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Wheel bearing replaced today

Old Aug 27, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Smile Wheel bearing replaced today

Waiting while dealer replaces left front wheel bearing on my 2009 HHR LT. Says will be about $485.00. Does price sound right?
Too they are changing ignition parts as per recall. A big day.
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Does your car have ABS? If yes, then that sounds close.
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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Yes to ABS

Yes has ABS and is 60,000 miles. But not warranty as 68 months old.
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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I was trying to think. $1.08 CAN to $1.00 American, part cost and labor sounds about right..
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Wow. I didn't realize it was that much to have someone else do the work.
Glad I'm able to do my own labor.

Fwiw. I looked up that hub assembly online from a national chain store. Moog part listed for $175.
The dealer part price must be a lot higher. The labor can't be that much because it's a relatively simple part swap out.
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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Im with firemangeorge on this one. Sounds expensive for a simple swap that can be done with a few sockets and an hours time. Also glad I do my own labor, it save a ton.
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 12:18 PM
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Fireman, Part $175 for CAN$ is 190.70. The factor they probably allotted for 2 hours of labor, of which it shouldn't take but 1..
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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This man lives across the 'River' from me, in MI. He's in Canada.
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks all

Thank you all for your replies. Yes if you can do this stuff yourself you can save a lot.
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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Let us know how everything turns out at the dealership, Garmel. We're hoping they can get your wheel bearings and recalls done in a good amount of time. We'd love to have your feedback!

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