Replacing Tie Rod and Front Lower Control Arm - Ripped off? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

pigsnblankets · 07-14-2013, 01:15 PM

So I, somewhat stupidly (okay...very stupidly), damaged my front lower control arm and inner/outer tie rod. From what I've seen online, it takes only about 30-45 min - max 1 hr - to replace the tie rod and around 1 hr to replace the front lower control arm. When I took my car to the dealer, however, they said it would take 4 hours for the inner tie rod, and an hour each for the outer tie rod and lower control arm. Am I getting ripped off?

JackSmiley · 07-14-2013, 03:27 PM

why would you be ripped off if that's under warranty and you're not paying for it. unless they found out you were beating your car and decided not to warranty it...

Calum · 07-14-2013, 03:35 PM

Yes, that is a horrible rip off. Find a shop you like and take it there. Dealerships aren't the end all of mechanics.

pigsnblankets · 07-14-2013, 03:54 PM

This doesn't go under my warranty because its not maintenance and its a manufacture defect.. They're charging me 1200 bucks (parts aren't the bulk of the cost it's labor). I'll try to find a new auto shop. Should I just attempt to do it myself (I've never done anytype of car repair)? It all seems pretty straight forward and seems just a matter of having the right tools.

infinite012 · 07-14-2013, 04:47 PM

OP sounds like he's 18 and this is his first car.

Wrenching on your own car is a great way to learn how it works, but on a suspension component, take it to a competent mechanic who you (and the community around you) trust.

pigsnblankets · 07-14-2013, 04:54 PM

Your assumption is somewhat accurate..

Does Road Hazard Protection cover damage to mechanical components or just the tires/wheels? If so, I may be in luck.

White64Goat · 07-14-2013, 05:20 PM

How much is your deductible on your car insurance? If you damaged it by hitting a curb or whatever, your insurance should cover whatever is above your deductible if you have full coverage.

wparsons · 07-14-2013, 06:45 PM

Is there any damage to the suspension mount points? If so, you could be looking at a wack of labour to straighten the unibody.

pigsnblankets · 07-14-2013, 08:08 PM

I was talking about warranty protection - I would try to resolve this without going to my insurance company. Luckily, there is no damage other than the tie rod and lower control arm.

07-14-2013, 01:15 PM	#1
pigsnblankets Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Automatic Location: Alabama Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Replacing Tie Rod and Front Lower Control Arm - Ripped off? So I, somewhat stupidly (okay...very stupidly), damaged my front lower control arm and inner/outer tie rod. From what I've seen online, it takes only about 30-45 min - max 1 hr - to replace the tie rod and around 1 hr to replace the front lower control arm. When I took my car to the dealer, however, they said it would take 4 hours for the inner tie rod, and an hour each for the outer tie rod and lower control arm. Am I getting ripped off?

07-14-2013, 03:27 PM	#2
JackSmiley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: A Potential Traffic Ticket Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 448 Thanked 231 Times in 182 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	why would you be ripped off if that's under warranty and you're not paying for it. unless they found out you were beating your car and decided not to warranty it... __________________

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07-14-2013, 03:35 PM	#3
Calum That Guy Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 5,058 Thanked 2,868 Times in 1,499 Posts Mentioned: 82 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yes, that is a horrible rip off. Find a shop you like and take it there. Dealerships aren't the end all of mechanics.

07-14-2013, 03:54 PM	#4
pigsnblankets Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Automatic Location: Alabama Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This doesn't go under my warranty because its not maintenance and its a manufacture defect.. They're charging me 1200 bucks (parts aren't the bulk of the cost it's labor). I'll try to find a new auto shop. Should I just attempt to do it myself (I've never done anytype of car repair)? It all seems pretty straight forward and seems just a matter of having the right tools.

07-14-2013, 04:47 PM	#5
infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	OP sounds like he's 18 and this is his first car. Wrenching on your own car is a great way to learn how it works, but on a suspension component, take it to a competent mechanic who you (and the community around you) trust.

07-14-2013, 04:54 PM	#6
pigsnblankets Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Automatic Location: Alabama Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Your assumption is somewhat accurate.. Does Road Hazard Protection cover damage to mechanical components or just the tires/wheels? If so, I may be in luck.

07-14-2013, 05:20 PM	#7
White64Goat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ CBS LTD MT, 02 WRX Location: Fred. Co. Md. Posts: 2,351 Thanks: 65 Thanked 1,113 Times in 628 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	How much is your deductible on your car insurance? If you damaged it by hitting a curb or whatever, your insurance should cover whatever is above your deductible if you have full coverage.

07-14-2013, 08:08 PM	#9
pigsnblankets Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Automatic Location: Alabama Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was talking about warranty protection - I would try to resolve this without going to my insurance company. Luckily, there is no damage other than the tie rod and lower control arm.

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