How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?

Should I go to the dealer or is a regular repair shop ok?How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?You are looking at about 1/2-3/4 hr. labor at about $80/hr. They will probably charge you $20 for a $5 thermostat. And most likely will add coolant to the job and hit you for ~$12 for a gallon. (Should only need 1 or 1 1/2) They might try to throw in hose clamps or some other small item.Just make sure a thermostat is your problem. If you haven't had it checked out by a professional, you should. Maybe you could find a local radiator shop that would check it out for free.How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?the dealer is not always your best bet go to a shop that does A/C repairs or a good local shop, cause an A/C shop deals with this on a daily bases, why the Vehicle is pretty new why does it need a radiators , accident maybe ?How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?First, are you still under warranty? cause it shouldn't cost you anything if so. If not, dealers are going to be the most expensive for work, and parts too. Generally at a shop you are looking at 40-50 dollars an hour for labor , and whatever they are going to charge you for parts. They will probably log a thermostat charge at about 1-2 hrs, so check around. Also ask how much they charge for the part, you also have the option of buying the part first and bringing it to them to install it, however some shops don't gaurantee work if you bring your own parts, so check on that too. Lastly , if you are up to it - you could consider getting a repair book for the Xterra and tackle replacing the part itself, something like a thermostat isn't usually a hard job, and you'd save major money there.How much does it cost to change a radiator thermostat in an Xterra at a repair shop?Repair shops generally charge $70 an hour plus or minus. Probably an hour for the repair. Thermostats are not difficult to replace. Offer $50 to a competent neighborhood mechanic to get it done. And why do you think the thermostat is faulty ?