Topic: Auto-repair pricing question

[avinamal]

Good day gents,
[Disclaimer: First post, newbe in Canada, don't know much about cars]

I've recently made my first serious repair in Canada - replacing front breaks (pads) + one plate/disk (came too late, metals were already touching and making terrible noise).

I was charges > 1000$ for the pleasure.
The car is a pretty old Honda Odyssey.

Is this a reasonable pricing? Let's assume part are manufacturer originals.

Another stupid question - Where do people pump tires in this country? I have yet to see a *free* pump around...

Thanks!

[tpl]

My local Esso has a free pump, but it can get buried under snow and ice in winter.  Both of our current cars came with a tire pump and I already had one...for the convenience of being able to check my tires on my drive. As tires tend to need attention often as temps drop from Summer to Winter having ones own pump and trusted gauge is the nest way.

[quadzilla]

$1000 seems very high to me, other with more knowledge on pricing should be along shortly.

Buy a floor standing bicycle pump and use it. Much easier and you will have it when you need it.

[tortoise]

A bike pump is great for low profile tires but can take a while if they aren't.  A 12 volt pump might be better for you.

[avinamal]

Thank you all for responding. I'll get a pump as proposed.

[ArticSteve]

I've recently made my first serious repair in Canada - replacing front breaks (pads) + one plate/disk (came too late, metals were already touching and making terrible noise).

I was charges > 1000$ for the pleasure.

Pads $100
Brake Disc $100
Labour and Tax $300.

TOPS!

Buy cheap electric air compressor (electric motor with attached tank) @ Canadian Tire when they come on sale and one of these:  Be set for life. 

[Fobroader]

Unfortunately I think you were taken for a huge ride. You were looking at a few hundred in parts and a hour or two of labor. As Steve said, Canadian Tire or anywhere and get a 12v compressor that plugs into your lighter.

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[blur911]

^ What Steve said


Where did you get the work done?

[ArticSteve]

As Steve said, Canadian Tire or anywhere and get a 12v compressor that plugs into your lighter.

I was actually meaning one of these.  It can also be used to power a Brad nailer or Staple gun for a small job.  On sale at Crappy now for $70.

[Fobroader]

As Steve said, Canadian Tire or anywhere and get a 12v compressor that plugs into your lighter.

I was actually meaning one of these.  It can also be used to power a Brad nailer or Staple gun for a small job.  On sale at Crappy now for $70.

Oh yeah, that will work like a hot damn. I was just thinking a 12V one for ease of portability. I keep one in every car.