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The mechanic told me this morning he would have the car ready by 3 p.m. When I called, he said he's still waiting for the starter to be delivered and in the meantime, he's "topped off all the fluids" which I didn't ask for, and tightened up a hose clamp.
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That starter is available remanufactured for about $75, new is about $120. I have replaced many starters and it should take less than an hour, at the rate charged around here that's about $125, so total $245. Your estimate is a little high but I wouldn't consider it a ripoff by any means. If he ordered the part from Toyota, his price is right in line, because the part will cost a lot more. If he did the topping up and tightening without charge he sounds like a good service provider. He has no control over how long it takes to get a part.
Not at all.
Be sure to thank mechanic for topping off fluids.
As Click and Clack used to say. Take some cookies to the mechanic. Makes a world of difference.
Did you ask for a rebuilt starter or a new starter? Or you don't have a clue?
Yes, I asked about a remanufactured starter and he said that I'd be taking a chance. My husband taught me a few things about cars before he died, and I knew the starter would run me around $100 bucks, but I didn't know labor had gone up.
I love my Camry. She's got 166k on it and runs like a charm.
That starter is available remanufactured for about $75, new is about $120. I have replaced many starters and it should take less than an hour, at the rate charged around here that's about $125, so total $245. Your estimate is a little high but I wouldn't consider it a ripoff by any means. If he ordered the part from Toyota, his price is right in line, because the part will cost a lot more. If he did the topping up and tightening without charge he sounds like a good service provider. He has no control over how long it takes to get a part.
Okay, I feel better. He said my fluids were low which I suspect they were, because I hadn't checked them in a while.
Thanks for the response!
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