4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! Options

[nitemare]

OMG. My mechanic (not dealer) just said it took 4 Hours to install all 4 springs and struts. At about $80 hourly rate - that comes to $320 for just install. I supplied the teins and kybs. WTF? I thought this takes 2 hours to do.

Also charged me 1 hour to replace spark plugs and fuel filter. Plus 1/2 hour labor to install both rear bushings. He had to order bushing from dealer at cost of $40 total.

Ive been going to this guy for years. Well, last time. I feel this is too much. Maybe Im wrong. But for a 12year old car - paying $634 is not worth it to me.

Now, I do the basics myself. Oil changes, battery replacements, filters, wipers, bulbs. I did do brakes once - but turned into a project on my old subaru. I think Im going to invest in a lift at this point.

This post has been edited by nitemare: Feb 23, 2007 - 10:41 AM

[nitemare]

So - total I paid for suspension: $746

Parts
$143 - Teins (ebay)
$203 - KYBs (ebay)
$40 - 2 rear bushing from dealer
Labor
$320 - 4hrs @$80/hr
$40 - .5 hrs for bushings only

Total
$746

Did not know so much $$. Car better float on air when I get home.

This post has been edited by nitemare: Feb 23, 2007 - 11:26 AM