Head Gasket Replacement Costs – corner mechanic vs dealership/factory

Both options are great, it depends on your end goal with the gasket replacement.

Kyle wants to know why a head gasket replacement is cheaper at a mechanic versus the dealership or the factory. And why he’s told that the latter is better. I explain.

Both options are great, it depends on your end goal with the gasket replacement. Specifically how long you want it to last.

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.