Any professional mechanics?

[OS3-USN]

Is anyone here a professional mechanic? I just had some work done on my truck and a friend of mine thinks I paid way too much. 2001 Dodge Dakota 2WD 4.7 8cyl. Had the power steering pressure hose replaced and the power steering cooler replaced. With tax, $454.09. About right or a rip off?

 

[jd4320t]

Where did you have it done at?

 

[OS3-USN]

Franklin Muffler and Brake.

 

[jd4320t]

Wow I think I found the parts online for $25. Did they replace the power steering pump too??

 

[dhnorris]

I think you did just fine. You had around 80 in parts alone. If you want to save money do it yourself.

 

[jeremy]

Sounds about right when you factor in Parts, Shop Expendables, and Labor.

I bet it probably took one mechanic the better part of the day to tear down and rebuild the front end to replace the cooler...

 

[OS3-USN]

Thanks guys. Not looking to save money per se, just don't want to get taken for a ride. I'd do it myself but I know very little about auto repair.

 

[joslar15]

Is your buddy a mechanic? What makes you think he knows what he's talking about?

 

[eldirector]

Cooler and hose, fluid, disposal fee (gotta love .gov regs), shop supplies, and labor. Sounds about right.

 

[96firephoenix]

sounds about right. gotta remember that labor is typically ~ 65-90/hour.

 

[danielocean03]

Sounds about right when you factor in Parts, Shop Expendables, and Labor.

I bet it probably took one mechanic the better part of the day to tear down and rebuild the front end to replace the cooler...

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Unfortunately, that's fair.

 

[ATOMonkey]

Yep, I just did the alternator on the escape because it's quoted as a 3 - 3.5 hour job, depending on the shop. It's less hours at the dealer, but the $/hr can be less at other shops. So, it's 6 of one half dozen of the other. At $90/hr that's between $270 and $315 plus parts.

I did it for $335 total and spent the whole day saturday up to my elbows in engine.