# 2011 Land Rover LR2 - dealer gouging us? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** landrover\ **Created:** [January 26, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-land-rover-lr2-dealer-gouging-us/133369 "2019-01-26T17:09:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LuciVail](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/58f4c7/32.png) [@LuciVail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuciVail)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-land-rover-lr2-dealer-gouging-us/133369/1 "2019-01-26T17:09:57Z")
Looking for advise. Three years ago we purchased a 2011 Land Rover LR2 with 40,000. We had added another 40 in the last three years. I took my car to the dealer to install a new resonator (rear muffler). Upon completion I was informed that the right front tie rod was very loose and needed replacement, cost to repair $635. My husband hopped on Google and told me they should cost under $300. My question, is the Dealer way out of line? Should I have them do the work or find a more reasonable shop. By the way, replacement of the resonator was $945.20. I Iove the vehicle especially for driving in our snow belt. Is the dealer gouging me? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-land-rover-lr2-dealer-gouging-us/133369/2 "2019-01-26T17:51:04Z")
I don’t know where you live so I can’t say whether you are being gouged or not. Research on-line MUST include location. Tie rods in Los Angeles will be more expensive than Salinas Kansas. Any repair that doesn’t leave the car needing a tow can be taken to other shops for an estimate. A phone works pretty well here, too. Like any other service - your price may vary.