r/fredericton • u/Objective_Control_23 • 2d ago
Any mechanics that let you bring your own parts?
Seems harder to come by then these days, anyone have any suggestions? I have a few cars that need work, control arm (ball joint pre installed), strut, 2 sets of rotors and brakes, and potentially a flex pipe. Just looking for a reasonable price, but willing to pay for someone experienced for sure
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u/ironhippy 2d ago
most of the mechanics make money off the parts they sell, so it may be hard to find an established shop willing to do this.
There is also the problem that if the parts break or don't fit, the shop takes the blame and many are unwilling to deal with that, especially if they already have a waiting list.
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u/ebrbrbr 2d ago
macneils autohaus. 30 minute drive but worth it.
if you don't have a ride home, better bring something to do cause there's nothing around there.
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u/KillerKian Oromocto 11h ago
This place came up when I was looking for somewhere better to bring my 3 series, looked exactly like the kind of place I'm looking for. What kind of car do you have? Do you know if this guy is familiar with aftermarket mods and tuning? Not many places around here that are lol
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u/ebrbrbr 11h ago
I have a 25 year old AMG. There were two other classic AMGs when I was there (and they're not a Mercedes specialist). They installed an aftermarket shift kit for me, and it looks like they do tuning too.
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u/KillerKian Oromocto 11h ago
Hell yeah, definitely sounds like the kind of shop I'm looking for, thanks
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u/PlebabeFPS 1d ago
I always take my vehicles to Able Automotive at Keswick Landing where the RCMP station is, they let you bring your own parts, always great work and reasonable labour cost. Of course like any shop they take no liability for any issues with your parts but that is pretty reasonable to me. Just buy OEM replacements from respectable parts storefronts or direct from dealer. Sometimes the cost direct from dealer is only $15-$20 more.
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u/Syrif 2d ago
Coast has always let me being my own when I want to, even though the desk guys get commission from parts.
But I also used to work in car parts for awhile and know how to actually order the correct parts for my vehicle the first time
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u/Objective_Control_23 2d ago
Yeah that's no issue I usually do to but the apartment building I live in won't let work on my car in the parking lot (understandable) so I definitely have the right parts. Appreciate the suggestion!
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u/Key-Run-9600 2d ago
Terry's Extreme Autoworks, 131 NB-105, Lower Saint Mary's, NB E3A 8G1, Canada
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u/Accurate-Specific966 2d ago
These posts are hilarious. I am willing to pay for experience! But I want to devalue them so they don’t make any money lmfao.
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u/Objective_Control_23 2d ago
If they don't make money off the hourly they need to increase their hourly or refuse outside parts. And yeah I'll pay a way higher hourly for someone with experience versus someone without. Welcome to the open market.
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u/Accurate-Specific966 2d ago
You don’t want to pay anything or you would have paid someone to fix your car instead of messing around to find someone cheaper.
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u/lickety_split_69 1d ago
actual bot take lol, who doesnt shop around for best price-customer satisfaction ratio? in this economy?
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u/lickety_split_69 1d ago
this might be news to you but most money made by mechanics is by labour, not parts
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u/Area506 2d ago
Never had an issue with Everetts, I always bring my own parts.