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Cost of Routine Service 200

1991 Volvo 245, 143,00 miles, automatic transmission.

Need some advice. I've become fed up with the many symptoms that my car has been exhibiting over the last few months. Rather than deal with them piece meal, I decided to just take it to a shop and have them fix whatever they find wrong. Since I recently had received a modest sum following the death of my aunt, I decided to put that money towards fixing the car. I had noticed a new shop nearby and decided I would try it out. The mechanic there assured me that they specialize in all makes and models, foreign and domestic, and trucks. This gave me confidence that his shop would be able to handle whatever needs to be done. I left the car there in the morning and about 11 am he called to say that the throttle body needs to be cleaned, so I authorized that. About an hour later he called again to recommend that the plugs, wires, rotor, and cap be changed . I was OK with that and authorized it. About 1:30 he called to say the gronificator should be replaced. Now I wasn't sure what that was, but I didn't want him to think I was naive or unfamiliar with cars, lest he take advantage of me, so I just said I had been thinking myself that that was probably due for a change. I know that some unscrupulous shops will try to charge for phony things like blinker fluid, but I'm a pretty smart guy and don't fall for things like that. Anyway, I told him he did not have to call me for each item, just go ahead and do what is needed. When I picked up the car the next morning, the bill was higher than I was expecting, and I'm wondering if I might have been overcharged. I didn't say anything and decided to ask the BB what the customary rate is for some of the services. Here is the list with the prices. He did not separate parts from labor. Do these seem reasonable?
Clean throttle body and replace gasket $140
Plugs, wires, cap, and rotor $155
Oil change and filter $55
Replace gronificator $86
Spray for wheel ants with automotive grade insecticide $45
Treat for exhaust pipe worms $35
Clean tin worms from engine compartment $65
Top off bottle jack with synthetic fluid $15
Change out turn signal coolant $18
Rotate tires, drain winter air, and fill with summer air $60
Lubricate muffler bearings. $30
Grease canooter valve $30
Frankly, I've never heard of some of these services. Do the prices seem in line with the prevailing rates?
I must admit the engine runs a lot smoother now.








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    Cost of Routine Service 200

    On the 1989 and later models, both front and rear muffler bearings should be repacked, not just lubricated.








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      Cost of Routine Service-the old low down high smelling shyster trick 200

      hi sages- got a big kick out of this thread. when I have talked like that im told I have a bad attitude and dealers aren't all that bad. neither was the third reich or tojo. was perplexed by the gronificator. could be generator or transponder coupled with a pronunciation challenge. anyway, all of these jests have been tried in the real world. so what it comes down to is 5 rules: 1. research and comparison shop any car repair vendors you think of using. 2. compare shop prices. 3. when you find an honest, competent and price reasonable one, stick with him and refer others. 4.ask mechanic if he has experience on this repair and this specific car. 5.maintain your walk away power if patronized or given salesman poppycock or outright lied to.(bonus)6. request a discount 10-15% for cash. try to do these time consuming jobs before youre stuck with a car gone stinko and out of time. thanks tons oldduke








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    Good one! Had me going there for two seconds. Hope they put in a Genuine Volvo gronificator. They’re a little more expensive, but the aftermarket ones are junk.








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    April Fool's and CV -19 says you among others have too much time on your hands so likely you're pulling our legs. Cause if not, your post will prob set a record on # of replies.







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