Always check out your local mobile mechanic - you would be looking at $500 rather than nearly $2,000 for that repair to the Kia - this is speaking from experience!
I can get a battery for that car for 100€ and an alternator for 126€ and do the work myself. $900 for an alternator is what we in germany call "horrender Wucher"
Bad batteries can be rejuvenated with a battery charger by adding a little water and over charging the dead battery till it boils through certain procedure calling it and repeating over 8 to 12 hours.
They SCREWED you OVER!!!!!!!! An alternator and battery,that repair shop needs to be SHUT DOWN for FRAUD $1800,come fuckin on!!! It should have been $600 tops!!!
Definitely over 600 for that car. An AGM(what it calls for) battery is 200-250... A quality alternator for that vehicle is 544 after a reasonable markup. Labor is about 1.7hrs x 135 = 229.50. That's 973.5 before tax.
That alternator would’ve been free at the Kia dealership. They have an extension on the alternator as part of a recall. Should’ve called the Kia dealer first.
Dang...They absolutely ripped you off for that repair. For battery, this gentleman could've easily gone into a costco and say...let me grt a new battery for much less than what is shown. As for the alternator, the dealer basically scammed you for nearly 3-4X than what the parts actually cost. As for the labor...I only imagine 2-3 hour job for dang it. Basically in my honest opinion...they probably gained anywhere from $1000-1300 for this 2-3 job. Sucks...sucks a lot.
Always check out your local mobile mechanic - you would be looking at $500 rather than nearly $2,000 for that repair to the Kia - this is speaking from experience!
I can get a battery for that car for 100€ and an alternator for 126€ and do the work myself. $900 for an alternator is what we in germany call "horrender Wucher"
No question about it. I know basic stuff breaks spark plugs luckily I have a buddy that's more knowledgeable than me can you save me a lot of money
That’s why I do my own repairs. Plus nobody will care for your vehicle like you.
@@lonesomecricket7721 doing the same.just learning how to replace my alternator.
Do it yourself and never pay $150 per hour!!
Bad batteries can be rejuvenated with a battery charger by adding a little water and over charging the dead battery till it boils through certain procedure calling it and repeating over 8 to 12 hours.
this is why own a horse
just do it yourself.
They SCREWED you OVER!!!!!!!! An alternator and battery,that repair shop needs to be SHUT DOWN for FRAUD $1800,come fuckin on!!! It should have been $600 tops!!!
Definitely over 600 for that car. An AGM(what it calls for) battery is 200-250... A quality alternator for that vehicle is 544 after a reasonable markup. Labor is about 1.7hrs x 135 = 229.50. That's 973.5 before tax.
Always do everything yourself if it’s possible for you!!
It’s best to learn how to repair it yourself. If I can do it anyone can do it!
That alternator would’ve been free at the Kia dealership. They have an extension on the alternator as part of a recall. Should’ve called the Kia dealer first.
Dang...They absolutely ripped you off for that repair. For battery, this gentleman could've easily gone into a costco and say...let me grt a new battery for much less than what is shown. As for the alternator, the dealer basically scammed you for nearly 3-4X than what the parts actually cost. As for the labor...I only imagine 2-3 hour job for dang it. Basically in my honest opinion...they probably gained anywhere from $1000-1300 for this 2-3 job. Sucks...sucks a lot.
Just fix it yourself ! Thats the only way
First you must consider ALL AMERICAN GREED !!
Find a decent mechanic do the labor... usually shops where fixing tires...they do it for less
19.5% is a bit over 3 times current inflation
The motorist is a cash cow.
Cars are'nt made to be repaired today. Too expensive.
If auto repair and new gas cars are too expensive then a new electric car seems cheap.
Bidenomics......
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