Date: 4 Feb 2005 19:01:43 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Brake job $$$
On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 17:42:23 GMT, Laura K <lauraknospamousergraphics.com> wrote: > "The Malt Hound" GoqdnWTfz5_UAJ7fRVn-rgnospamphia.com: > >> In the future, I would either buy the parts and do your own work or >> pay someone for the whole deal (negotiated in advance). Don't try to >> bring parts to a pro mechanic. > > I make sure that any mechanic I use doesn't have a problem with using parts I > bring. If they don't like it, I go elsewhere. > It saves money and saves me from being without a car while they wait for the > part to come in. Sure, but you need to get that understood with the guy up front. Unless something went _very_ wrong, there's no way in hell that pads and rotors on a '97 Saab are worth 4 or 5 bills. Not even Canadian money.