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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Would you take your own eggs an bacon into a restaurant and expect them to cook them for you? It's the same thing with parts at a garage. They have to order the parts even from just across town, either pick up the parts or have them delivered, and then install and warranty the parts.
If you want to get cheap parts, buy a tool set and learn to do your own repairs.
Don't fall for the Auto Zone lifetime warranty sales pitch unless you like replacing the same part again and again. I did once and replaced the alternator on a pickup 4 times in 5 years. At least it was an easy job. Fastest time: 20 minutes in a thunderstorm.
If you want to get cheap parts, buy a tool set and learn to do your own repairs.
Don't fall for the Auto Zone lifetime warranty sales pitch unless you like replacing the same part again and again. I did once and replaced the alternator on a pickup 4 times in 5 years. At least it was an easy job. Fastest time: 20 minutes in a thunderstorm.
