hours should it take the dealership to replace the alternator in my 2005 545
12-08-2012, 07:56 PM
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hours should it take the dealership to replace the alternator in my 2005 545
how many hours should it take the dealership to replace the alternator in my 2005 545i?
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12-09-2012, 06:46 AM
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Most dealers and mechanics charge the 'book rate' regardless of how many actual hours it takes.
If the job takes longer than book rate, they won't charge you extra. For the most part, most [experienced] mechanics can do jobs much faster than the published hours in the book.
If the job takes longer than book rate, they won't charge you extra. For the most part, most [experienced] mechanics can do jobs much faster than the published hours in the book.
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