$369 to install factory fog lights? could this be right?

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01ITR#158
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$369 to install factory fog lights? could this be right?

Post by 01ITR#158 »

I just went to the acura service dept in my area and was inquiring about getting the factory fog lights installed on my ITR. They said it was $369 not including the price of the fog lights themselves. When i started asking how they told me that it was like some 4 1/2 hour job and they had to remove all kinds of stuff to install the fog lights, they also told me it was different than the GS-Rs. On ITRsport.com the guy bought his for $215 and got them installed for $108. So, am I getting jerked around here or what? What do I do? Do any of you guys work in a service dept and can tell me anything i should know? any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!
BCNUV8
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Post by BCNUV8 »

I installed mine in less than 2 hours and its not hard. You do have to cut the front grill plastic but they give you templates and with a hack saw blade it went fine. A shop should be able to do it in less than one hour all day long. If they were $95 per hour, then I would think install would be less than $100. What they are quoting you is WRONG and a rip-off, IMHO.
Aj
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Post by Aj »

For real, if I can do a set of fogs in my car in 40 mins, then they shouldn't be charging you any where near that. Screw them!!!!

Later,
Aj
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Post by Utilitarian »

Don't do it. That's their way of saying that are too busy to do such a job and they'll only do it if you're willing to pay extra. Get a few estimates without saying what you were quoted previously. You'll be happy with the new look.
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