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Tiny
BARBARA WHITE
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Getting new front left and right struts, dealership price $1,500.00 and that is with a twenty percent discount. Price at speedy half of that. Should I go with the dealership?
Thursday, June 9th, 2016 AT 3:04 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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Well Miss White,

Personally, I do not like to deal with a stealership unless they are the only one who has the part or service I have to have.

On the other hand, Quickie Joe's might use inferior parts installed by the fresh off the street kid that gets his two months of experience then moves on.

I try to send people to an inexpensive, but decent shop. I can kind of recommend a shop might near anywhere in the U.S. just by sending you to an experienced "car guy" who does not mind helping you at all to find that "special shop" whereas you might trust and grow dependent on in future years.

Please see my answer in this link!

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2002-ford-expedition-transmission-help

Let me know how it works out!

The Medic

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Thursday, June 9th, 2016 AT 6:59 PM
Tiny
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Thanks that is pretty much what I thought so I guess until a find an honest guy near me I will stick to the dealership. If you can recommend anyone in the
Brantford, Ontario area, let me know. Thanks again.
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Saturday, June 11th, 2016 AT 4:34 PM
Tiny
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What about my "Awesome" suggestion in the link I gave you?

Here it is again

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2002-ford-expedition-transmission-help

I feel sure you have the same sorta stores up there

Whatcha Think?

The Medic
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Saturday, June 11th, 2016 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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Ok I got it. I will call a couple of part shops next week, thanks again.
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Saturday, June 11th, 2016 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Good Luck!

Lemme know if my "Find An Awesome Mechanic" technique works up yonder!

The Medic
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Saturday, June 11th, 2016 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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I will do that.
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Sunday, June 12th, 2016 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Never take a first price offered as what the job is really worth, unfortunately there are a lot of rouges out there hoping to take advantage of unsuspecting motorist especially women. It always pays to try and get a few quotes and ask friends who they recommend as well, often this will lead you to a trustworthy tradesman.
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Sunday, June 12th, 2016 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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WELL I HAVE THE NAMES OF 4 GUYS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, WON'T KNOW UNTIL I USE THEM A FEW TIMES, BUT WILL DO AS YOU SAY, GET A FEW QUOTES AND THEN GO WITH MY GUT.
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Monday, June 13th, 2016 AT 8:19 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good, please let us know what happens so it will help others
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Monday, June 13th, 2016 AT 9:36 AM

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