Alternator replacement = $650?
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Alternator replacement = $650?
Just got a quote from the mechanic. $650 to replace the alternator with a rebuilt, core exchange. Seeing how a rebuilt is only $280, does it take 3+ hours to replace the alternator?
The mechanic is a new guy. Robert at Dutch Treat.
The mechanic is a new guy. Robert at Dutch Treat.
Last edited by Eggplant Cab; 10-30-2006 at 01:13 PM. Reason: Electrical problems diagnosis
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Don't know about the labor but I picked up a Bosch reman. unit for about $152 from egermanparts.com That price was after exchange... and it was remanufactured by Bosch.
I just checked and it looks like the current price is $165.
Shops will always charge at least 25% additional on parts.
I just checked and it looks like the current price is $165.
Shops will always charge at least 25% additional on parts.
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Eggplant, I recently got a quote to replace my alternator for $700. I thought it was too expensive, so I went online and bought a re-built Bosch unit for around $200 and spent 3 hours replacing the unit myself.
I thought it was going to be difficult, but having read a number of posts here about replacing the alternator, I jumped into it and came out the other end a totally atisfied and pleased owner.
I thought it was going to be difficult, but having read a number of posts here about replacing the alternator, I jumped into it and came out the other end a totally atisfied and pleased owner.
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Yeah I figured I'm going to pay for being lazy. I don't like working on the car for more than 1 hr, and the alternator looks like a 2 hr job. I called around and everyone is pretty much the same so I guess they are quoting a remanufactured alternator from Bosch without exchange. But they keep the part to exchange for extra labor charges lol.
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Ms Kita... Is it running well now? How often do you drive that Chop, Cut, Rebuild Porsche of yours?
You should have THAT as your avatar! Send me a picture if you like and I'll make one for you!
You should have THAT as your avatar! Send me a picture if you like and I'll make one for you!
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Originally Posted by Ms Kita
I just replaced mine $ 209 rebuid-no name alternator & regulator and $ 260 in labor. If I had the skill I would try. Lots of DYI on site.
Thanks for the great advice.
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My alternator replacement cost just increased. Vertexauto informed me today after several calls and emails that my core return was somehow damaged and they would only refund $100.00 of the charge and not the entire $200.00 as orginally promised or I could have it back. So much for sponsors! I am getting RIPPED-OFF!
My replacement cost just increased!!!
My replacement cost just increased!!!