$320 to change a battery in my A4???
#1
$320 to change a battery in my A4???
This is ridiculous -- dropped my A4 off at the dealer due to a sticking parking brake. They couldn't duplicate the prob, but they did give me a quote on a few routine maintenance issues .... I don't know how they can quote these prices and keep a straight face:
battery change -- $320.
rear brake pads -- $3-hundred and something.
On the battery, can't I just pick one up frmo Wal Mart?
battery change -- $320.
rear brake pads -- $3-hundred and something.
On the battery, can't I just pick one up frmo Wal Mart?
#2
RE: $320 to change a battery in my A4???
I believe there was a whole thread on this just a little while back and it included alternate part numbers and accurate pricing.
Sounds like you're getting ripped IMHO.
Search the archives and you should find what you need.
Lots of people chimed in with info in that thread.
Good luck.
Sounds like you're getting ripped IMHO.
Search the archives and you should find what you need.
Lots of people chimed in with info in that thread.
Good luck.
#3
RE: $320 to change a battery in my A4???
If WalMart carries #48 you can. I know Autozone has it for$70.
An independent mechanic should be able to do rear pads for $150.
The minimum rear brake pad thickness is 2mm , less than 1/10".
An independent mechanic should be able to do rear pads for $150.
The minimum rear brake pad thickness is 2mm , less than 1/10".
#5
RE: $320 to change a battery in my A4???
ORIGINAL: CRAZYHAWK
If WalMart carries #48 you can. I know Autozone has it for$70.
An independent mechanic should be able to do rear pads for $150.
The minimum rear brake pad thickness is 2mm , less than 1/10".
If WalMart carries #48 you can. I know Autozone has it for$70.
An independent mechanic should be able to do rear pads for $150.
The minimum rear brake pad thickness is 2mm , less than 1/10".
Also the dealer told me I needed my rear pads replaced at 3mm. Yes, they squeal like hell, but I'll drive until I can do it myself.
I'll change your battery for $160!
#6
RE: $320 to change a battery in my A4???
Wow, you can do all of these projects with a $20 set of tools. Why bother getting ripped? Brake pads an replacing a battery are some of the most BASIC car repairs that nearly anyone can do themselves with enough time and patience.
#8
RE: $320 to change a battery in my A4???
battery = about 70
brake pads = about 40
brake pad tool for rears = about 20.
So for about 140 total and an hour or two or your time, you'll be set.
brake pads = about 40
brake pad tool for rears = about 20.
So for about 140 total and an hour or two or your time, you'll be set.
#10
RE: $320 to change a battery in my A4???
Paying to have this stuff done for you is like paying someone to feed you: you should only do it if you're old and feeble