Car down for over a month – Need some mechanic recommendations that allow you to bring your own parts
Hey guys so I have read through 25+ posts but didn’t find what I need. I’m lower income so most shops labor prices are out of my price range unfortunately. Please don’t judge or criticize, I’m doing the best I can in these very hard times. I had a side mechanic who did wonderful work at lower labor costs but he is retiring and not taking on bigger projects so I’m practically screwed because he so honest and but is now less reliable.
I’m looking for a mechanics that allow you to bring your own parts and won’t charge and arm and a leg for labor. I have a 2010 Chevy HHR with over 250k miles and I’m looking at a possible engine replacement (no start with older known head gasket issues). Just got jacked for the 3rd time by yet another mechanic. Told me it was the purge valve and charged me 130 bucks in labor for a 20 minute swap. I can’t afford another car right now and have been in a rental for over 3 weeks. I just want to get my car fixed before I run out of money and I can’t afford a 3k repair on a car that’s only worth 1500 bucks. Any recommendations are appreciated.
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