Auto Mechanics in the Shorewood Area?

[davebobn]

Does anyone know of any good ones? My wife's car had some trouble starting this morning so she took it into a local shop. They told her that she needed her starter replaced and estimated at $400. That sounds pretty steep. On top of that her brakes are going and they told her an extra $600 for that. At this point we're thinking of just trading it in and getting something new for her. Though it stinks because we just paid the thing off. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Teatoe993]

What kind of car is it? Do they say you need front & rear brakes, or just one or the other?

[davebobn]

It's a '99 Corolla. From what she's told me it sounds like it's front and rear.

[Teatoe993]

I'd give you an estimate of $435 to do the starter. $245 for the part and $190 for the labor. I didn't look up what brakes would cost you, but the ballpark figure is usually $300 per axle on the smaller cars. Sounds like the shop isn't jerking you around at all. Hope this helps.

[davebobn]

We just got an estimate back from the Sears Automotive that's located by the Bayshore Mall and they gave us an estimate of $290 for parts and labor on the starter. I'll let ya know if it's a good experience or not.