06-08-2019, 06:02 AM
(06-08-2019, 01:28 AM)Olyrider_imp Wrote: My Dodge diesel truck needs new tie rods. The repair shop quoted $189 for the part. I knew they were sourcing it at the local auto parts store. They called while I was standing there.
The local store would sell them to me for $125.
The identical Moog Part is for sale on Amazon Prime for $60. And it is “in stock”.
So...do I “support” my local repair shop by paying them $380 for the parts I can install myself, or buy them from Amazon for $120?
Gee, let me think about that...
A close friend of mine owns a Honda Civic.
A rear control arm came apart and the OEM replacement at the dealership was $150.00 for a pair. May as well replace both since one failed.
He went online and found OEM parts for $90.00 with free shipping.
As much as you want to support local business, but when push comes to shove...……..