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Mopar151

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13. The nice way to ask

Reply to matt819 (Reply #9)

Thu Jan 30, 2020, 08:28 PM

Jan 2020

Is to ask what your options are in regard to the repair. The labor and parts costs should be fairly constant, so any meaningful savings would be in the extent of the repair.

Sourcing parts on your own is a touchy subject with most shops. Prior arrangement is the only fair way. The shop has to know the right stuff is coming, not the maybe stuff. An upcharge to cover their overhead can be appropriate, too.

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Question about body shops and prices and parts [View all] matt819 Jan 2020 OP

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OEM used is generally a better part than a "will-fit" Mopar151 Jan 2020 #12

It's worth a try. Before you let them start so you'd have the option to go elsewhere captain queeg Jan 2020 #3

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But. . . matt819 Jan 2020 #6

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The nice way to ask Mopar151 Jan 2020 #13

Body shops sell parts at retail. JohnnyRingo Jan 2020 #10

I know what you're saying matt819 Jan 2020 #11