How much labor is typically required for radiator installation at the dealer? I know replacement BMW radiator is about $450 plus coolant. Thanks
Oct 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
2001 BMW X5 Radiator replacement
2001 BMW X5
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IMPALASS
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Hello
With parts I am showing you may spend up to about $600 which includes replacement of the coolant.
With parts I am showing you may spend up to about $600 which includes replacement of the coolant.
Oct 4, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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Hello
Also, it looks like you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you.
Oct 4, 2009 at 8:44 PM
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The time for warranty repair/replacement of the radiator is 1.3 hours or 13 flat rate units. This should not be confused with what they may/will charge for customer pay. I usually see 125% of the flat rate, is there anything else mate?
Oct 4, 2009 at 9:32 PM
[quote:42be86bcfa="Dr. Hagerty"]The time for warranty repair/replacement of the radiator is 1.3 hours or 13 flat rate units. This should not be confused with what they may/will charge for customer pay. I usually see 125% of the flat rate, is there anything else mate?[/quote:42be86bcfa]
dealer is getting 2.5 hours for X5 radiator.
dealer is getting 2.5 hours for X5 radiator.
Oct 6, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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That is just one of the reasons I do not go to or send people to the dealer. It is also high on the list of why I dont work in the dealerships anymore, these guys are crooks.
Oct 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM
dealer ultimately did job for 2.0 hours. extended warranty co guide was 1.6
Oct 8, 2009 at 10:34 PM
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Here's hoping that you got what you needed.
Oct 8, 2009 at 11:50 PM
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