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Originally Posted by ard
Holy Mackarel....
2500 for control arms? That is some kind of record price. Seriously.
They are almost surely using no-name aftermarket parts, calling them 'OEM". (See my sig for the real meaning of OE and OEM).
Going with BMW parts, it is $600 in parts and MAX 4 hours. (A good mechanic can do it in under one hour). Add the alignment.
IMO you need to leave this shop and never go back. Unfortunately, they have decided you are a mark to be screwed over. Even if you cut the prices IN HALF, it is still a screwing.
THis work is not hard nor is it particularly delicate nor does it need great skill. An easy DIY.
Find someone who isn't going to take a summer vacation in your job.
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This is the dealer quote in Toronto - nit the shop I went to. This is a part of me calling around after the shop I went to earlier quoted me 1,600 for control arms, tire rods and alignment. Plus about 800 for the front left bearring. Labour included. I had reached out to 2 other shops for quotes but they havent gotten back to me yet - all booked and too busy for now - waiting for Monday.