Wow... that's a lot of money.
January 24, 2011 6:32 AM Subscribe
HALP! Can you suggest an auto mechanic within about 10-15 miles of King of Prussia, PA who might be able to do a better price than the dealership on a full clutch replacement? 2006 Subaru Impreza. Difficulty: I need to call back in about an hour.
The dealer says it's gonna be $1800 to replace my clutch assembly. Know anybody who can do better?
The dealer says it's gonna be $1800 to replace my clutch assembly. Know anybody who can do better?
BTW, why do you only have an hour? Are they going to light your car on fire at 10:30 AM?
posted by jon1270 at 6:40 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by jon1270 at 6:40 AM on January 24, 2011
$775 - $1193 according to my handy iPhone app RepairPal. I used 19012 as I'm too lazy to look up KoP zip code, but it's close enough. Take that estimate with a grain of salt as they tend to run low. No specific shop to recommend, but there is something for you to consider. I stopped using Glanzman Subaru when my car went out of warranty, dealers will kill you.
posted by fixedgear at 6:50 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by fixedgear at 6:50 AM on January 24, 2011
Are you on Nasioc? Check them out. I'm sure someone there can help.
http://forums.nasioc.com/
posted by boomcha76 at 7:04 AM on January 24, 2011
http://forums.nasioc.com/
posted by boomcha76 at 7:04 AM on January 24, 2011
I know of a good shop in Philadelphia who repairs everything. Granted, its farther than 15 miles, but a good shop is a good shop. Larry's Auto Repairs 5501 Walnut St. Philadelphia. Phone is 215-474-8100. Understand that dealers are always at the top of the price range for any service, and that I've never seen, known of or personally had a clutch repair cost less than rougly $600, and that was on 2wd vehicles with significantly less complex drivetrains than a late model awd vehicle of any brand has so YMMV. Good luck!
posted by chosemerveilleux at 7:11 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by chosemerveilleux at 7:11 AM on January 24, 2011
Response by poster: BTW, why do you only have an hour? Are they going to light your car on fire at 10:30 AM?
No, but I am missing work because of this. If I don't get the car into the chosen shop, authorized for repairs, sometime early today, then it's not likely to get done before Thursday or Friday.
posted by Netzapper at 7:15 AM on January 24, 2011
No, but I am missing work because of this. If I don't get the car into the chosen shop, authorized for repairs, sometime early today, then it's not likely to get done before Thursday or Friday.
posted by Netzapper at 7:15 AM on January 24, 2011
I'm a 2 time Subaru owner. Yes, dealers prices can be outrageous at times. However, what you also pay for is getting the job done right and usually a year warranty on the repair. I've had too many experiences with "mechanics" that don't have a clue.
posted by JohnE at 7:17 AM on January 24, 2011
posted by JohnE at 7:17 AM on January 24, 2011
No, but I am missing work because of this.
Ah. Just so you're not being pressured by the shop.
posted by jon1270 at 7:26 AM on January 24, 2011
Ah. Just so you're not being pressured by the shop.
posted by jon1270 at 7:26 AM on January 24, 2011
Response by poster: Alright, thanks folks! I did my own calling around and found a local transmission shop, just up the street, that'll do it for between $900 and $1300 (depending on whether I need a new flywheel). Even with the cost of the flatbed, that's still way cheaper.
Thank y'all very much for the support.
posted by Netzapper at 7:38 AM on January 24, 2011 [1 favorite]
Thank y'all very much for the support.
posted by Netzapper at 7:38 AM on January 24, 2011 [1 favorite]
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