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Cadillac Seville: I went to get a wheel alignment on my 97

 
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I went to get a wheel alignment on my 97 cadillac seville. was told "was not able to complete alignment. Found rear knuckles needing to be replaced in order for vehicle to be aligned. Estimate $1725.00 plus complete alignment $80.00."

Does this sounds like a little much?

 

Country: United States
Make: Cadillac
Model: Seville
Year: 1997

Submitted: 345 days and 1 hours ago.
Category: Cadillac
Value: $18
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Expert:  eric replied345 days and 1 hours ago.

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The knuckles list for $682 for the left and $653 for the right side. Total in parts $1335. Labor is 1.8 hours, around $180-200

Total $1515 to $1535 parts and labor.

So, your estimate is about $200 to high, but the shop may have a higher markup on the parts.

I would check around at some salvage yards. You may be able to find them for about $200 each.

Here is parts and labor out of service manual:


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The knuckles list for $682 for the left and $653 for the right side. Total in parts $1335. Labor is 1.8 hours, around $180-200

Total $1515 to $1535 parts and labor.

So, your estimate is about $200 to high, but the shop may have a higher markup on the parts.

I would check around at some salvage yards. You may be able to find them for about $200 each.

Here is parts and labor out of service manual:


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Please note, your Deposit doesn't constitute a payment. Please be sure to rate OK SERVICE, GOOD SERVICE OR EXCELLENT SERVICE to complete transaction or ask for more help by clicking REPLY TO EXPERT.

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