They are quoting me about $850 for the trailing arm bushing replacement, then 150ish for alignment.
Calling around, it seems that the estimate is quite similar to the dealer ("a little over $800) but one highly respected mechanic/shop told me that an alignment isn't really necessary when replacing rear trailing arm bushing. If I needed one before, then I should get it, but otherwise don't necessarily need alignment afterward.
Volvo guarantees parts for life, the 3rd part uses OEM but says 24k/2 year parts warranty. He says this replacement should realistically last me the remaining life of my car, im at 90k miles now.
I am asking the dealer to maybe throw in a coupon, but leaning towards third party to give second opinion if I truly need it replaced and if so, would go to him.
Am I approaching this correctly? Or should I just go to the dealer given the better warranty? I could always ask them to not to alignment (just had one done in november) but worry it would upset them. I am paranoid with mechanics
Thanks
Calling around, it seems that the estimate is quite similar to the dealer ("a little over $800) but one highly respected mechanic/shop told me that an alignment isn't really necessary when replacing rear trailing arm bushing. If I needed one before, then I should get it, but otherwise don't necessarily need alignment afterward.
Volvo guarantees parts for life, the 3rd part uses OEM but says 24k/2 year parts warranty. He says this replacement should realistically last me the remaining life of my car, im at 90k miles now.
I am asking the dealer to maybe throw in a coupon, but leaning towards third party to give second opinion if I truly need it replaced and if so, would go to him.
Am I approaching this correctly? Or should I just go to the dealer given the better warranty? I could always ask them to not to alignment (just had one done in november) but worry it would upset them. I am paranoid with mechanics
Thanks