2005 Chevy Aveo Is this a reasonable estimate to fix my car

ANGELHONIEY1123

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2005 CHEVROLET AVEO

2005 Chevy Aveo 4 cyl Automatic 67000 miles

Hi,
Recently the check engine light came on in my car. I got some new tires at PepBoys and they told me that it was just the 02 sensor and it would cost me 180 bucks to fix. I decided not to go there because the last time I took a previous car there for the same problem, it was never fixed. I took it to another place and 500 dollars later the check engine light stayed on. So I figured I would take it to the dealer.

The dealer said that it had a faulty air temperature sensor and and needed an 02 sensor. Chevy said it would cost 619 dollars to fix the two. My question is this: Is this a reasonable estimate or do I risk taking my car to pepboys bc it will be cheaper?

Also, I need a tail light and they told me it was 350 dollars plus labor. I went online and I can get a tail light for 50 bucks? Is this normal?

Thanks!

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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That is outrageous pricing. You can buy both of those sensors (oxygen and air ) for around $225 and it shouldn't be more than $50 in labor which is total of around $275. Definitely would not pay the $350 for the taillight assembly either, sounds like they are really trying to stick it to you.