Well not a ton, but over $250.00 and that is not small change to this old Baptist boy of German, Scot and Irish heritage who is so tight he squeaks when he walks.
Grammy's inner door pull was not working on her Altima. I took a look at it and diagnosed the door pull. Went online and ordered one from Amazon, got it delivered today (it broke on Tuesday) and was curious as to how much this repair would cost me at the local dealership that we frequent. A local Nissan dealership and Ford dealership. They are familiar with the model and the repair.
I got the part for $35.00 delivered and waiting when I got home. The dealership said the repair would be $273.00 + some "fees".
I about crapped my pants. I asked how much for the part alone. Took some time and they told me $80.00.
Ok that left $193.00 for labor and fees.
I asked them how much time they allotted for labor. 1.5 hours was the response.
Folks, I am no mechanic, never claimed to be but I have turned a few wrenches in my life.
Did the job, in my own garage with Gold City blasting in under 45 minutes, never rushed and never broke a sweat.
Amazed at how easy it was.
Boy do I have a surprise for my local dealership tomorrow...
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