Sorry that your estimate was a lot higher than what you would have liked. To be honest with you, even though I've been in the auto repair business for over 30 years I'm STILL suprised at how expensive some repair procedures can be! When I operated my Chevron service station in downtown Pullman many years ago I remember installing alternators for $35. Today, parts and labor for installing an alternator on some makes and models can cost 10 times that amount! Sometimes our estimates are the lowest around and sometimes they are more than "the other guy" but we DO strive to provide Honest Estimates that include all foreseen parts AND labor costs. Although you can often find parts on your own that cost less please keep in mind that professional brands are higher quality, perform better, and come with a parts warranty AND a labor warranty! Our warranty is for three years and can save you a lot of trouble and heartache!
Sincerely,
Jerry
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