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In praise of DIY / SaabNET
Posted by Erik Daniels (more from Erik Daniels) on Thu, 5 Oct 2006 19:13:56
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Folks, some rather large cost items from a dealership or even an indy are easily done by the shadetree mechanic. The resources here are vast, as evidence by my recent front brake and headlight repairs.
Headlights ('02 Aero, xenon) from the dealership=$237 each, $474 for the pair plus installation (quick, but many dealerships charge for it anyway).....I spent $80 for a pair of Philips xenons delivered...saving me $396.
Front brakes...from dealership cost from $500 to over $600, give or take....online order (ordered 10-4, arrived 10-5!) for Zimmerman rotors and Akebono pads=$215...saving me $$$$$
I also just did front rotors and pads on my '01 S80. I'm basically happy about saving tons of money by doing my own labor, and very little of it at that. I've learned some valuable information here, especially stuff I wouldn't have known to ask.
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