Okay, so I have a 2005 Nissian Altima that has been a very reliable car and quite honestly a real trooper. It is currently in the shop for repairs that were caused by my first (and only) accident. I hit a bale of hay on the interstate going about 70 mph. Yes… A bale of hay. The repairs I am nee…

Check with your mechanic. Some mechanics won’t install parts that you bought. Replacing a mirror can be a pain. Many times you have to pull the inner door panel. $500 doesn’t sound unreasonable when you consider labor.

And if he will install parts you buy, I’d get them from a reputable source, like rockauto.com , I worry that some Ebay cheapie parts may not fit, and you’ll have trouble returning/exchanging them.

As you enter life you are going to find that car repairs can be an expensive proposition. That does not mean that you’re being ripped off. How can they overcharge you? You were given an estimate up front. Don’t like the estimate then get another. Failing to find one that you like then try to do th…

While I don’t know about your specific issue, I do suggest to do a lot of research before spending that much money. When I have a car repair, I do the following research: 1) research the prices of the parts from various locations; 2) look for videos online on how to do the same repairs so you get a…

The price is probably about right. How handy are you with basic tools and stuff? For $20 you can pick up a repair manual for this car at an auto parts store. It will have a chapter on basic body part R&R. Some aspects of it can be complicated and require some specialized experience/skill. But it…

$500 is outrageous…From beginning to end a one hour job at most…If you check eBay I bet you can find a complete mirror assembly even cheaper than the one you found. You can use craigslist to find the labor you need…There are many back-yard mechanics looking for an easy hours labor…The counter help …

2005 Nissan Altima Parts

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missileman February 16, 2012, 11:07pm 4

I would let the mechanic do the entire job including finding the parts for you. You don’t take your own buns and hamburger into McDonalds do you? It’s the same difference.

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