI tutorials it's not the proper place to learn how to do these things. Most DYI's don't even mention any safety precautions or proper tools that's needed for the job, and certainly does not provide any troubleshooting info should the job not go smooth.
If you want to learn go watch an experienced mechanic do it or get proper instructions from a pro - servcing a safety feature on your car shouldn't be taken lightly.
If you really want to learn by doing, try it on an old beater first - why mess with your $40k car that still has warranty?
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If you want to learn go watch an experienced mechanic do it or get proper instructions from a pro - servcing a safety feature on your car shouldn't be taken lightly.
If you really want to learn by doing, try it on an old beater first - why mess with your $40k car that still has warranty?
Cheers
05-05-07, 09:09 AM
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Take it to the dealer, tell them the brakes are making noise. I did, and my dealer did a one time "good will" brake job. I honestly didnt know the brakes were shot after 12K miles, which still surprises me, but the dealership performed the brake job with no hassles.
05-05-07, 09:25 AM
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Warrany covers manufacturer defects, brake's are suppose to wear out and be replaced on a regular basis, hence, not a warranty item. If the brake's actually failed, that would be covered. Wear and tear however is not. Think of it as putting gas in your car.