Any one with experience bringing parts/kits to Brian's Garage?

SUV · 01-14-2008, 10:58 AM

How do they take to that?

**Kris Hansen** · 01-14-2008, 11:04 AM

4Driver4 · 01-14-2008, 11:15 AM

Clearly the shop makes money on the parts they sell. If they don't make that money of the parts, they will get it some other way.

They will usually stand behind their parts in the event there is an issue after installation. If your parts break, it's your problem...even if there was some installer error (good luck arguing that, BTW).

Either DYI or bring it to a shop, but providing your own parts to a shop is a false economy.

Boston Driver · 01-14-2008, 11:35 AM

...Brian did the work, charged a slightly higher labor rate since the parts were sourced elsewhere. In the end, it was an okay experience, although I had to spend at least 15 minutes "convincing" Brian that I wanted coilovers for the car.

In retrospect, it seems odd that I had to argue to get him to do work on my car and charge me money for it. I will likely not use him again since finding Greg's Repair in Natick (VW/Audi only). Much more convenient to me (across the street from my office) and very reasonable labor rates.

SUV · 01-14-2008, 11:56 AM

Another example is a totally non-stock item, like an APR bi-pipe, or upgraded turbos, or upgraded intercoolers.

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NoahD · 01-14-2008, 12:10 PM

typical with certain aftermarket/tuner parts, or used parts that you're getting a killer deal on (enough that it's worth the risk).

~~CTA4AVANT~~ · 01-14-2008, 12:18 PM

Mirror|rorriM · 01-14-2008, 04:07 PM

...you don't need and don't want those parts (unless they're stock).

Of course, he doesn't actually have any experience with suspension engineering - he just has a huge attitude as if he did.

JoeS4 · 01-14-2008, 06:01 PM

Beantown S4 V8 · 01-14-2008, 06:11 PM

...when you supply the parts. It depends on his mood, though. The last time I brought my own parts (catalytic converter), he charged his regular rate. Probably because he didn't want the hassle of sourcing the part himself.

01-14-2008, 11:04 AM	#2
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01-14-2008, 11:15 AM	#3
4Driver4 Tech Guru Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 32,306	...or get you some other way. I really don't understand why people bring their own parts. Clearly the shop makes money on the parts they sell. If they don't make that money of the parts, they will get it some other way. They will usually stand behind their parts in the event there is an issue after installation. If your parts break, it's your problem...even if there was some installer error (good luck arguing that, BTW). Either DYI or bring it to a shop, but providing your own parts to a shop is a false economy. __________________ 4Driver4 "Never give up the throttle until the bitter end." -RC 2005 A6 Sedan Q 3.2 (wife's whip) 2000 A4 Avant Q 2.8 (daily driver) 2003 Mini Cooper S (Fun!) 1995 Mazda Miata: the anti-Audi 1999 Mazda Miata SSB: track beotch 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL: the anti-earth 2004 Dodge Dakota: hey, at least it's stick and 4x4

01-14-2008, 11:35 AM	#4
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 27,058	I did when I had the H&R coilovers (used) installed on my 2.7T... ...Brian did the work, charged a slightly higher labor rate since the parts were sourced elsewhere. In the end, it was an okay experience, although I had to spend at least 15 minutes "convincing" Brian that I wanted coilovers for the car. In retrospect, it seems odd that I had to argue to get him to do work on my car and charge me money for it. I will likely not use him again since finding Greg's Repair in Natick (VW/Audi only). Much more convenient to me (across the street from my office) and very reasonable labor rates. __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

01-14-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
SUV AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,582	I want to ensure S4 TREs, not the two piece A4 ones... in general, I want the stuff I want Another example is a totally non-stock item, like an APR bi-pipe, or upgraded turbos, or upgraded intercoolers. -

01-14-2008, 12:10 PM	#6
NoahD AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,542	unless the parts aren't available from the shop typical with certain aftermarket/tuner parts, or used parts that you're getting a killer deal on (enough that it's worth the risk). __________________ -- Noah Daniels Director & Instructor North Atlantic Chapter Audi Club North America

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01-14-2008, 12:18 PM	#7
~~CTA4AVANT~~ Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 25,076	Tell me about it....never again especially after my TB tensioner bebacle this past summer.

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Mirror\|rorriM AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 25,544	Brian will draw upon his many years of F1 suspension engineering experience to tell you that... ...you don't need and don't want those parts (unless they're stock). Of course, he doesn't actually have any experience with suspension engineering - he just has a huge attitude as if he did. __________________ Mirror\|rorriM

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01-14-2008, 06:11 PM	#10
Beantown S4 V8 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boston Area Posts: 308	He normally charges $20 more per hour.... ...when you supply the parts. It depends on his mood, though. The last time I brought my own parts (catalytic converter), he charged his regular rate. Probably because he didn't want the hassle of sourcing the part himself. __________________ (Crappy dealer photo to be replaced soon) email:cvarnerATddjcapDOTcom 2006 S4 6-speed Light Silver Metallic/Black Premium/Bose/Sirius/NAV/Gray Birch Trim Formerly "Beantown 2.7T" 2000 A6 2.7T 6-speed

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