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2000 bmw 328ci
hello,
the red battery light appeared and  i noticed that the temperature was going up and the steering became harder so according to the owners manual i have a defective v- belt.. i wanted to know how hard it is to replace this and aproximately how much it is going to cost me for labor

thank you for ur help

-sabri

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Although it is a BMW doesn't mean it is hard to repair.A manual will help out with questions that you might have in completeing the repair.The cost is hard to say I have no idea where you are so I couldn't give you a labor figure.The flat rate time is probably about an hour.

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Don Berlan

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ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.

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I have been an ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years.I have worked in many dealearships although BMW's are my favorite.I now have my own shop,specializing in BMW's.I have autocrossed and even gotten into mud running with my 4x4.(I am NOT a teacher and don't claim to know everything about the cars I never see.I hope to help you with your repairs and do expect some knowledge on your side.)

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