Mechanic Charges

ramaks

10-28-2004, 11:04 AM

Hey Guys!!!

I recently visited a mechanic and he did some repair work on my Alty.It was my first time with him(also with any mechanic) so i just wanted to know if these charges appear reasonable.
Radiator Change $240
Exhaust Pipes(Front+Rear Muffler) $260
Transmission Fluid Refill $90
SparkPlugs +air Filter $60

please let me know your opinion on the same

Thanks
rks

IH8SPM

10-30-2004, 11:57 PM

ullose2

11-13-2004, 05:03 PM

holly crap are you kidding me thats outrageous, if everyone took the the time to learn about cars you wouldnt get hosed like that, do it yourself.it cost 90 dollars to change your fluid??????? 4quarts pour it in and your done total cost about 12 dollers total time 5 min.

FastNBody2002

11-15-2004, 01:06 PM

A transimission service on my 1991 Century (they've always been done every 20,000) takes 5.5 quarts of fluid and a BG Transmission Additive (about 1/3rd quart). Total cost is some 1.63 (2.48 our retail cost) per quart x6. And B/C of where I work, I don't pay for the additive. The transmission filter/gasket kit I pick up for 18.43 (OEM) and do it all myself, thusly cutting labor out. 29.56 is the do-it-myself price for a transmission service.

As for a coolant flush, I think full-blown price (I work at a Ford dealership) is 43.95 (parts + labor included). Our air filters are all menu priced at 13.53 + labor.

I know that different car manufacturers run different pricing for like items. Ford prices may not match up with Nissan pricing. You can check out our auto group's web site at www.genuineoem.com We have a multitude of dealerships, including Nissan. Perhaps that site will help answer your question better than I have.

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