$100 ok to r&r Control arm bushings (labor only) @ deal

[parkerbink]

I went to the dealer and asked what it would cost to r&r them they said 1200 pesos which is 100.00 at the current rate. I got the bushings from Bavarian, they were waiting for me in Laredo. I was told to have it done cause you need a press & special grease?

Is that a good price? I have no clue what it would cost in the States.

[trent]

Re: $100 ok to r&r Control arm bushings (labor only) @

I went to the dealer and asked what it would cost to r&r them they said 1200 pesos which is 100.00 at the current rate. I got the bushings from Bavarian, they were waiting for me in Laredo. I was told to have it done cause you need a press & special grease?

Is that a good price? I have no clue what it would cost in the States.

$100 USD is fine.

[KenC]

$100 is great... you've got cheap labor down there. My mech charges me $100 to do a valve adjustment (which is why I do them myself now).

[nitro325is]

Re: $100 ok to r&r Control arm bushings (labor only) @

I went to the dealer and asked what it would cost to r&r them they said 1200 pesos which is 100.00 at the current rate. I got the bushings from Bavarian, they were waiting for me in Laredo. I was told to have it done cause you need a press & special grease?

Is that a good price? I have no clue what it would cost in the States.

The price is a bit much for Mexican labor.Around 800 pesos is more like it when I asked my dad.I grew up 5 min from Matamoros and my parents still take their cars there.Dont see how nuevo laredo area.Still way better than dealer.

[parkerbink]

I am in Morelia, 700 miles south of Laredo. I know it's exctly 700 cause I just did the 1400 mile round trip! 12 hours there 11.5 back not sure how I did it faster coming back. This is at the BMW dealer here it's 1200 pesos. the exchange right now is 12.4 again I know cause I just exchanged pesos fopr dollars for stuff my brother in law wanted me to buy while I was there.

The Pep Boys in Laredo was taking 13.6 freaking thieves! I asked teh guy he said it's set by B of A figures.

I think I am better off doing it there & getting the dealer warranty since I don't think I can do it myself. Am I right I need a press to get it out/in?

[e9nine]

Take the susp. apart and have them do it. It should be cheaper. I forget exactly how much I paid in NJ but it was def cheaper than that.

Is this quote for labor to take the whole setup apart and do the bushings or just for the pressing?

[parkerbink]

This is to give them the car & bushings & come back to the car with new bushings in. R&R the bushings complete job.

[e9nine]

This is to give them the car & bushings & come back to the car with new bushings in. R&R the bushings complete job.

DO IT!

[parkerbink]

I will!

Thanks