Reasonable labor rate for strut install? (all fours, bilsteins)
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Talked with a local mechanic today, Glen Kryock out of Richmond, VA. He quoted shop rate by the book, 3 hrs front, 5 hrs rear ($98/hr).
So, $800 in labor. I already have a new set of bilsteins ready to go on.
Typically, I would do this myself, but I'm jammed up right now. I'm asking because it's been a long time since I've had to use a mechanic. Thank goodness. This would be my first time using this guy and I figured it might be a good way to "test" him out and meet-n-greet.
Opinions welcome. I am open to be convinced this is an easy job. I have air tools and a spring compressor. Thanks.
So, $800 in labor. I already have a new set of bilsteins ready to go on.
Typically, I would do this myself, but I'm jammed up right now. I'm asking because it's been a long time since I've had to use a mechanic. Thank goodness. This would be my first time using this guy and I figured it might be a good way to "test" him out and meet-n-greet.
Opinions welcome. I am open to be convinced this is an easy job. I have air tools and a spring compressor. Thanks.
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This is one of those jobs which is much harder the first time you do it especially if you think you MUST take the entire front suspension off or completely pull apart the rear uprights to get the shocks out.
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I would quote this at 9 hours IF there were no issues, because it is a 25 year old car.
So we would start out at $675 min.
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When I take in a new customer I always tell them that I will be fair with them, but the flip side of that is they are going to be fair with me also.
The parts and labor guide is just that, a guide, a starting point if nothing goes wrong.