YACT: Why are these muffler shops trying to rip me off??

[RgrPark]

Everyone i asked on various forums tell me that to install 2 mufflers (just replacing the old mufflers, and using the existing pipes), it should cost about 20-50 bucks a piece...however, all the shops i called quote me around $200....and that's after i tell them i'll be bringing in my own mufflers....jesus!!! anyone know of a good place in MD that won't rip me off??
thanx

 

[Murpheeee]

find a mechanic who'll do it on the side - save you a packet

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: RgrPark
Everyone i asked on various forums tell me that to install 2 mufflers (just replacing the old mufflers, and using the existing pipes), it should cost about 20-50 bucks a piece...however, all the shops i called quote me around $200....and that's after i tell them i'll be bringing in my own mufflers....jesus!!! anyone know of a good place in MD that won't rip me off??
thanx

go to meineke and tell them you are not going to pay alot for that muffler.



OR
find a local yokel that is mechanically inclined and just buy the part and have them put it in.

 

[Eli]

Crazy! My dad got all the pipe replaced on his Chevy PU for like 180$.

Open the phone book, and start calling all the mom&pop muffler shops.

 

[cavemanmoron]

go to a car forum
what kind of a car? or truck that makes a big difference
what year,engine etc

around here i use Midas a lot

 

[Howard]

Can you do the welding yourself?

 

[Nyical]

Thats nutz...Just had my muffler replaced today and paid 100.00 for all the pipes, labor and a Flowmaster 60 Series and this on a 99 S-10

 

[RgrPark]

so...does anyone know of a good place in md?

 

[Nyical]

As stated prior by others, look in the phone book, shop around, cant really give any reccomends since I live in California.

 

[Evadman]

$140 of that is to lube your new muffler bearings. Those things use special hi-temp PTFE grease. If you are bringing your own mufflers, it is likely the bearings are currently dry, so they charge you for it.