Keep going on finding a good mechanic that will meet your needs and price point.

Aug 16, 2022
5:41:09pm

BPintheCouv Contributor

Isn’t it great that we live in a place where we can debate these things and have options to purchase/fix according to our needs.

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BPintheCouv

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Note to anyone involved in the automotive repair business:

Corn Pop

8/16/22 12:39pm

They probably hope you do it yourself. They are understaffed and have no

kotacoug

8/16/22 12:42pm

Yeah, making easy money is the worst.

EEcougar

8/16/22 12:44pm

Every local auto shop seems to be booked a couple weeks out.

Florwood

8/16/22 1:08pm

I’m going to roll my eyes at this. All shops know that someone can get a part

BPintheCouv

8/16/22 12:52pm

You completely missed the point.

Corn Pop

8/16/22 12:55pm

Nope, got your point but don’t ask for a quote if you know it might be high

BPintheCouv

8/16/22 12:59pm

Still missing the point. This is an extremely simple job with an extremely

Corn Pop

8/16/22 1:06pm

Then do it yourself and stop complaining about the quote.

BPintheCouv

8/16/22 4:02pm

You came back 3 hours later just to post that? LOL.

Corn Pop

8/16/22 4:28pm

I wouldn’t have posted an eye rolling post in the first place.

BPintheCouv

8/16/22 4:35pm

Sure you would. Look at all your replies.

Corn Pop

8/16/22 5:19pm

Keep going on finding a good mechanic that will meet your needs and price point.

BPintheCouv

8/16/22 5:41pm

You know what's not cheap? A new cylinder head when you crack the oil pressure sensor boss from overtightening it.

supertux

8/16/22 12:55pm

The 'book' is usually pretty accurate. Sometimes they're wrong one way or another, but usually they're close.

John Doe

8/16/22 1:30pm

I find this post amusing

kapcreations

8/16/22 3:43pm

That's funny, cause your post is very amusing and shows you have no idea what

Corn Pop

8/16/22 3:47pm

Make, model, engine, year?

John Doe

8/16/22 4:12pm

Honda, Odyssey, 3.5 L J35Z8 V6, 2011

Corn Pop

8/16/22 5:17pm

Hmm. That part lists for $306 from the dealer. Yes there are cheaper parts out there, but they can't/won't sell them

John Doe

8/16/22 6:27pm

So a 1,000% markup on the part. Nice. The dealer might be just doing what they

Corn Pop

8/16/22 6:58pm

I don't know how they run their business, but the odds of Honda selling the part to their dealer for $30 are quite low.

John Doe

8/16/22 9:54pm

I didn't say Honda was selling it to the dealer for $30. I said it's a $30 part.

Corn Pop

8/17/22 4:25am

So strange that you choose to be angry at the dealer for doing what the manufacturer is dictating to them.

John Doe

8/17/22 7:00am

So strange you choose to be angry at me when all I've done is reasonably explain

Corn Pop

8/17/22 7:28am

Buy the $30 part and DIY

kapcreations

8/17/22 1:44pm

I will be, and I'll even install an OEM part. For $35. The only guys melting

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