2000 Dodge Intrepid Catalytic Converter/Oil Pan Gasket

RAETHELYN

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2000 DODGE INTREPID
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
10,300 MILES

I recently took my Intrepid to the local mom and pop shop who have always been good to me. They gave me a price quote for having the catalytic converter and oil pan gasket repaired/replaced for $600. I've been told that it shouldn't be that expensive, at least not for the catalytic converter if I take it to a muffler shop that specializes in fixing that item. Can anyone give me an approximate price range for these things? Thanks!

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
Did they give you a break down on the cost? An aftermarket converter should run around 150 dollars, the pan gasket around 10 dollars. That leaves the rest to labor. 440. Sounds like a lot. How many hours are are the saying it will take? Keep in mind, they will need to do an oil change on it too.

Joe

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Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 4:13 PM

RAETHELYN

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After doing a little digging I found around the same price range for the parts that you just mentioned. I believe they said the converter was going to be around $250 and I don't remember how much the gasket would be to fix. I definitely don't remember the $10 figure. Knowing this shop it would probably be a day or two just because they don't have a lift and it's a husband/wife team. I thought it sounded a little too high also, thanks for the input! Now I can get my car fixed and put more money toward my vacation! :)

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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 AT 6:31 PM