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geese · Sep 27, 2009, 06:14 AM

I need to replace my exhaust on a 2000 Ford Ranger.Can someone tell me what it should cost?(Parts and labor)

Cedarln2265 · Sep 28, 2009, 05:50 PM

You can get quotes from your local Auto parts stores. Prices very across regions. You can call you don't have to make a trip but I've found it usually is better to stop in a store. As to labor costs you want to check with dealers and shops. Also be sure and check with BBB to see about complaints. Ask for references if at all possible. I have paid more for the dealer fixing my vehicle but didn't have to worry about not getting a good job done. Good luck

JudyKayTee · Sep 29, 2009, 05:42 AM

I doubt very much that a local repair shop will take the parts you purchased and install them on your truck. Isn't it a "one stop" deal - they provide both parts and service?

If you are friends with a mechanic, perhaps he/she would install the parts you purchase but I am not aware of a dealer/shop which will do this - partially for insurance purposes.

Let me find our resident expert.

this8384 · Sep 29, 2009, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by geese

I need to replace my exhaust on a 2000 Ford Ranger.Can someone tell me what it should cost?(Parts and labor)

Without knowing what is needed for replacement, it's impossible to give you an accurate estimate over the Internet. You might only need a muffler, or you may need the entire system replaced.

Originally Posted by CedarIn2265

You can get quotes from your local Auto parts stores. Prices very across regions. You can call you don't have to make a trip but I've found it usually is better to stop in a store. As to labor costs you want to check with dealers and shops. Also be sure and check with BBB to see about complaints. Ask for references if at all possible. I have paid more for the dealer fixing my vehicle but didn't have to worry about not getting a good job done. good luck

This is not accurate. A majority of shops will not install customer supplied parts. Yes, they might get a better deal on parts but if they don't have a "backyard" mechanic who has the proper equipment, it's not going to do them very much good to shop around and buy the parts if nobody will install them. Additionally, the customer is going to have to be the one to argue with the parts store in the event a warranty issue arises; that should be interesting.

Also, I take severe offense to your comment which I have placed in bold. Your implication that dealers are more qualified than independent shops is absolute rubbish. I've had numerous customers complain that the dealer wanted 2-3 times what I've charged them to do the same work and our mechanics did a better job than the dealer did. In fact, I had a customer that used to swear by the dealership finally get fed up when they kept her waiting for an oil change - for six hours. Way to "get a good job done", eh?

JudyKayTee · Sep 29, 2009, 10:46 AM

This8384 - let me look it up and get back to you. In the meantime, hey, I posted an answer!

Cedarln2265 · Sep 29, 2009, 04:49 PM

In 40 years of vehicle ownership, having a warranty on most of my vehicles it is recommeded that you take it to a dealer. This is also because of "recalls" by the manufacturer which would be free of charge both labor and parts.
I also had personal repair shops and not one in five states that I lived in had a problem with me buying the part and bringing it in for them to install.
I too worked at a repair shop and those mechanics and owner had no problem with the customer buying a part once they knew what part they needed replaced. My current dealership only takes 45 minutes and that's a complete service and oil change.
Dealers that don't make appointments usually advise customers of wait times.
The OP wanted costs... my answer was to assist him

JudyKayTee · Sep 29, 2009, 06:16 PM

I don't know what you drive but 45 minutes at a dealership for complete service and oil change?

I have to leave my car, take the loaner, pick it up later.

Different experiences, obviously.

this8384 · Sep 30, 2009, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Cedarln2265

In 40 years of vehicle ownership, having a warranty on most of my vehicles it is recommeded that you take it to a dealer. This is also because of "recalls" by the manufacturer which would be free of charge both labor and parts.
I also had personal repair shops and not one in five states that I lived in had a problem with me buying the part and bringing it in for them to install.
I too worked at a repair shop and those mechanics and owner had no problem with the customer buying a part once they knew what part they needed replaced. My current dealership only takes 45 mins and that's a complete service and oil change.
Dealers that don't make appointments usually advise customers of wait times.
The OP wanted costs ...my answer was to assist him

Wow, you again manage to completely veer off-topic. The issue is not a warranty, nor is it a recall. You don't need to buy a vehicle brand-new to purchase a warranty. You also can have a recall performed on a vehicle that was purchased used. Also, making an appointment was never brought up. The OP asked for a price quote on exhaust which nobody here can provide him/her because we don't have the vehicle in front of us, available for inspection to determine which components are in need of replacement.

