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Originally Posted by FordF150
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I understand what you say but tools have to be brought into the Bahamas and they duty everything auto up to 90%, so if you have a one-time AC job like I had it isn't worth it.
Import stuff has to go through "customs" where they duty it and it can take weeks if the paperwork isn't right.
Also there is no Pep Boys for renting here.
I don't mind paying like I did on this evaporator replacement AC job. $880 (just the labor) and I'm cool as ice. There are good mechanic shops here in Nassau, and that's a real plus.
Google the internet. An evaporator job is no one-hour fix. The whole dash has to come down. What a mess!
You can buy the parts at Amazon and fly them to your home, and that is what I do. Then I find a pro that knows the job.
The evaporator was $90. Amazon.com: Denso 476-0040 A/C Evaporator Core: Automotive
Amazon.com: Denso 471-1413 New Compressor with Clutch: Automotive
I replaced the AC compressor a few years ago.
Stuff breaks.
BTW I've had several starter failures in my 2005 runner. The starter in there now came with a lifetime warranty. Called the company which had their part on Amazon and they assured me they would replace it if it ever fails. Kept the box and receipt anyway. Never heard of a lifetime warranty on a car part. You? |
Gotcha, not being in the US does have its challenges
I'm aware of the evaporator job, I still plan to do that myself when the time comes. Its time consuming, but from my research, doesn't look overly difficult.
For lifetime warranties, lots of the part store offer lifetime warranty on stuff like CV axles, ball joints etc. The ball joints I have come with a lifetime warranty, so whenever I feel they need replacing, I will just bring the in and exchange for a new set. I keep all my part reciepts
