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Looks like Dealer #2 is fair and #1 is supporting some kind of habit or making boat payments. I lived by Mitchell's labor guide for years and most of the time they were fair. So $1200 with all parts and labor(and fees,waste and shop supply fees) is a fair price in most area's of the country. Or if you are handy and know what you’re doing then doing the job yourself would be the best option.ĭoes any one know the flat rate for the timing belt job?Īccording the Mitchell's labor giude it is 3.6 hours just for the timing belt,4.2 hours with WP,tensioner,and all pulley's to be replaced along with the timing belt. Motto of this story is: Shop around, find the best price, use a qualified mechanic, make sure that you're getting OEM parts and a guarantee. ![]() ![]() His price is reasonable and it includes a guarantee. If I order the all parts myself the total would be $634.00 shipping from Mopar Parts .Ĭonclusion: I will go with dealer number 2 even though he is located 30 miles away from me but who has done 4 previous timing belts on CRDs with a qualified diesel mechanic. In August 2010 an independent jeep mechanic who has worked on CRD’s before and has worked on mine, quoted me $800.00 - $900.00 parts included but no guarantee. So $1100.00 total including the thermostat. All necessary parts and labor included with a year’s warranty. In July 2010 dealer #2 quoted me $1000.00 out the door and for $100 more he would include a new thermostat. In June 2010 same dealer #1 re-quoted me $1600.00 - $400.00 more this time because he forgot to add for gaskets and miscellaneous other parts which he couldn’t remember what they were at the time but could provide this information when the work is complete. All related parts included.ĭealers offer a guarantee on parts and labor for a year, the independent mechanic does not. I have received the following 4 quotes for my scheduled 100,000 mile timing belt change from 2 dealers and 1 independent mechanic who works on Jeeps. This is for your information and what I encountered. I did some leg work and searched for pricing in my area for a timing belt change since i will be due for one before the winter comes.
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