I just got a quote on my brakes, now I went in thinking I was going to be paying about 249 or less to replace my brake pads. Turns out volkswagen rotors do not turn, I guess either they need to change the entire thing or my vw needs it done since it has 70,000 miles, and I have never done the brakes on it since I bought it with 50,000.
The estimate was about 800 dollars for new brake pads and rotors on a 2002 vw passat! is this normal? please help quick I have a feeling I am getting stiffed by my mechanic. I also got the oil changed and a new timing belt (140), alltogether my grand total 984 dollars!
oh, and my blinkers do not work, and in order to get them to work I have to change some 200 dollars switch for my blinkers?!
Pads for the vehicle should not be more than 70 dollars for parts alone. Rotors you can get after market for 35 dollars each for the front , middle of the line grade . You can also spend 50 each for the better ones. Rear about 25 each tops. Tatal for parts 200 for front and back complete. Your mechanic will spend about two hrs on it...80 dollars an hour total 160. You should not pay more than 400 dollars for the job...800 he is smoking you!!!
Your getting ripped
parts and labor should be no more than 200.00 call auto zone and price the parts yourself
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get your brakes done at a local tire place and not the dealer. It sounds like you need a new mechanic. Got to cartalk.com as they have a list of good mechanics in your area.
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