$10,000 Service Estimate from Dealer? or should I try my luck somewhere else? [2001 A

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Mar 3, 2016 | 04:19 AM

Timmy Reilly

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$10,000 Service Estimate from Dealer? or should I try my luck somewhere else? [2001 A

I received this service estimate for my 2001 Audi A4 at a dealership after a check engine light went on and I needed a new key programmed.

What do you think?

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Additional items noticed during inspection:

Valve cover & camshaft tensioner gaskets leaking ($1375)
Engine mounts collapsed ($1110)
Pollen filter dirty ($95)
Crankcase breather hose leaking ($475)
Coolant reservoir leaking ($190)
High pressure power steering hose leaking ($610)
Both catalytic converters failed ($3600)
Both left & right front outer cv boots torn ($495 each)
All 4 door speakers ($1450)

Plus original estimate of $398.45 (for oil change, check engine light diagnosis, key programming, and key battery)

Should I drop the coin?
Take it to different place?
Find a new car?

My current plan is to call around tomorrow for some more estimates.

Any ideas, experience, wisdom to share?

Apr 30, 2016 | 05:12 PM

CRAZYHAWK

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May 7, 2016 | 09:52 PM

ImTheDevil

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You're getting raked over the coals on repairs that exceed the value of the car. Order a pollen filter and a coolant tank from RockAuto for probably $40 total, take 10 minutes, and replace them yourself. Most of the rest is well within the abilities of the average DIYer too. In any event, their prices are practically a felony. Go elsewhere.

May 29, 2016 | 05:36 PM

Deitus

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I agree with the other members. That sort of coin to put down isn't a worthy investment. Find a good independent mechanic for a 2nd opinion. Just an FYI as an example, I paid $120.00 each for CV boots for my '03 A6 4.2..keep doing the math with the rest of the items and you can see you're paying a massive markup to the dealership.