Laurel Heights Automotive
9109 E Gregory Blvd 64133 Raytown, MO, US

A customer asked me how much it cost to do this job.... I answered him: $ 1300 He said: Why so expensive for this job? I asked: How much do you think it would cost you? He answers me: $ 800 maximum... That's a pretty simple job right? !"... - For $ 800 I invite you to do it yourself. - But, I don't know how to. - For $800 I'll teach you how to. So besides saving you $500, you'll get the knowledge for the next time you want - It seemed right to him and he agreed. - But to get started: you need tools: A impact gun, wrenches, sockets, torque wrench, gloves etc... - But I don't have all those tools and I can't buy all of these for one job. - Well then for another $200 more I'll rent my stuff to you so you can do it. - Okay, he says. - Okay! Wednesday I have a spot for you to start doing this work in one of my bays. - But I can't on Wednesday I only have time today. - I'm sorry, but I'm only available Wednesday to teach you and lend you my tools and one of my bays. Other days are booked with other customers. - Okay! That means I'm going to have to sacrifice my Wednesday, give up my tasks. - I forgot. To do your job yourself, you also have to pay for the nonproductive factors, oh and also don't forget every hour a car is in the bay its costing me also. - That is? What is this?" - Heat, tax, electricity, security, insurance. - Oh no!... But to accomplish these tasks, I'm going to spend more money and waste a lot of time! - Do you have them? You can do it to me before?" - Okay! - I'll make sure you have everything you need to successfully get this job done, but it has to be done in 6 hours because that is what the labor guide says it takes. We open up at 7 am for drop offs and technicians are here at 8 working on vehicles. Don't forget to be on time to avoid traffic jams and be on time - At 8??? Nope! Too early for me! I'm used to getting up later. ... - You know, I've been thinking. Y'all better get the job done. I'd rather pay you the $1300. If I had to, it wouldn't be perfect and it would cost me a lot more. When you pay for a job, especially vehicle repair, you pay not only for the material used, but also: - Knowledge - Experience - Study - Tools - Services - Time to go - punctuality - Accountability - Professionalism - Accuracy - Guaranteed - Sacrifices - Safety and security - Payment of tax obligations No one can denigrate other people's work by judging prices. Only by knowing all the elements necessary for the production of a certain work can you estimate the actual cost.

October is the perfect time of year to catch up on preventative maintenance. You can stop into any local NAPA AutoCare Center and we can help take care of all of your maintenance needs.

We will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Have a safe weekend!

Well Laurel Heights decided to sponsor Tyler Utz for the remaining of the season! Looks like it was a good pick for us! Congrats on the victory Last Night!