[tritron]

Look I had found this diy shop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG5Z6bYgo2M
Did any one had used anything like that ? That would be nice to change transmission filter.

 

[tony1963]

Frankly, the concept is stupid. $40/hr plus tax to use someone else's place? No thanks.

I'd gladly pay my local MB dealer $100/hr to do things right. $85/hr for them to do it? Not much savings and not worth the problems.

 

[tritron]

Well it is only 28/hr and it includes power tools and lift access plus For more you get assistance from mechanic. Well I heard that Mercedes dealer charges 1700 for a brake job.
So I bought set of brake pads for 100 and couple sensors for 12. I have to jack the car up and put it on stands but having it on lift is much easier to change pads so I think spending 150 v 1700 is better ?

 

[dmarti02]

I think it's a great concept, but I hate that it's "by the hour". I would hate to get caught in the middle of a tough job and have it end up costing me the same amount of money to DIY. I'm also shocked they can do this with all the insurance and legal requirements.

 

[tony1963]

Paying $100 for brake pads and $12 for the sensors is outrageous. I also "heard" that lobster costs $800 and ounce. Reality is that a brake job from the dealer, covering brake pads, sensors, rotors and a fluid change is around $800. Not bad considering what others charge.

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