I took my car into get an estimate after I broke my drivers side mirror. The service adviser quoted some insane amount stating that the mirror would have to be sent out to be painted which would cost extra.
We went to the parts department to order the part, which arrived in only a few days FULLY PAINTED. The guy at the counter gave us directions on how to install the mirror ourselves. The repair took about 30 minutes and we saved about $150. I don't take anything those service advisers say too seriously anymore.
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