I was quoted $160.00 to replace one lug nut and stud

[ifishok]

So the wife’s van had a lug nut missing and while getting new tires I asked if they could replace the missing lug nut. They quoted me $160.00 to replace it, I said no! I went to the auto parts store and bought the stud and lug nut for less than $8.00, spent 40 minutes working on it and done. One would think if someone is buying tires from them they could fix one lug nut and for $50, but I guess if they get away with $160 from other people, why not try on all.

 

[swampratt]

That is why we the few love to do our own wrenching.

So glad you knocked it out yourself.
Good job.

 

[ForsakenConservative]

I suppose I’m surprised they were even willing to do a “repair” and not replace a higher component (rotor or hub, etc)……or maybe that is why they wanted so much money…..
Good on you, though!

 

[Rez Exelon]

I mean --- I know most businesses exist to not earn money, but dang.

 

[Ryan500L]

Those places rip people off daily, I understand making money but that is robbery.

 

[bushmaster06]

I just had two studs and lug nuts replaced this week. To do that job on my Transit involves taking the brakes off and pulling the hub and axel, which is not something I was willing or able to do. Luckily it fell under the recall for the broken axels that were present so I didn't have to pay anything, but I was quoted over $200 in case the axels were passed inspection.

 

[Cowcatcher]

I’m sure most of y’all that have seen all the crap I post can tell I do all of my own work plus work for others. I’m confident that me taking care of my own stuff is the only reason we have a little extra money around here. Our lifestyle depends on lots of equipment so we have more stuff wear or break than the average folk. I’m positive that the repairs I do turn a profit for us even after the tool expenses I have yearly which I’m actually starting to struggle to find a tool I actually need. But, I have more time than money so I reckon that’s why it works. If I was tied to a “town job” then I probably wouldn’t wanna work on my own stuff in my free time. But, I’d probably make more money from a town job. I installed some airbags on a truck for a guy this weekend (actually it only took about 2hrs Friday eve). I installed the exact kit he would get in town but I provided the labor $300 cheaper than the town quote. Now that he saw how simple it was he can see that the town quote appears like robbery. Lots of folks are intimidated by certain tasks or they got plenty of money. My wife no longer gives me any grief about tools. She’s seen how profitable they can be. I’m always willing to help folks work on their stuff if they wanna participate and learn. I don’t charge them much if at all. Now if they just wanna dump the project on me I’ll charge what I think is reasonable. I am a fast worker though and usually have a method planned in my head if I’ve done the job before. I think many mechanics charge “book time” which is often over exaggerated. Then they have a parts markup. Yes they claim they’ll stand behind the part so that’s why they mark it up in case they have to eat labor on repairing a repair. I just know I’d personally be broke if I paid mechanics.

 

[Ryan500L]

Hibdon's is a perfect example of over charging folks. I've heard so many stories about people going in there for a front end alignment or brake work and a thousand dollars later there leaving. I know guys that have installed all brand new parts and take it there for an alignment and get told there front end is worn out.

 

[Gunbuffer]

I’m sure most of y’all that have seen all the crap I post can tell I do all of my own work plus work for others. I’m confident that me taking care of my own stuff is the only reason we have a little extra money around here. Our lifestyle depends on lots of equipment so we have more stuff wear or break than the average folk. I’m positive that the repairs I do turn a profit for us even after the tool expenses I have yearly which I’m actually starting to struggle to find a tool I actually need. But, I have more time than money so I reckon that’s why it works. If I was tied to a “town job” then I probably wouldn’t wanna work on my own stuff in my free time. But, I’d probably make more money from a town job. I installed some airbags on a truck for a guy this weekend (actually it only took about 2hrs Friday eve). I installed the exact kit he would get in town but I provided the labor $300 cheaper than the town quote. Now that he saw how simple it was he can see that the town quote appears like robbery. Lots of folks are intimidated by certain tasks or they got plenty of money. My wife no longer gives me any grief about tools. She’s seen how profitable they can be. I’m always willing to help folks work on their stuff if they wanna participate and learn. I don’t charge them much if at all. Now if they just wanna dump the project on me I’ll charge what I think is reasonable. I am a fast worker though and usually have a method planned in my head if I’ve done the job before. I think many mechanics charge “book time” which is often over exaggerated. Then they have a parts markup. Yes they claim they’ll stand behind the part so that’s why they mark it up in case they have to eat labor on repairing a repair. I just know I’d personally be broke if I paid mechanics.

Great post

 

[Mr.Glock]

Men used to be expected to keep things repaired themselves. It was their job.