Car repairs

[JCShutout]

Windshields are definitely more than $150. Hell, just to get a little crack repaired its $60.

Like I said I think they're in the $300-$400 range installed.

I just did a 43 second google search and found a $230 (installed) quote in my zip code.

[cardinalkarp]

$500 break pads

Haha, that's funny,


I think you said you work in the Chesterfield area, have you tried Autotire in Boone's Crossing. I have all of my car repairs done there and they've always been pretty straight shooters when it comes to what needs to be done and giving me a good price.

[cardinalkarp]

Windshields are definitely more than $150. Hell, just to get a little crack repaired its $60.

Like I said I think they're in the $300-$400 range installed.

I just did a 43 second google search and found a $230 (installed) quote in my zip code.

That's pretty cheap. I was just guessing on my estimate. I've never had to replace a full windshield.

[thrill]

Windshields are definitely more than $150. Hell, just to get a little crack repaired its $60.

Like I said I think they're in the $300-$400 range installed.

Yeah I have no idea on the windows. Back in Illinois, my friend's dad owned a body shop so I paid $50 when I needed one. Down here, I haven't needed one yet.

[BenNX74205]

$500 break pads

Haha, that's funny,


I think you said you work in the Chesterfield area, have you tried Autotire in Boone's Crossing. I have all of my car repairs done there and they've always been pretty straight shooters when it comes to what needs to be done and giving me a good price.

I'll second this sentiment. Though I've never been there myself, a second opinion can never hurt.

But seriously, I wasn't saying "boy these are things you should have already done on your own (like your rear brake light);" I was saying "these are things you can do on your own and shouldn't pay someone else to do." That's all.

[TabascoElvis]

I just got my winshield for a 100 deducatble thru insurance. Had a rock hit it 5 years ago and just got it replaced. Half of your costs is labor....

There are places where the repair place foots the bill for the deductible. I've had 2 done for 0$.

Although I'm guessing since it's an inspection they weren't going to let you back out the door without everything being spic and span, right?

[JCShutout]

$500 break pads

Haha, that's funny,


I think you said you work in the Chesterfield area, have you tried Autotire in Boone's Crossing. I have all of my car repairs done there and they've always been pretty straight shooters when it comes to what needs to be done and giving me a good price.

I'll second this sentiment. Though I've never been there myself, a second opinion can never hurt.

But seriously, I wasn't saying "boy these are things you should have already done on your own (like your rear brake light);" I was saying "these are things you can do on your own and shouldn't pay someone else to do." That's all.

I hate autotire commercials. I've already got people working on this (price). Ben, you remember our old baseball teammate who shares your first name? You didn't like him much? His dad owns a shop.

I'm pissed off. I want to get rid of the damn thing, not drop 56% of what the car is worth into repairing it, just so it can sell for (after repairs) less than I owe on it. I'm probably still going to have to drop $500-$600... hmm, maybe I can use that as an excuse as to why I can't make that wedding... assuming I can even get a refund for my tickets.

[cardinalkarp]

Why don't you just try and sell it instead of trying to get it to pass inspection.

[TheoSqua]

Also the location of where you get your inspection done is important.

If you go to one of the nice mechanical shops in St. Charles or Chesterfield that's used to working on higher-end vehicles, they're a bit more picky about what can and can't pass inspection. Take it to somewhere that tends to work on more older vehicles and more stuff will slide.

I've probably told this story before, but I had a old blazer that wouldn't pass inspection in St. Charles cause the ball joints were bad. I think they wanted like $500 to replace them, the mechanic said the ball joints were totally worn out and there's no way it'd pass inspection without replacing them. I put a bit of grease on the ball joints and took it to an older mechanic in Overland and he passed it.

And for reference, I got my front brake pads and rotors done at Dobbs (i've done them myself before, but I just didn't have the time and didn't feel like changing them. I personally am not that good with vehicles, but my family rocks) and they charged me $300.

[JCShutout]

Why don't you just try and sell it instead of trying to get it to pass inspection.

See first post. Been trying to sell it. Hence most of the rant. Pissed about putting $$$ into something just to get rid of it.