alliancesjr: (PWNED)
Kevin ([personal profile] alliancesjr) wrote2010-08-30 09:09 pm
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Carpocalypse '010: The Returneninging

MY BABY IS HOME

They initially said it would take until Tuesday, but I got a call today saying it was ready. I picked it up after work and it is home and I love my car.

Are you guys ready for the repair information?

  • Parts - $595.00

    • ECM, Computer: $560.00

    • Shop Supplies - $35.00
  • Labor - $418.30

    • Diagnosis & Testing, No-Crank & No-Start, Includes Testing Fuses, Wiring, Electrical System, Fuel System, etc. - $99.00

    • Remove & Replace ECM Computer & Reprogram & Retest - $316.80

    • Hazardous Disposal Fee - $2.50

With tax it came to a grand total of $1067.90.

My wallet. My poor wallet.

Re: I dun gettit

[identity profile] gendou.livejournal.com 2010-09-01 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
From the EPA Website:
"Electronics are complex devices which are made of a wide variety of material constituents. Some of the constituents, such as lead, nickel, cadmium, and mercury, could pose risks to human health or the environment if mismanaged at their end-of-life. EPA is very concerned about ensuring the proper management of used electronics and has undertaken important work to increase the collection and responsible recycling of used electronics."

Disposal of electronic devices is fairly regulated, and can be expensive. $3 for an ECM module is actually fairly low. Depending on the module, I've seen prices between $5 and $20 just for disposal fees on automotive electronics.

Re: I dun gettit

[identity profile] elita5.livejournal.com 2010-09-01 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks Gendou.