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Dsmfa t1_iww2ha5 wrote

I’d say most shops will charge the same for labor it’s just the part price. I highly recommend looking for a reputable shop instead of a cheap one.

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Zebulander t1_iww7xlr wrote

GM and sons Small mom and pop shop that do decent work and they typically don’t have an issue with you bringing your own parts in

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jdl348 t1_iwwfir2 wrote

If possible try YouTubing and DIYing the alternator yourself. They’re not too labor intensive ‘usually’. You’d also save hundreds of dollars. I always put it like this, if it took me 4 hours but I saved $300 in labor it’s like I got paid $75/hour.

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blurubi04 t1_iwwibea wrote

If you have any mechanical and google skills at all, do it yourself. If you know for a fact it the alternator, it’s really simple usually and you can borrow the tools from most parts stores.

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defmartian0031 t1_iwx3lxr wrote

i had a 07 highlander and to replace the alternator they had to take out a lot of stuff so access it bc of how toyota organized the engine bay, it was 8 hours of labor just to take it in and out iirc. if you have the equipment, might save money but not time. guess it depends on how much you value your time. also do not go to PEP boys at all costs lmao.

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Illustrious-Leave406 t1_iwxa5va wrote

Check Doug Smart at Smart Buy Tire. Campbell at Grand. Fair prices and reliable. I’ve used him for 20 years.

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mdins1980 t1_iwxc8d2 wrote

Cloverleaf on Kearney is my go to. I always buy the parts myself and they never seem to have a problem with that. Buying the part yourself can save you money if you don't want to do the labor. Buy OEM though if possible.

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StinkyDeerback t1_iwxs9gq wrote

Ken's Automotive. I don't know if it's the cheapest, but if you need to pay in installments, he's the kind of guy that would allow it.

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red_baa_ron t1_iwxubsa wrote

If you buy the alternator at an O'Reilly or Auto Zone and try to change it out in the parking lot, they'll let you borrow tools and give you pointers, assuming they aren't too busy. They can pull up all the instructions and schematics at the counter.

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Daabree t1_iwz2hl2 wrote

Joe mommas

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WhoGoddy t1_iwzgki4 wrote

https://youtu.be/MDKdmjSHc2U ... Here's a YouTube video on how to replace it yourself (I love 1aauto). Schulers on Chestnut is pretty cheap. I use them when I can't fix it myself or don't have time to. The caveat is they're not the fastest and they don't accept cards, but good people and very affordable.

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MOF1fan t1_ix09kpp wrote

Are you positive its the alternator?

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ishouldnotbeonreddit t1_ix61fkq wrote

If I just want a part swapped out, I use H&W Auto Salvage. I don't think any place charges less for labor. But I wouldn't give them anything to diagnose.

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AdLess205 t1_ix6zbt9 wrote

Clint's Auto Service on Kearney, Butch is amazing. The only one I really trust working on my car.

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MotherofaPickle t1_ix8v9ba wrote

Call GPS Auto Repair. Gifford is awesome, very reasonably priced, and an all over Good Dude. Saved me 300$ on a window motor. DM me for his number.

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