Author: Daryl WalfordDaryl Walford
Date: May 3, 2008 18:36
Toby Ponsenby wrote:
> On Sat, 03 May 2008 19:20:36 +1000d, Daryl Walford Blathered on
> innJSdnUjRN_P7s4HVnZ2dnUVZ_quhnZ2d@internode:
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>> Jason James wrote:
>>> "Daryl Walford" internode.on.net> wrote in message
>>> news:KoKdncN1vpn8g4bVnZ2dnUVZ_gidnZ2d@internode...
>>>> nathanh wrote:
>>>>> My 2001 Subaru Liberty needs new brake pads. I was quoted $100 labour
>>>>> and $170 parts for the front pads and a similar price for the rear
>>>>> pads. This is for parts numbers 26296-AE220 and 26696-AE020. My last
>>>>> experience with changing pads was $40 a pair and half an hours work
>>>>> but that was many (many) years ago. Is the mechanic trying to rip me
>>>>> off or is this a fair price for Subaru parts and service?
>>>> Is the quote from a Subaru dealer?
>>>> If so the prices don't surprise me as they sure know how to charge.
>>>> Good quality pads fitted by someone other than a dealer should cost
>>>> you less than half that.
>>> Toyota are the same,..terrible prices for any job eg close to $1000 for
>>> a clutch. As to things like CV boot changes, a local private ...
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