99' Elantra evaporator

MY AC evaporator went out and the cheapest estimate so far to replace
it is 600.00 with an aftermarket part, Hyundai would not even give me
an estimate until they had the part in hand but did say they run
around 500.00 plus installation but they wouldn't give me exact amount
without ordering the part.
Is 600.00 high for aftermarket installed by Firestone?

 

I don't know the quality or markup on the aftermarket part, nor the going
labor rate at the Firestone in your area, so it's difficult to say whether
it's high for what you're getting. If its the lowest price you're able to
find, then it's probably a pretty good price.

As to why the dealer wouldn't give you an estimate, I don't know. It's
pretty simple, really. Price of evaporator plus two pounds R-134a plus
labor to replace evaporator.

I ran a rough estimate for what we would charge here, and it's about $1200
for the evaporator and case assembly, or about $1150 for just the
evaporator core itself. Unless you're near a high-priced major
metropolitan area, dealer prices in your area will probably be lower.

 

The part is $250 from rockauto.com. They shipped me a 4-row radiator
for under $20, so I would assume they could do the same for this.

$500 for an evaporator... sheez... this is a Hyundai not a Bentley.

JS

 

Try woodfins.com. I have been buying from them for years and am well
satisfied with all parts purchased. They are one of the cheaper but reputable
parts supplier I have found.

 

I dropped the car off at Firestone this afternoon and they called
around 5:30 saying that the after market evaporator that was delivered
is identical except for the expansion valve mounting, they said one
fitting is to small on the original expansion valve and that all the
parts houses only list one evaporator for this car.
So now they have to wait until tomorrow to call Hyundai and see if
there is another expansion valve or if there is another evaporator.

 

Thanks for the help and links everyone.