I had my radiator replaced. They seemed do the job at a resonable price for this - all that I ask for!
The uneasy feeling came from their recommendation to change the radiator hoses - a reasonable suggestion.
They charged $28 for a hose who's equavalent was $14 at Pep Boys -- oh well.
I felt less good about the labor charge for installing the hose: This was about $25 for the removal and re-tightening of a SINGLE, most easily reached (top front of engine) hose clamp!
THAT UNEASY FEELING.
$25 for the removal and re-tightening of a single hose clamp?
Other ANCILLARY items were similarly padded, IMO.
You be the judge.
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