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Re: Plugs + wires + fuel filter = $450, reasonable?
I still think $450 for that basic work is pretty high. Depends on what other shops charge in your area though. Maybe that's the going rate. But, for a lot less than that you can get all the replacement parts, a jack and stand set from Walmart, a set of tools that includes a spark plug socket, and a haynes manual. Then you'll have those tools forever, and you'll learn basic DIY skills every guy should know. Heck, there's ladies on here that do all kinds of stuff to their cars. I started fixing my own car when I saw how easy it was for the idiot at the 10 min oil change place to do my oil. I thought, heck, if he can do that, then I can do that. I do all kinds of repairs and maintenance myself now.
Also, the shop should be testing the car before they just go replacing stuff, or you're going to end up with a bill for $1000 as they replace this and that trying to fix the problem. Start with the cheap and obvious things like fuel filter and plugs and wires.
I still think $450 for that basic work is pretty high. Depends on what other shops charge in your area though. Maybe that's the going rate. But, for a lot less than that you can get all the replacement parts, a jack and stand set from Walmart, a set of tools that includes a spark plug socket, and a haynes manual. Then you'll have those tools forever, and you'll learn basic DIY skills every guy should know. Heck, there's ladies on here that do all kinds of stuff to their cars. I started fixing my own car when I saw how easy it was for the idiot at the 10 min oil change place to do my oil. I thought, heck, if he can do that, then I can do that. I do all kinds of repairs and maintenance myself now.
Also, the shop should be testing the car before they just go replacing stuff, or you're going to end up with a bill for $1000 as they replace this and that trying to fix the problem. Start with the cheap and obvious things like fuel filter and plugs and wires.
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