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Old 02-22-11 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BCRider
Instead of taking the time to type this question here why didn't you just phone the shop and ask?

Same question here
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Also consider that these fenders are usually available at local shops, and it would have made sense to get a price of the fenders installed before buying them and then asking a local shop to install them. Many, maybe most shops feel slighted when folks bring them stuff they've bought elsewhere for installation or service. (I'm not arguing their position, just stating it). This is even more of an issue if they stock the identical goods.

Some can be downright ungracious about it saying something to the effect of "do you bring your own meat to McDonalds?" Others are much more accommodating, but discretely have 2 rates for labor, one for stuff they sell or sold, and one for stuff they didn't. Depending on the ratio of product cost to the labor costs, you can see any savings from a lower product price offset by a labor rate upcharge.

Anyway that's all water under the bridge and the only way to get a meaningful labor estimate is to call a number of local shops, and maybe one a bit farther just for comparison.
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