I had the car smoged today and the tech broke my latch, How much should it cost to have it repaired?

if you buy it through a honda dealer its about $18 for the part, and its easy enough to replace yourself, i had to do mine about about 2 months ago, i wouldnt suggest having the dealership put it in cause they will over charge

:word: i got a quote..$17 something for the part and like $75 in labor...turned out being over 100 bucks so i carry some pliers =]

DIY hood release Latch... just need a piece of metal with a ring on the end and a screw!

Worked for me until some @$$Holes cut my hood cable trying to break into my car... then I had to pay $18 for a new one...

This post was last modified: 01-03-2008 01:08 AM by mon3yboi.

I'm gonna talk to the shop tomorrow and have them pay to have it replaced, I was just wondering how much it would cost just in case he offers me cash to get it fixed. I've already printed out a parts list from Majestic Honda so he can't short me. The only thing I can't do is factor in labor and the inconvenience he has caused me

it's really easy to replace... but if you want to just keep the $$ and only spend $1.50 then the DYI release is the way to go! hahaha

I just JB welded the piece back on with a metal tube, hasn't come off since

That's sweet...probably way stronger than the plastic oem one too.

Well I did not receive a return call from the shop that performed the smog so I filed a claim with the BBB hopefully some action will take place.

I was quoted $172 here locally for the replacement and installation of the hood release latch from DCH Honda

Well guys after filing a complaint with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) I got the problem resolved they paid for a replacement hood release latch and offered to have it installed too. I declined on the install so that I can gain knowledge on the install when I put it in myself. The only gripe I have is that the latch is black and my interior is gray, this is even after I gave them the interior color code off of my door jam. Oh well at least it is in a inconspicuous place