Is this estimate reasonable?
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Is this estimate reasonable?
My 2012 Audi A7 3.0 L just started leaking coolant. I took it into my local Audi dealership and they said it was the front coolant crossover pipe, along with gaskets and coolant and is $996.41 to repair. They also told me my engine mounts (L + R) were broken and they had broken the right side flex pipe, and the estimate for that repair was $2,239.92. Are these repairs reasonable? Are any of these things I should be able to do myself? I am mediocre at best when it comes to car repair, brake pads, spark plugs, and oil changes. It's just a hard expense to swallow considering the costs I see for the parts online.
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As soon as you said, "dealership" you can be guaranteed to not be reasonable. Find the local Audi Club chapter and I'm sure they can recommend a reputable local independent shop that will do it for less, often far less.
The front coolant pip would be pretty easy, as long as you have a way to drain and refill easily enough.
I have a 2012 A7, and I've had to replace the engine mounts as well. I went with 034motorsports non-fluid mounts which should last longer. Those are going to be shy of $500 for the mounts alone. I had a flex pipe break, so had both downpipes replaced. You don't want to do those by yourself, unless you have a lift and a few friends.
The front coolant pip would be pretty easy, as long as you have a way to drain and refill easily enough.
I have a 2012 A7, and I've had to replace the engine mounts as well. I went with 034motorsports non-fluid mounts which should last longer. Those are going to be shy of $500 for the mounts alone. I had a flex pipe break, so had both downpipes replaced. You don't want to do those by yourself, unless you have a lift and a few friends.
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