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Homeless Man · 12-10-2016, 01:30 PM

I don't do work on my car at any other place than my dealership because it is good. Need to get my starter replaced the part looks pretty cheap and I can do it myself but can't right now. I'm homeless and don't have any of my tools at this time. How much would they charge me because I looked it up and this website said $400-$500

And should I buy the part myself and take it or do they not like that?

Olddudesrule · 12-10-2016, 08:11 PM

The starter through GM should run you around $125, and you can call the dealership and ask them what the book says for a starter R/R. Should be around 1.5 hours, maybe 2. At @$100 an hour labor (low est.?), that would put you around $400 pretty quick with some other miscellaneous charges. It's an easy job to do yourself with just a few tools. You can probably find the starter cheaper too through Rock Auto or Auto Anything.....

Candr3535 · 12-10-2016, 09:53 PM

Drive down to south jersey and I'll help you put it in. I've got jack, ramps and tools. I'll even feed you and give you gas money, especially if your truly homeless. I live 40 minutes from Philly. Btw I'm serious. It is Christmas time and time to pay it forward. Carl

Homeless Man · 12-10-2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Candr3535

Drive down to south jersey and I'll help you put it in. I've got jack, ramps and tools. I'll even feed you and give you gas money, especially if your truly homeless. I live 40 minutes from Philly. Btw I'm serious. It is Christmas time and time to pay it forward. Carl

I might take u up on that offer lol but don't need the gas money/food. Might wanna drive that ZL1 though

Soybeanrice · 12-10-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

The starter through GM should run you around $125, and you can call the dealership and ask them what the book says for a starter R/R. Should be around 1.5 hours, maybe 2. At @$100 an hour labor (low est.?), that would put you around $400 pretty quick with some other miscellaneous charges. It's an easy job to do yourself with just a few tools. You can probably find the starter cheaper too through Rock Auto or Auto Anything.....

Dealership labor is 156 per hour i believe

Candr3535 · 12-10-2016, 10:56 PM

Hit me up. Always around after work and here Saturdays and Sundays. Probably take an hour to hour and half.

Olddudesrule · 12-11-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Soybeanrice

Dealership labor is 156 per hour i believe

Ouch! Thought my estimate was low, but damn.....

JCunningham · 12-12-2016, 03:55 AM

depends on the dealer. my dealer charges $107hr

xc_SS/RS · 12-12-2016, 08:17 AM

I know it's not going to be that expensive, but if you have to ask then why not try it yourself? It's not difficult. If you did your headers you can do a starter

MrChrisLS3 · 12-12-2016, 08:57 AM

Depends on your relationship with the dealer. Sometimes a dealership will cut a break for regular good customer for something as simple as this. However, I think most will book everything at least one hour labor. On a lift this is about a 15 minute job. It's really pretty easy.

CamaroFred · 12-12-2016, 11:45 AM

Why not call the dealer and ask? Be sure to warn him you have headers, that will add some time.

Homeless Man · 12-12-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

Why not call the dealer and ask? Be sure to warn him you have headers, that will add some time.

Why? Don't tell me the header has to come off

Homeless Man · 12-12-2016, 01:05 PM

Well boys just called its $480 installed. Looks like I'm installing it myself or taking Candr's offer.

JerTM · 12-13-2016, 12:45 PM

Alldata shows .9 hr to replace. Shop rate of my dealer is $100/hr. So at my shop it would be $90 to replace plus cost of part. If you can get it on ramps or jack stands (please don't just use a jack) It's a very easy install. Just be careful not to over tighten the wires on the positive and start posts, as they tent to break off if over torqued.

12-10-2016, 01:30 PM	#1
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	How Much Will Dealership Charge For Starter Replacement I don't do work on my car at any other place than my dealership because it is good. Need to get my starter replaced the part looks pretty cheap and I can do it myself but can't right now. I'm homeless and don't have any of my tools at this time. How much would they charge me because I looked it up and this website said $400-$500 And should I buy the part myself and take it or do they not like that? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

12-10-2016, 08:11 PM	#2
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	The starter through GM should run you around $125, and you can call the dealership and ask them what the book says for a starter R/R. Should be around 1.5 hours, maybe 2. At @$100 an hour labor (low est.?), that would put you around $400 pretty quick with some other miscellaneous charges. It's an easy job to do yourself with just a few tools. You can probably find the starter cheaper too through Rock Auto or Auto Anything..... __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

12-10-2016, 09:53 PM	#3
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	Drive down to south jersey and I'll help you put it in. I've got jack, ramps and tools. I'll even feed you and give you gas money, especially if your truly homeless. I live 40 minutes from Philly. Btw I'm serious. It is Christmas time and time to pay it forward. Carl __________________ 695 RWHP / 660 RWTQ @ 13.5 PSI Dyna-Tech Headers Ceramic Coated w/Super Flo Cats, JRE Custom Rough Idle Racing Cam Package and 125 RWHP Pulley Kit w/ 28% pulley, Custom Tune by Ted, ID850 injectors, JMS Fuel Booster, NGK Plugs, MSD Plug Wires, Roto-Fab CAI, Roto-Fab Big Gulp, Elite Catch Can, Mild to Wild, 90mm VMaxx Ported Throttle Body, Skip Shift Elim., D3 Coolant Resevoir, Separated Clutch Resevoir, and Fuzzy Red Dice..

12-10-2016, 10:56 PM	#6
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	Hit me up. Always around after work and here Saturdays and Sundays. Probably take an hour to hour and half. __________________ 695 RWHP / 660 RWTQ @ 13.5 PSI Dyna-Tech Headers Ceramic Coated w/Super Flo Cats, JRE Custom Rough Idle Racing Cam Package and 125 RWHP Pulley Kit w/ 28% pulley, Custom Tune by Ted, ID850 injectors, JMS Fuel Booster, NGK Plugs, MSD Plug Wires, Roto-Fab CAI, Roto-Fab Big Gulp, Elite Catch Can, Mild to Wild, 90mm VMaxx Ported Throttle Body, Skip Shift Elim., D3 Coolant Resevoir, Separated Clutch Resevoir, and Fuzzy Red Dice..

12-12-2016, 03:55 AM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	depends on the dealer. my dealer charges $107hr __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

12-12-2016, 08:17 AM	#9
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,884	I know it's not going to be that expensive, but if you have to ask then why not try it yourself? It's not difficult. If you did your headers you can do a starter __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

12-12-2016, 08:57 AM	#10
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	Depends on your relationship with the dealer. Sometimes a dealership will cut a break for regular good customer for something as simple as this. However, I think most will book everything at least one hour labor. On a lift this is about a 15 minute job. It's really pretty easy.

12-12-2016, 11:45 AM	#11
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,999	Why not call the dealer and ask? Be sure to warn him you have headers, that will add some time. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

12-12-2016, 01:05 PM	#13
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Well boys just called its $480 installed. Looks like I'm installing it myself or taking Candr's offer. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

12-13-2016, 12:45 PM	#14
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,941	Alldata shows .9 hr to replace. Shop rate of my dealer is $100/hr. So at my shop it would be $90 to replace plus cost of part. If you can get it on ramps or jack stands (please don't just use a jack) It's a very easy install. Just be careful not to over tighten the wires on the positive and start posts, as they tent to break off if over torqued.