Replacement parts: The right way

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Originally Posted by Beav

Like 20 little washers for the rocker covers, that cost $45?

It seems to me that the OEMs have decided to make better cars and just charge the beejeezus outta us on replacement parts in order to spur new car sales.

Cynic that I am, I've always suspected that dealer parts and service rates are set at least in part by this rationale, and that it's a delicate balance. They don't want to chase-off parts and service customers, but they WOULD prefer that parts and service customers buy new cars. There's little doubt in my mind that my SVX became available because the previous owner got a look at the dealer's parts and service estimate and asked, "How much per month for that WRX over there?"

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