Wheel Bearings = $300?
08-11-2005, 07:11 PM
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So, I need a replacement on my front driver's side. I call up 2 dealerships and both give me quotes right at $300. WTF??? Now, that's parts included so $220 just for labor and such. Is this right. I already know I should go to autozone and get one from them and have it installed. I was just thinking that I could have sworn someone posted it was only $150 for them do a front one on their car. Will pep boys or sears be able to do and do it any cheaper?
08-11-2005, 08:19 PM
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Local shop here quoted me just under 200 with the price of the bearing... the dealership has outragious hourly wages. Best you find a local shop you can trust.
08-11-2005, 09:06 PM
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Problem is... I don't have a local shop that I trust. Got any suggestions on semireputable chain stores? Maybe Sears or pepboys? Vegas isn't known for having trustworthy people. We get all the scum from Cali move here.
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Dealership quoted me at around $175 for the wheel bearing. Personally, I say f*** the OEM wheel bearings, and get the aftermarket ones at Autozone. I would have taken that route, but Autozone told me that they didn't have those in stock. bs2.gif
$15 > $150+
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$15 > $150+
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08-12-2005, 12:34 AM
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Find a local machine shop or auto shop willing to press the bearings in for you. Shouldn't be more than $50 per ($100 total), but most should do it for $20.
The bearings from autozone last just as long as the OEM bearings, so you might as well save the $$$ and get those.
The bearings from autozone last just as long as the OEM bearings, so you might as well save the $$$ and get those.
08-12-2005, 03:11 AM
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bearing from auto zone is about 5-10 bux
machine shop will press it in for about 15-25 bux
do it yourself... and your looking at a job under 50
Have a mechanic do it... except YOU buy the part..
machine shop will press it in for about 15-25 bux
do it yourself... and your looking at a job under 50
Have a mechanic do it... except YOU buy the part..
