I've been taking car repair vacations for quite awhile now. Every year when we
go to camp for a week I try to schedule in a repair on my pickup. Why? $30/hr
labor is why. The quality of the work is excellent and the guy appreciates it
when I tip him $50. I appreciate coming out $200-$300 ahead... Couple years ago
I had the radiator done, got it online for an outstanding price (although its
leaking now, maybe it wasn't such a great deal) and had it installed with new
hoses, thermostat and a coolant flush and refill with fresh for like $80.
If I keep the Dakota (185k) it'll need a replacement transfer case and
probably transmission before too long (I think 185k on the trans is pretty
dammed good) plus some body work. If I decide to go that route it'll be a 2
week vacation I think...
-Curt
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Bill
1981 300 TD
p.s. major work is done in Canada like $1,261.00 bill at a MB dealer
Price quote in New England was $2,200.00 to $2,500
Take a vacation, have the car repaired and return home is about
the same in the USA .... beware, dollar is falling .... I started this
when $1.00 USA dollar
is equal to $1.55 Canadian, now it's $1.00 USA dollar is $1.145
Canadian
plus the %15 tax
Shop rate MB dealers in Canada is about $85.00 USA dollars per hour
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> Remember that windchill doesn't effect your car...
It does, in that it will take your car down to ambient temperature
faster. That is, if it's cold _and_ windy enough it won't matter
that you drove your car to work in the morning, it still might not
start to go home if all the heat has been sucked out again.
-- Jim
