I took my car in to determine what the root cause of the loud noise was. The shop determined that it was the alternator and the price quoted was just as or more expensive as the dealer, $831. Estimate: Labor: $149 - $190 Parts: $390 - $613 based from local estimates and http://repairpal.com/estimator With the way the economy is, it's impossible to justify the more than $200 difference between your shop and others. Given these facts, I will not be a repeat customer.
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