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Monday, December 10, 2018

Catalytic converter price quote II



Catalytic converter price quote II

This is a companion piece to my blog from 11/16/2018 An epilog since all the work has been completed.

The client with a Hyundai Genesis had been quoted (by the local dealer) for the replacement of the catalytic converters and oxygen sensors a price of around $4500.00
All this based solely on the guess that codes P0420 and P0430 point towards the catalytic converter circuit.
In the end, one of the four converters did have to be replaced and the bill came to $1580.00 and not the originally quoted large sum of $4500.00
In a nutshell, the industry is filled with assumptions or calculated guesses. But in most cases this occurs due to the fact people still believe that true diagnosis is not worth the asking price. They want to be told what is wrong with their car for free. Also, that any one mechanic or any repair shop can do proper diagnosis correctly. Wrong!

In this instance, the client agreed to pay for proper testing and was rewarded with the answer,