Just got quoted for some work.. Overpriced or about right?
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Just got quoted for some work.. Overpriced or about right?
Ok.. So I am looking at getting some work done on my 2003 Mustang V6.. I bought all the parts and just need them installed.. Here is the list of work needed:
Was quoted 1,400 to do all the work.. Again I have all the parts just need the install.. Was told that the shocks/struts would be about 4 hours, replacing master cyclinder and bleeding brakes about 1 hour, subframe connectors about 2-3 hours, and installing control arms about another 3 or 4 hours.. Just wanna get an idea if this is a fair price or if the work is being overpriced..
- Replace Shock/Struts All Around
- Replace Master Cylinder and Bleed Brakes
- Install Subframe Connectors
- Install BBK Upper and Lower Control Arms
- Adjust Exhaust Tip and Check Exhaust System
Was quoted 1,400 to do all the work.. Again I have all the parts just need the install.. Was told that the shocks/struts would be about 4 hours, replacing master cyclinder and bleeding brakes about 1 hour, subframe connectors about 2-3 hours, and installing control arms about another 3 or 4 hours.. Just wanna get an idea if this is a fair price or if the work is being overpriced..
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I have no idea on 3 and 4 but 1, 2 and 5 could be done at a high school autoshop class easy. Have you considered asking a local high school shop class about letting them do it for their study?
Back in 86 I did my own brakes. It's not that hard. Had a shop do them...twice...and they kept failing. Turns out they were leaving some needed clips off the pads. Found some in a junk yard and was good to go. As for shocks I helped a friend do his Nova back in the day and dont recall it being difficult. But Im wearing my rose colored glasses so it could be a lot different than I remember. I was 17 back then too lol..and had tools. Now days I have none..its like "tools?? Whats that??" hahaha. Good luck.
Oh at a guess if I had my mechanic do all those he would maybe charge $800 if Im lucky. But thats a guess and for my area and a nice honest mechanic.
Back in 86 I did my own brakes. It's not that hard. Had a shop do them...twice...and they kept failing. Turns out they were leaving some needed clips off the pads. Found some in a junk yard and was good to go. As for shocks I helped a friend do his Nova back in the day and dont recall it being difficult. But Im wearing my rose colored glasses so it could be a lot different than I remember. I was 17 back then too lol..and had tools. Now days I have none..its like "tools?? Whats that??" hahaha. Good luck.
Oh at a guess if I had my mechanic do all those he would maybe charge $800 if Im lucky. But thats a guess and for my area and a nice honest mechanic.
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