Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

How much is that in Pound Sterling, about 15?

Cheers,

Earle

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:PdkQi.6579$lV4.4392@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk ...
> Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
>
> Dave
>
> "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > ask around were are you located
> >
> > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> >
> > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > >
> > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > >
> > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > >
> > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > rear lift gate latch
> > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > serpentine belt
> > >
> > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > >
> > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > >
> > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> >
>
>

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

How much is that in Pound Sterling, about 15?

Cheers,

Earle

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:PdkQi.6579$lV4.4392@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk ...
> Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
>
> Dave
>
> "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > ask around were are you located
> >
> > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> >
> > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > >
> > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > >
> > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > >
> > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > rear lift gate latch
> > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > serpentine belt
> > >
> > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > >
> > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > >
> > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> >
>
>

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

How much is that in Pound Sterling, about 15?

Cheers,

Earle

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
news:PdkQi.6579$lV4.4392@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk ...
> Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
>
> Dave
>
> "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > ask around were are you located
> >
> > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> >
> > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > >
> > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > >
> > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > >
> > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > rear lift gate latch
> > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > serpentine belt
> > >
> > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > >
> > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > >
> > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> >
>
>

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

Yeah, the dollar has dropped a lot. Its around 2:1 now.

Dave.

"Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote in message
news:fet8ig$tkj$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> How much is that in Pound Sterling, about 15?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Earle
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:PdkQi.6579$lV4.4392@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk ...
> > Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > > ask around were are you located
> > >
> > > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > > >
> > > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > > >
> > > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > > >
> > > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > > rear lift gate latch
> > > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > > serpentine belt
> > > >
> > > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > > >
> > > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > > >
> > > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

Yeah, the dollar has dropped a lot. Its around 2:1 now.

Dave.

"Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote in message
news:fet8ig$tkj$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> How much is that in Pound Sterling, about 15?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Earle
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:PdkQi.6579$lV4.4392@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk ...
> > Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > > ask around were are you located
> > >
> > > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > > >
> > > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > > >
> > > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > > >
> > > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > > rear lift gate latch
> > > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > > serpentine belt
> > > >
> > > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > > >
> > > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > > >
> > > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

Yeah, the dollar has dropped a lot. Its around 2:1 now.

Dave.

"Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote in message
news:fet8ig$tkj$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> How much is that in Pound Sterling, about 15?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Earle
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:PdkQi.6579$lV4.4392@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk ...
> > Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > > ask around were are you located
> > >
> > > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > > >
> > > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > > >
> > > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > > >
> > > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > > rear lift gate latch
> > > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > > serpentine belt
> > > >
> > > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > > >
> > > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > > >
> > > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

Yeah, the dollar has dropped a lot. Its around 2:1 now.

Dave.

"Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burgues@usa.com> wrote in message
news:fet8ig$tkj$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> How much is that in Pound Sterling, about 15?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Earle
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:PdkQi.6579$lV4.4392@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk ...
> > Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> > news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > > ask around were are you located
> > >
> > > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > > >
> > > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > > >
> > > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > > >
> > > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > > rear lift gate latch
> > > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > > serpentine belt
> > > >
> > > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > > >
> > > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > > >
> > > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

were do you live

Dave Milne wrote:

> Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
>
> Dave
>
> "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > ask around were are you located
> >
> > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> >
> > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > >
> > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > >
> > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > >
> > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > rear lift gate latch
> > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > serpentine belt
> > >
> > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > >
> > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > >
> > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> >

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

were do you live

Dave Milne wrote:

> Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
>
> Dave
>
> "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > ask around were are you located
> >
> > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> >
> > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > >
> > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > >
> > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > >
> > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > rear lift gate latch
> > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > serpentine belt
> > >
> > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > >
> > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > >
> > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> >

Re: dealer vs auto shop for repairs @ $117/hr
 

were do you live

Dave Milne wrote:

> Stealers here want around the $160 /hr.
>
> Dave
>
> "philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
> news:4710F36F.60210F6B@cac.net...
> > ask around were are you located
> >
> > "P.Schuman" wrote:
> >
> > > Over the years, I've almost always brought my cars
> > > back to the dealer for specific problems vs general maint.
> > > Chevy - Chevy - Saab - Maxima - Jeep - Jeep
> > >
> > > My thinking was that they know their specific brand & models,
> > > and have the specific experience & parts....
> > > BUT - my local Jeep dealer labor costs are HUGE at $117 hour.
> > >
> > > Here are some of things over the years with my current GC Jeep...
> > >
> > > ie - sunroof motor
> > > electric cooling fan relay
> > > rear lift gate latch
> > > transmission transducer sensor
> > > serpentine belt
> > >
> > > then the usual engine/oil maint, flush, plugs, etc
> > > and the "problem" with brake rotors -
> > > replaced warped rotors 3 times
> > > before finally going to a drilled/slotted version
> > >
> > > SO - do you continue to go to the Jeep dealer
> > > with their "experience" and parts,
> > > or go to an independent shop ?
> > > Would the shop have been able to fix the sunroof,
> > > the cooling fan relay, the rear lift gate latch ?
> > >
> > > AND - how do you find a shop that works with & really knows Jeeps ?
> >