Originally posted by touredon:
Originally posted by timstour:
... He beat CanTire's quote by quite a bit, with all new (stock) parts.
Let this be a lesson to you. Stay away from Cdn Tire, speedy, midas, any other 'chain' shops, and the stealer. A local shop will most always beat any quote those other places give you.
Take some time and visit a couple shops. Get at least three estimates, and go with your gut. Once you've gone to a local guy once and your happy, keep going to him.
That's the best way to find a mechaic on your own. Try asking around as well, a good reference could get you started.
I'd also check if the place you take has any familiarity with Contours and the V6 contours. Some back-street mechanics can be a bit rough on a confined engine bay. Beware that they might quote you something then turn around and tell you 'it's so tight in there labour is double!'.
I actually go to the old stealership for some things I can't do myself, because the tech there has his own V6 5spd Contour so he can pick out problems at the drop of a hat!
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