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1. Will I save money on vehicle repair this way?
   

   If I purchase the parts myself,will I save money?
   

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   Asked by Nesha
   Answered 16 years ago.

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   Sometimes yes, sometimes no... Usually we can sell parts for the same price or less then the customer can get them..if you supply the part and it is defective you would have to pay to replace it again, if the shop supplies the part then usually the shop covers it under warrenty
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   Answered by Centreville Auto and Truck Center 2551 Centreville Rd, Centreville, MD, 21617, 410-758-8787 (Novice with 2 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   Yes and No,You will probably save money by buying the parts yourself,but the installing mechanic,probably won't warranty his labor if your part/s fails,meaning you will have to pay for part/s replacement labor again.Usually work is parts and labor 1 year.
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   Answered by Webwholesellers auto parts pox 1569 cave junction oregon, Cave Junction, OR, 97523, 541-415-1608 (Novice with 47 pts.)

   Answered 15 years ago.

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   Not necessarily, I just priced out break pads for my car then called a couple of shop to see what they would charge for labor. They told me their labor charge and ask how much I was getting my pads for and they said they could get them for $20 less.
   
   I would check both ways. With internet its easy
   
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   Answered by Dent Heads inc. Arden Hills, MN, 55112, 612-986-1171 (Novice with 13 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   Probably not. Most all auto repair shops won't put on a customer supplied part for numerous reasons. The bigest reason is for warranty purpose. A shop cannot warranty a part they did not purchase from their supplier. Your much better off saving your time rather than spending hours trying to find the correct part at a good price, your shop will do that for you.
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   Answered by City Auto Repair 1711 kent pl, Dekalb, IL, 60115, 815-217-5220 (Novice with 24 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

5. 
   Perhaps.
   
   However, it can often be more trouble that it's worth.
   
   Most auto repair facilities have already located the best quality parts at the lowest price.
   
   They will know where to buy the good parts, that won't need to be replaced again due to failure,
   And when they supply it, they know to get one that is the correct part for your vehicle.
   
   If for some reason it fails, they will warrantee it for free.
   
   Whereas if you supply it and it fails they can't warrantee it, and if it's the wrong part in the first place then you will both have to deal with that.
   
   Auto repair shops need to make money to stay in business so they can help people with maintaining and servicing their vehicles,
   they make money by charging labor and some for the parts.
   They don't charge for talking on the phone with you or with the parts suppliers.
   Therefore, for all these reasons, not every shop is willing or happy if you bring your own parts.
   
   My experience is that most auto repair professionals enjoy working on cars, and like to help people.
   
   Try to find a shop that you like and trust. They have a lot of experience and expertice that is available to you.
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   Answered by Bill's Foreign Automotive 5190 Quayle Ln, Sebastopol, CA, 95472, 707-823-1985 (Novice with 54 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   You have to remember that in today's age, you have the ability to source your parts just like a garage does. The only thing is that you need them to use their garage, lift, tools, and expertise to work on the issue. That's what you're paying for. You might save a little bit, but when you factor in the time you spend trying to do it and handling, storing, and transporting your parts, it might not be worth all the time and effort.
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   Answered by whatanadvocate (Novice with 176 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   SOME COMPANY'S CAN BUY PARTS CHEAPER , THEY BUY SO MANY. ALSO YOU HAVE TO CONSIDER THE DOWN TIME, IF IT'S SOMETHING U KNOW LITTLE ABOUT( REPAIR TYPE) THEN IT'S BEST TO FIND A RELIABLE REPAIR SHOP, ASK AROUND, ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT REPAIRS , GET ESTIMATES.
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   Answered by Commercial Trucks of Ky LLC 1287 Manchester ST., Lexington, KY, 40504, 859-455-7460 (Novice with 3 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

8. 
   Yes, just make sure they are the right parts.
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   Answered by Unknown (Novice with 51 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.