Earlier, I posted that the top of my radiator blew off where the upper radiator hose connects. I had the car towed to the mechanic and he installed a new radiator, thermostat and upper hose for a total cost of about $740.

He installed a Nissens radiator (not a Behr like the original) and charged me around $450 for the radiator. I know FastLane has them for about $230. I know that mechanics generally mark up their parts but this seemed pretty ridiculous to me. I think the total labor was around $160 which I wasn't upset about.

Did I get ripped off here on the parts mark-up or do mechanics have to do this to make a living? BTW, he also said "list price" for the radiator was around $560 and implied he was giving me a "deal" for $450.

Thanks,

Scott

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Scott
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