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Price 
Location 
Model 
Year 
Submitted by  
Description
$ 481
Mar 2008
Jacksonville, Florida
Chevy S-10
1994
alignment
Alignment and Parts replacement  more... close row
$ 595
Aug 2008
Liverpool, NY
Impala
2001
catalytic converter
Replacement of catalytic converter on Impala  more... close row

Description of service

I paid 595 for the computer diagnostics and replacement of my Impala's catalytic converter. 165.00 of that was the labor charge, the rest was for the catalytic converter and two gaskets. They removed the catalytic converter and replaced it with a new one. The part was pricey because the model has a California emissions code catalytic converter and it's twice the cost of a regular one. The California code converter is only available through the dealership so I could not have the work done at a muffler shop.


Review of Service

The service was good, I took the car in and they hooked it up for diagnostics. I knew in less than 30 minutes that the problem was a pretty big one. They did not have the part in stock so they ordered it and told me the labor would not take long, to come back at noon the next day and it would be ready, and it was. The service department guys were very nice and the parts department guy also, he explained why the converter cost so much more than a non- California code one.


Tips

Call around for prices on the part before you decide where to go. You will need your VIN number, which is the long ID number on your car registration form. They look up the converter with the help of this number. Find out if you can return the core of the old one for some money back if you get the part yourself. Next time I buy a car, I'm going to ask if it's California code emissions or not. Might save me money in the long run if it's not.


$ 300
Feb 2008
Kernersville, NC
chevy cavalier wagon
1996
heater core
Misdiagnosis caused car to sit for one year  more... close row
$ 60
Jul 2007
Bexley, Ohio
Chevrolet Lumina Mini van
1995
Window Motor
Motor for window replaced  more... close row
$ 280
May 2008
Tampa, Florida
Camaro
1998
water pump
Overheating car repaired  more... close row
$ 225
Apr 2008
Lebanon, Virginia
Chevrolet Caprice
1999
Starter
Starter went out  more... close row
$ 1100
Jul 2008
Augusta, GA
Suburban
1999
Transfer Case
Transfer case replaced on Suburban  more... close row
$ 150
Oct 2008
Des Moines, Iowa
Chevy Silverado 1500HD
2001
rear U Joints
Trustworthy mechanic fixed rear u joints  more... close row
$ 282
Sep 2007
Attalla, AL
Avalanche
2004
AC panel and front shocks
Air conditioner panel and front shocks replaced  more... close row
$ 3800
Nov 2007
Camden, NJ
Chervolet Silverado 1500
2007
tailgate and right rear lights
Car hit by a hit and run driver  more... close row
$ 650
Apr 2006
Baton Rouge,LA
C-10
1967
engine replacement
Engine replaced on antique truck  more... close row
$ 180
Sep 2007
Chesapeake, Ohio
Impala
2001
Brakes
Brake pads and rotors replaced  more... close row
$ 750
Aug 2008
Tampa, Florida
camaro
1998
fuel pump
Fuel pump replaced  more... close row
$ 638
Aug 2008
Four Oaks, NC
Trailblazer
2005
Front Bumper
Front bumper replaced on Trailblazer  more... close row
$ 2300
Feb 2008
Oswego NY
Impala
2003
transmission
Rebuilt transmission put in an Impala  more... close row
$ 699
Oct 2008
Aiken, SC
Impala
2004
front and back brakes, pads and rotors
Replaced front and back brakes on Impala  more... close row
$ 2100
Dec 2007
Tampa, Florida
camaro
1998
Blown Head Gasket
Blown head gasket  more... close row
$ 359
Mar 2008
Holly Hill, Fl.
Chevrolet Venture
1999
Air Conditioning
Minivan air conditioning repair  more... close row
$ 400
Jan 2008
Anniston, Alabama
Equinox
2007
Power Windiw Motor
Motor in door burned out  more... close row
$ 245
Mar 2008
Liverpool, NY
Impala
2003
brakes
Back brakes serviced on an Impala  more... close row
$ 325
Mar 2008
City, State
cavalier
2003
Power Steering pump
Quick work on work vehicle  more... close row
$ 45
Aug 2007
Woodville, Tx
Chevrolet Truck
1985
Carburetor
Carburator replacement for truck  more... close row
$ 2500
Dec 2007
anoka, Minnesota
Cavalier
1994
head gasket
Expensive head gasket replacement  more... close row
$ 2500
Apr 2008
Anniston, Alabama
Equinox
2007
Computer Sensor
Electrical computer sensor replaced  more... close row
$ 689
May 2008
Louisville, KY
Cavalier
2000
Transmission
Replacement transmission  more... close row
$ 1900
Feb 2008
Eugene, Oregon
Chevy, blazer
2005
Transmission
Complete Chevy transmission repair  more... close row
$ 160
Sep 2008
Tampa, Fl.
chevy blazer
1990
water pump
Water pump replaced on Chevy Blazer  more... close row