Just out of curiousity, what was your "job" at a repair shop? And also out of curiousity, what do you mean by "complete service and oil change"?

Please clear something up for me: what was the purpose of your last post? Personally, I find it to be non-sensical rambling about "your experience" while not actually providing any help whatsoever... which seems to be a pattern for you on numerous threads.

Cedarln2265 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:14 AM

Since you work for a repair shop, perhaps you could give the OP estimates for partial or complete exhaust system, your Chiltons and shop hourly labor charges and markup for parts. That way the OP would have a general estimate to compare with his/her area.

this8384 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Cedarln2265

Since you work for a repair shop, perhaps you could give the OP estimates for partial or complete exhaust system, your Chiltons and shop hourly labor charges and markup for parts. That way the OP would have a general estimate to compare with his/her area.

What part of my last few posts in this thread do you not understand? It is impossible to give an accurate estimate over the Internet when you have no clue what the OP needs or even what the shops in his/her area charge per hour.

Do you choose to ignore logic or does it simply evade you that easily?

And by the way, Chilton manuals are for DIY'ers.

JudyKayTee · Sep 30, 2009, 07:19 AM

Could you give me an estimate for my car - I'm not going to tell you what make, model, year it is but it goes like this - clunk, clunk, clunk? What would the cost of that repair be?

Cedarln2265 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:27 AM

An estimate is an educated guess OP asked for exhaust system so an estimate would be based on part or whole... Chlitons is the manual for hours of labor... Parts cost plus taxes plus markup by repair shop = total cost to customer for parts multiply Chiltons labor hours by the labor cost per hourly labor repair shop charge, add any applicable taxes and the OP will have an estimate... OP can compare with the repair shops available in his/her area

Cedarln2265 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:28 AM

Chiltons is a labor guide... used by repair shops to give estimates

this8384 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Cedarln2265

An estimate is an educated guess OP asked for exhaust system so an estimate would be based on part or whole ...Chlitons is the manual for hours of labor....Parts cost plus taxes plus markup by repair shop = total cost to customer for parts multiply Chiltons labor hours by the labor cost per hourly labor repair shop charge, add any applicable taxes and the OP will have an estimate.....OP can compare with the repair shops available in his/her area

Wow. You really felt I needed an explanation as to what an estimate is? Seriously?

And you want me to give the OP an estimate that you acknowledge will not be accurate?

Please, for the sake of your own dignity, just bow out already. This is becoming pathetic.

this8384 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:31 AM

Look at me

this8384 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:32 AM

I can make posts one sentence long, too.

Cedarln2265 · Sep 30, 2009, 09:10 AM

I disagree.. any estimator can give an estimate for a partial or complete repair with out seeing the vehicle. Having actually worked as an estimator for a repair shop, a general estimate can be made For a more accurate estimate of the cost to the customer, you would request that they bring the vehicle in for inspection.
This is the direction I am leading the Op, ask questions from the local area he/she lives in as the prices of parts and labor costs do vary.
Chiltons is the automotive repair standard for hourly repairs. It is also useful for customers to know about for reference when a RS quotes an hourly repair.

this8384 · Sep 30, 2009, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by Cedarln2265

I disagree..any estimator can give an estimate for a partial or complete repair with out seeing the vehicle. Having actually worked as an estimator for a repair shop, a general estimate can be made For a more accurate estimate of the cost to the customer, you would request that they bring the vehicle in for inspection.
This is the direction I am leading the Op, ask questions from the local area he/she lives in as the prices of parts and labor costs do vary.
Chiltons is the automotive repair standard for hourly repairs. It is also useful for customers to know about for reference when a RS quotes an hourly repair.

What do you disagree with? I've already said I can give her an estimate but it won't be accurate. You just keep parroting what has already been said.

We can't give her an accurate estimate because we don't know where they live, what they need, which supplier the repair shops uses, etc. There are too many variables to give them an accurate estimate over the Internet.

You say you're trying to tell the OP to go to a local shop and get a quote, yet you haven't said that one time. You brought up warranties, recalls, dealer vs. independent shops. You never once said, "In order to get an accurate estimate, you'll need to take it locally and ask them."

Are you trying to look foolish or do you actually think you're making a point? Absolutely ridiculous.

JudyKayTee · Sep 30, 2009, 10:55 AM

I can post

JudyKayTee · Sep 30, 2009, 10:55 AM

Three word answers.