Another Trip to The Mechanic
I had to take my TV, a 2000 Chevy Express 1500 out to my mechanic. It had a very loud noise coming from the front of the engine and the ride was not very good. I stopped on the way home after work tod...
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Not only does the cost of 4 "C" range tires seem very high and even a lot higher than the 4 new Michelins "C's" quote as installed that are going on my wife's Trailblazer in about a week, the HO alternator and idler pulley cost numbers are insanely high. The book says a total of .7 hours time for both done individaully. Should be less time if done at the same time.
OP, you're being ripped off! Get more quotes and do the alternator/pulley work yourself if you can and the cost will be under $200 including fuel to go get to parts and bring the old alternator back for the core charge credit. Work should take less than a hour of your time and save you over $400. $400/hr is wonderful pay and no income taxes etc to pay out of it. You can do a lot better on the tire costs if you want to. You'll likely save $500+ doing the needed repairs and 4 "C" tires if you desire to.
OP, you're being ripped off! Get more quotes and do the alternator/pulley work yourself if you can and the cost will be under $200 including fuel to go get to parts and bring the old alternator back for the core charge credit. Work should take less than a hour of your time and save you over $400. $400/hr is wonderful pay and no income taxes etc to pay out of it. You can do a lot better on the tire costs if you want to. You'll likely save $500+ doing the needed repairs and 4 "C" tires if you desire to.
