Better Parts Prices for Shops ?

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klara - 16 Jan 2007 15:17 GMT

Re prices on parts from dealer -
Do bodyshops/repair shops get better prices than an individual ?

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Tegger - 17 Jan 2007 03:27 GMT

"klara" <klabu76@gmail.com> wrote in news:1168960643.521294.11240
@a75g2000cwd.googlegroups.com:

> Re prices on parts from dealer -
> Do bodyshops/repair shops get better prices than an individual ?

Klara, please, stop multi-posting. Learn how to crosspost correctly.

You've also posted this identical message to rec.autos.tech, and received
five replies (that will never appear in *this* group).

Yes, the trade gets way better prices than you for car parts for the same
reason the trade gets better prices than you for EVERYthing in ANY
industry.

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dstina07 - 17 Jan 2007 18:00 GMT

> "klara" <klabu76@gmail.com> wrote in news:1168960643.521294.11240
> @a75g2000cwd.googlegroups.com:
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

I worked at a parts store and a dealership, and yes, shops get a way
better price than the average joe over the counter.

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klara - 22 Jan 2007 19:36 GMT

I wonder if the bodyshop is gonna get pissed cause I got parts on-line
& did some of the works
he first made estimated for

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Joe LaVigne - 22 Jan 2007 23:40 GMT

> I wonder if the bodyshop is gonna get pissed cause I got parts on-line
> & did some of the works
> he first made estimated for

I doubt they'll get pissed, but don't expect him to provide any warranty
for the parts. He may also find your car further to the back of the line,
since he won't be making any of the profit he normally makes on parts...

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