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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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My brother just had his alt. and battery change in his 06 and the bill was $950.00. To me this seems extremly high priced, I do know the mini's are very compact but wow. I do work in the automotive field and have turned wrenches in the past so I have more of a clue than my brother. Is this a normal sounding price for this in a mini? or should he find a new mechanic?
 
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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$950 for a mini is way too high. My cousin had it in just $680 i guess..i would have to confirm rather.
 
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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I have an 06, where did he do that? I managed to change my battery for only 200$ and I think the alternator was around 400$.
 

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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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I would think he certainly needs to find another mechanic. Almost a grand for that is way too much. What's the labor rate he was charged?
 
Old Mar 10, 2011 | 03:34 AM
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I do know the mini's are very compact but wow. I do work in the automotive field and have turned wrenches in the past so I have more of a clue than my brother. Is this a normal sounding price for this in a mini? or should he find a new mechanic..
 




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