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Originally Posted by 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..
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When I did my front wheel bearings I had the benefit of a Harbor Freight press and new spindles. Another vender had the spindles for $35 each. That was a no brainer. No need to separate the old ones.
Given the tools and a lift I could do a front bearing in under an hour. Your labor seems out of line. Coincidentally My '98 needs a front left bearing right now.
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Originally Posted by kimlangley7
Dan:
Yes they did a 4 wheel alignment > $190 for that >> All total it was $888 for front wheel bearing and the alignment... > they offered to replace my valve cover and Oil stand gasget for something like $600 labor > no thanks
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The valve cover
bolt grommets are what usually leak. Those and a new gasket are simple to replace. $600 is insane.