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...arms dealer for the "Cedar Rapids Air Force." He has snagged four UH-1B helicopters for medical evacuation use by the city. Two fly; the others are being cannibalized for spare parts. List price for these helicopters: about $250,000 each. They cost Cedar Rapids only $10,000, for repair and refitting. In addition, Roller has provided 17 two-seater Hughes TH-55 helicopters, some without engines, others near wrecks. Four operable craft have risen, phoenix-like, from the wrecks...
...REPAIR JOBWhat a pro would charge Discount price of parts Do-it yourself savings Probable time required Replace thermostat $23.33 $2.37 $20.96 45 min. Replace spark plugs 32.40 7.39 25.01 45 min. Replace crankcase filter 6.80 1.79 5.01 5 min. Replace air filter 12.74 3.99 8.75 3 min. Tune up engine 77.54 11.37 66.17 2 hrs. Change oil & filter...
...repair--it looms over student pocketbooks like a specter waiting to strike...
Once you've made a choice, get a written repair estimate (including parts, labor, and tax). Tell the mechanic that if actual repair costs exceed the estimate by more than $10, you are to be notified before any additional work is done...
Beware of vague, unitemized estimates that say "fix engine" or "repair car." Be sure you understand your warranty coverage before repairs are started, and ask to see old parts after repairs are made...