jl747
join:2005-03-24
Mount Prospect, IL | Murano motor mount I was just told that I have a torn front lower motor mount.
The dealer is quoting a total price of $690.00 for the mount and labor.
Does this sound about right?
Should I see if any other shop can do it cheaper?
If so, what type of shop should I go to?
Thanks in advance.
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 mattmagPremium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-04-09
NW Illinois
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I would seek recommendations from friends on a good independent shop that does either all makes or specializes on imports. Get a second *diagnosis* and not just a second price quote. In other words, make sure the repair is in fact needed.
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 gar187erI do this for a living
join:2006-06-24
Dover, DE
kudos:1 | reply to jl747
$650 to replace a piece of rubber!??! wow....
i changed all three of my mounts on my mazda in the driveway with a socket set, a jack and a couple blocks of wood to raise the engine a couple inches.....
from what ive found, its not that much more difficult to do yours if your somewhat mechanically inclined...
and as mattmag said, check with an independent shop...always cheaper then the dealer, and they will give you a "more" honest diagnosis....
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 TA63ST215WPremium,MVM
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kudos:2 | reply to jl747
I can't speak for the vehicle in question, but some newer vehicles have complex active engine mounts to cancel vibration.
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gar187erI do this for a living
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Dover, DE
kudos:1 | that still doesnt mean hes gotta pay dealer prices for an active fluid motor mount swap!
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mattmagPremium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-04-09
NW Illinois
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"Dealer prices" are not automatically higher than everyone else. Many times, more than people realize, they are competitive. One must also compare the parts used, warranty offered and training level of the technician performing the job. This isn't to say one is superior to the other, just that a comparison should be made.
That is why I posted what I did, not to support the misconception that the dealer is always a ripoff.
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| i agree sometimes the dealer can do it quicker and cheaper but when an AC delco O2 sensor was 85$ at my local goodwrench and napa had the same AC Delco part for 35$ there is a problem |
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mattmagPremium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-04-09
NW Illinois
kudos:3 | said by telco_mtl: but when an AC delco O2 sensor was 85$ at my local goodwrench and napa had the same AC Delco part for 35$ there is a problem
Somehow I think there may be some differences. Overhead costs of operations is one thought...
Seriously. It isn't apples and oranges, you need to compare *all* the factors. But I get tired beating this dead horse, so I'll just forget it. |
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said by gar187er:from what ive found, its not that much more difficult to do yours if your somewhat mechanically inclined...
And you found this out how? Alldata shows on one of the mounts is 3.5 hours and the mounts are adjustable and controlled by the computer.
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matt5
join:2001-10-06
Lagrangeville, NY | reply to gar187er
said by gar187er:i changed all three of my mounts on my mazda in the driveway with a socket set, a jack and a couple blocks of wood to raise the engine a couple inches..... WOW really, that's so cool, I guess every car in the world is exactly the same so when you worked on one you know the time for them all!
those labor / repair books are such scams...
Moving on, as said I see a few hours labor... you could be seeing 350 in labor alone...
and 150 for the after market part...
500... tax...
Um yep
Op you already got good adivce see if any friends have a shop they use and like, and have them look it over and be sure they come up with the same problem.
Please ignore the I did X job on Y car so, X job on Z car should be this much... |
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fixrmanPremium
join:2003-02-10
Hatboro, PA Reviews:
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It probably isn't the same part. Often manufacturers offer seconds to aftermarket parts sources. While the performance may be the same as OE, it also may not be. Land Rover often rejected parts that end up on discounter's shelves. There may be minor differences to OE, but sometimes the differences were a bit more noticeable in performance or appearance.
It is similar for "blemished" tires. They are not first quality for whatever reason so are offered at a discount by the manufacturer. "Blem" tires can be a very good deal of one doesn't mind appearance imperfections.
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fixrmanPremium
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Do you really have any idea what you are posting about? Can you give any specific examples, or is yours just another of the "Bash Dealer" posts? 
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gar187erI do this for a living
join:2006-06-24
Dover, DE
kudos:1 | reply to TheHarvester
murano forums......remove front bumper, remove radiator....bam access to front mount....
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gar187erI do this for a living
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Dover, DE
kudos:1 | reply to fixrman
said by fixrman:Do you really have any idea what you are posting about? Can you give any specific examples, or is yours just another of the "Bash Dealer" posts?
equinox wheel bearing went bad....dealer wanted $800 total to install a problematic part.....went through 2 sets in under 50k.....put on aftermarket timken at a local shop for $650 and 50k later still rolling just fine....
my 3, stock motor mount (fluid filled passenger side) design was faulty....took them 2 years to issue a "recall" on it....went through 2, until i went aftermarket, and did all three myself for what it cost me to replace it the first time it went bad...
not a bash dealer post, cause i know people who work at dealers as service advisors.....just saying, shop around....
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fixrmanPremium
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| For every anecdotal story you can provide about your car, "a friend's" car or "some guy you know of", I can supply ten of a variety that runs from the sublime to the ridiculous.
One story involves "a friend" who offered to give his other friend a hand changing brake shoes on his car. "We'll just bend back these plates to get to those brake shoes", was the repair strategy. Unfortunately, the plates were the backing plates that the shoes were mounted on. When the first side bending exercise didn't work, he decided to "try the other side for a bit". The damage caused by the "repair" was substantial, requiring hundreds of dollars in towing and parts expense that the friend of the owner thought the dealership should of course pay.
Then of course there was the story here of the independent body shop that performed a window regulator repair that resulted in damaged wring and an ECM failure.
I have repaired multiple wiring harnesses from outside shops installing alarm systems or radios in vehicles, causing untold electrical havoc.
By the way, that local shop that installed the Timken bearing overcharged you. I have done that job for $535.00, parts labor and tax included. Plus free valet service.  See what I'm sayin'?
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gar187erI do this for a living
join:2006-06-24
Dover, DE
kudos:1 | said by fixrman:For every anecdotal story you can provide about your car, "a friend's" car or "some guy you know of", I can supply ten of a variety that runs from the sublime to the ridiculous.
One story involves "a friend" who offered to give his other friend a hand changing brake shoes on his car. "We'll just bend back these plates to get to those brake shoes", was the repair strategy. Unfortunately, the plates were the backing plates that the shoes were mounted on. When the first side bending exercise didn't work, he decided to "try the other side for a bit". The damage caused by the "repair" was substantial, requiring hundreds of dollars in towing and parts expense that the friend of the owner thought the dealership should of course pay.
Then of course there was the story here of the independent body shop that performed a window regulator repair that resulted in damaged wring and an ECM failure.
I have repaired multiple wiring harnesses from outside shops installing alarm systems or radios in vehicles, causing untold electrical havoc.
By the way, that local shop that installed the Timken bearing overcharged you. I have done that job for $535.00, parts labor and tax included. Plus free valet service. See what I'm sayin'?
and ive had a dealership (employee) steal a genset on the back of my work van.....
either way shop around.....that was the point....
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fixrmanPremium
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Hatboro, PA Reviews:
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| Uhuh. Sure. Shop around.
I think that has been covered quite well.
Forgive me if I am not sold on the "genset story". Perhaps you should have had those service advisors you are so friendly with do some detective work for you. 
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