[kimlangley7]

I recently had my 99 BMW M3 repaired at a local shop here in reston, VA. Task was replace defective front wheel bearing. The shop hit me up for $259 in parts [front wheel bearing/hub assy] and $440 in labor.

Normally I would do it myself - but weather was in the mid 30s, day after Christmas - and I just wanted it done. Now - I'm "reflecting"..

Pelican sells the part for $125 > local parts store for $163 >> so is a $100 mark-up industry standard??

and the task itself > remove wheel - remove brake system > remove axle nut - pull old hub out install new hub.. torque to specs.. > it's not over the top difficult..

what say ye? did I buy 2 gallons of hallogen fluid fromn this shop??? >> I do know they won't see me again..