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Laura Beck

I’m a Mechanic: 5 Car Repairs You Should Never Pay a Dealership To Do

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Dealerships charge premium labor rates for repairs that independent shops often handle just as well for less money. Chris Pyle, mechanic and auto expert from JustAnswer, explained which repairs justify dealership costs and which don’t.

“Some repairs should be done by a dealer and some repairs can be done at a lower cost independent shop,” Pyle said. Here’s where you can save without sacrificing quality.

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