Truck repair -- parts markup seems high...
The water pump in my F250 died. The garage I took it to (came recommended by a local and good reviews) wanted to charge me $235 for water pump I was able to buy at the auto supply place (with lifetim...
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My Brother in law, who is an independent mechanic, would tell you if you want to supply the parts install them yourself. He's not being a spchincter, he's just a businessman. Then again I have been telling him for years his prices are too cheap but he is one hell of a nice guy and honest person. When he buys parts at the chain stores, or a dealer, he gets them much cheaper than the average Joe gets them walking in off the street. He marks them back up 15% over his cost so depending on the part it may still be less than what you can get it for. The markup on OEM parts at a dealer is really high FYI.
People go out and buy the cheapest part they can find, the mechanic installs it, and when it fails a few weeks down the road they then expect the mechanic to replace it for free.
People go out and buy the cheapest part they can find, the mechanic installs it, and when it fails a few weeks down the road they then expect the mechanic to replace it for free.
