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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Anyone know this or can help, thanks!

Recently went back to the dealership for what I thought would be a $150 alignment problem. Started with the steering wheel not being center when the car was going in straight. However, soon got a call from the SA saying that I need to replace both my spindle (knuckle?) and wheel bearing and the bill comes out to be $1,950! Does anyone know if this price if reasonable or they are just ripping me off? Thanks in advance!
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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Garry1104
Recently went back to the dealership for what I thought would be a $150 alignment problem. Started with the steering wheel not being center when the car was going in straight. However, soon got a call from the SA saying that I need to replace both my spindle (knuckle?) and wheel bearing and the bill comes out to be $1,950! Does anyone know if this price if reasonable or they are just ripping me off? Thanks in advance!
All I know is; stealerships love cars that are out of warranty! And even if something shows the slightest sign of wear, their make is seems like your car will fall apart once it drives off their service department!!
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Old May 28, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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If my MB is out of warranty, I'd find an independent shop at least to compare the price and capability working on MB cars.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Request an alignment and then get the hell out of there... they're robing you blind, unless you're not telling us something... like you beat this car, or you enjoy off-roading it, or you deliberately aim for huge potholes.... etc....
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Never take an MB to the steapership outside of warranty. Just don't do it! Walk away! You have to find a GOOD KNOWLEDGABLE (this isn't easy) independent mechanic.
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