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damon_Z · 06-21-2014, 03:40 PM

I recently had A/C maintenance work done on my 2002 Z28. They cleared my clogged A/C evaporator drain and replaced two worn belts for a total of $228.38 including tax. I didn't notice until much later that they charged me $40.80 and $64.98 for part numbers 378K4 and 760K6, respectively. These same two part numbers are listed at $17.99 each in Autozone. What is the justification for charging so much for these parts?

If I wasn't in a hurry that day and have been more thoughtful, I would have asked them what part numbers they were going to use so that I would have went to the Advance Auto Parts next door, purchased them at regular retail price, and brought them to Meineke for installation. I would then have just paid for labor and whatever they charged for Shop Supplies.

Thank you in advance for the info.

06-21-2014, 03:40 PM	#1
damon_Z Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	Why does Meineke charge $106 for 2 belts that cost $36 at Autozone? I recently had A/C maintenance work done on my 2002 Z28. They cleared my clogged A/C evaporator drain and replaced two worn belts for a total of $228.38 including tax. I didn't notice until much later that they charged me $40.80 and $64.98 for part numbers 378K4 and 760K6, respectively. These same two part numbers are listed at $17.99 each in Autozone. What is the justification for charging so much for these parts? If I wasn't in a hurry that day and have been more thoughtful, I would have asked them what part numbers they were going to use so that I would have went to the Advance Auto Parts next door, purchased them at regular retail price, and brought them to Meineke for installation. I would then have just paid for labor and whatever they charged for Shop Supplies. Thank you in advance for the info. __________________ ORIGINAL OWNER. DAILY DRIVEN. FOREVER. 2015 Deep Black Pearl DSG GTI. For My Wife. 2006 Quicksilver Metallic M6 GTO. Holden Hybrid. 2002 Sunset Orange Metallic A4 Z28. 1SC-Stripper.