Are the HUB Tie Rod Replacement & Wheel bearing Replacement all ONE job?
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I took my car in to one of the companies I found on RepairPal for: 1) Front left wheel bearing replacement (2) power steering hose replace. Its 10 yrs old 171,000 miles. They recommended their over all exam of car $88. I agreed. No problem. However, I am confused with the billing.
They are charging: $541 for Tie Rod Assembly
$264 for new Hub(it houses the assembly?
$428 Wheel bearing replacement
(includes $158 4 wheel alignment)
$422 Power Steering Hose Replacement
$1540 is the total?
Please explain: If they are replacing the entire "HUB" why all the separate billing?
I asked for an estimate showing Parts then separate Labor but they give separate sheets
This is what they showed: Wheel Bearings $330.
HUB $264
4 wheel alignment $158
Assessment $ 88
3 Hose replacement $
Incidently, he said the hoses cost $70 $78(labor)
It feels as tho there is an extra $300-$400 extra charge in here somehere. Pleasse help me understand.
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Greetings,
In most cases the wheel bearing and hub are usually done together. I would need to inspect your vehicle to provide with an estimate so you can compare. I'd be more than happy to have you come in and we could put the car on the lift for you. This way you would have a better understanding of the scope of work that needs to be performed on your Mercedes.
Kind regards,
Stephane Grabina
BMW Excluservice
12224 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
www.bmwexcluservice.com
(301)231-5400 ext.1
