DIY vs. Dealer: Save Over 68% on Brake Jobs For Your Euro

Sent: May 08, 2024

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A little bit of DIY can go a really long way toward stretching your budget. No matter what your car may need, dealerships often have an hourly rate well above the $200/hr mark, which can double or triple the price of a simple service. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way, as many areas in our cars aren’t too complicated. Brakes are a frequent service item and present one of the best savings opportunities as they’re easily serviced with a few tools and roughly an hour’s worth of your time. Plus, you can save up to 25% on premium brake parts for your car through May 14. Skip the dealership, save money, and learn new skills with FCP Euro's Brake Sale.

Save an extra $10 off $199, $25 off $499, and $50 off $999 or more when the code "SPRINGSAVE" is used at checkout (MAP items excluded). Head to fcpeuro.com and save through Tuesday, May 14.

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Dealership VS FCP Euro DIY Costs - Pad & Rotor Brake Job

Cars	Dealership Cost	FCP Euro DIY Cost	Savings
2015 BMW F82 M4	$3200	$1677	48%
2014 MINI Cooper S	$2083	$391	81.25%
2016 Mercedes C300 4Matic	$2383	$786	67%
2015 VW GTI	$1355	$346	74.5%

We called around with a few of our vehicles to get estimates on brake jobs from our local dealerships. As it turns out, opting to bust out the tools yourself could save you an average of nearly 68% over having a professional perform the simple service.

On the low end of savings, F82 M4 owners can appreciate a 48% savings over a dealer, but on the high end, our 2014 MINI Cooper S came in with a whopping 82% less with a DIY vs the dealership!

Parts may be our specialty, but that doesn’t mean we can't help you any further. Over the years, our team has assembled hundreds of brake pad and rotor replacement DIYs, general brake system breakdowns, and in-depth looks at where to look when parts wear out. Check out our comprehensive Braking System Hub, where you can find all of our brake-related content ready to guide you through your next service.

Save up to 25% on premium brake parts for your European car.

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Save up to 25% on premium brake parts for your European car through 5/14. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Shop BMW Shop Volvo Shop VW Shop Audi Shop Mercedes Shop Porsche A little bit of DIY can go a really long way toward stretching your budget. No matter what your car may need, dealerships often have an hourly rate well above the $200/hr mark, which can double or triple the price of a simple service. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way, as many areas in our cars aren’t too complicated. Brakes are a frequent service item and present one of the best savings opportunities as they’re easily serviced with a few tools and roughly an hour’s worth of your time. Plus, you can save up to 25% on premium brake parts for your car through May 14. Skip the dealership, save money, and learn new skills with FCP Euro's Brake Sale. Save an extra $10 off $199, $25 off $499, and $50 off $999 or more when the code "SPRINGSAVE" is used at checkout (MAP items excluded). Head to fcpeuro.com and save through Tuesday, May 14. Explore All Deals For Your Car Dealership VS FCP Euro DIY Costs - Pad & Rotor Brake Job Cars Dealership Cost FCP Euro DIY Cost Savings 2015 BMW F82 M4 $3200 $1677 48% 2014 MINI Cooper S $2083 $391 81.25% 2016 Mercedes C300 4Matic $2383 $786 67% 2015 VW GTI $1355 $346 74.5% CarsDealership CostFCP Euro DIY CostSavings2015 BMW F82 M4$3200$167748%2014 MINI Cooper S$2083$39181.25%2016 Mercedes C300$2383$78667%2015 VW GTI$1355$34674.5% We called around with a few of our vehicles to get estimates on brake jobs from our local dealerships. As it turns out, opting to bust out the tools yourself could save you an average of nearly 68% over having a professional perform the simple service. On the low end of savings, F82 M4 owners can appreciate a 48% savings over a dealer, but on the high end, our 2014 MINI Cooper S came in with a whopping 82% less with a DIY vs the dealership! Parts may be our specialty, but that doesn’t mean we can't help you any further. Over the years, our team has assembled hundreds of brake pad and rotor replacement DIYs, general brake system breakdowns, and in-depth looks at where to look when parts wear out. Check out our comprehensive Braking System Hub, where you can find all of our brake-related content ready to guide you through your next service. If we wouldn't put it on our cars, we won't sell it to you. The FCP Euro Team No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. FCP Euro 155 Hill Street Milford, Connecticut 06460