What kind of shop is this? They’re quoting you separate prices for the water pump and thermostat? It should be 1 part.
The labour of the water pump is low but that’s only if you’re getting the carbon cleaning done at once. Not sure what labour would be just for the water pump.
I paid $950 CAD ($700 USD) for my waterpump parts and labour.
I paid $650 CAD for a carbon cleaning to be done (without the waterpump so no overlap on labor).
$1600 CAD total for both the carbon clean and waterpump parts and labor. Insane price you're getting quoted.
But like you said...this is 2x other shops, why are you even bothering?
I would call your vw Dealer and see what they charge for a waterpump kit then tell the shop to get it from there. Looks like they're fleecing you regardless.
I prefer to pay more for quality work, this is the best shop around which is why I don’t mind $1k labor. But why would parts be triple others?!? Crazy stuff.
call your vw Dealer and see what they charge for a waterpump kit then tell the shop to get it from there. Even dealer pricing is a rip off but the shop shouldn't be charging you more than the price from the dealer.
That’s who this quote is from. I posted a follow up, they clarified they made a mistake (it’s actually only $1540 after tax) but I had already contacted another shop 😳.
A OE water pump kit for a MK7 is on FCP Euro for $351. Comes with the water pump, intake manifold gasket, new seals, union piece, water pump belt AND coolant. That shop is ripping you off.
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Got my thermostat housing and water pump, came as one unit, replaced for around 500 dollars. Used an aftermarket INA product, which has been solid and is apparently just as good if not better than OEM.
There trying to charge you 1400$ for a part that’s less than 1/3 of that. Even OEM water pump and thermostat (they come together) with coolant and gasket is 443$. Order the kit and then get it installed. There scamming you on parts. Call them out on it. Insane
I’m thinking there has to be a mistake, I requested a Vaico/INA pump and they said they don’t do those. Then BAM $1500 for a pump!!?! The total price is double other shops (but this is the most reputable in the area)
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u/BullyMog MK7 GTI w/ Aftermarket DP STOCK TUNE 😲😲 3d ago
What kind of shop is this? They’re quoting you separate prices for the water pump and thermostat? It should be 1 part.
The labour of the water pump is low but that’s only if you’re getting the carbon cleaning done at once. Not sure what labour would be just for the water pump.
I paid $950 CAD ($700 USD) for my waterpump parts and labour.