Help: Finding Repair Times??
06-09-2010, 08:59 AM
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Hey guys, so as I stated in my last thread my throttle valve actuator recently failed. I called BMW NA to file a claim (as I am out of warranty) and my dealer recently called me back today. They said they would cover the cost of the part ($1050), but I would be responsible for the labor ($1060). Does anyone know where I can find BMWs estimated repair time for such a fix? I think 10 hours of labor is far too much to replace the actuator, but without any proof I can't prove it. Any help would be great!
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06-09-2010, 09:17 AM
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Sorry to hear of your troubles but try googling "Auto repair time estimates" and you'll come across hundreds of sites.
The problem is most of those sites require a subscription. Good luck.
The problem is most of those sites require a subscription. Good luck.
06-09-2010, 05:09 PM
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Hey guys, so as I stated in my last thread my throttle valve actuator recently failed. I called BMW NA to file a claim (as I am out of warranty) and my dealer recently called me back today. They said they would cover the cost of the part ($1050), but I would be responsible for the labor ($1060). Does anyone know where I can find BMWs estimated repair time for such a fix? I think 10 hours of labor is far too much to replace the actuator, but without any proof I can't prove it. Any help would be great!
Thanks,
Matt
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Matt
1.1 hours labor.
06-09-2010, 06:36 PM
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+1 for actually checking with an independent shop, you might come out ahead purchasing the part yourself from tischer or garry and just paying for a non dealership to do the service, perhaps that's why your dour dealership is "eating" the cost of the part itself..
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06-09-2010, 09:44 PM
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Where did you come up with your labor hours from? What would be the labor hours for the part number I listed?
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