Save money while fixing your car

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Yes you can do this...A good mechanic will not only fix your car but will help you save money.  Most of the time if your mechanic can diagnose the problem and send you shopping for the parts you can save 10 to 50% on the parts.  Alternators and fuel pumps among other parts can be recondition and bought for a fraction of the cost.  

Get this I once had a "multi-function turn signal switch" go bad in my car.  Replacement cost for a new one $300 plus labor.  My mechanic suggested that I call the local salvage yard, so I did and found one for $50, but I had to buy the entire steering column.  After consulting with my mechanic quickly he said that would be no problem. In the end I had a bill for $195 which I gladly settled with cash for $175. By the way, if anyone is interested I have a steering wheel I have one for sale……