Hello,
My '99 GXE has 2 blown front struts after I hit a huge pothole a couple of days ago . So I figured I might as well get rid of the boat ride and upgrade the whole suspension. I want to get the Tokico package since it's just 200 bucks more than my mechanic wants for 2 new front struts.
However, he said he would charge me 3hrs labor for front and 4hrs for the back if i decide to go that way. I have a hard time believing that with the right tools and knowlege it should take him THAT long.
So does that sound right or is he trying to me?
Does anybody know/have a shop in the Philly area that has a reasonable price and know what they're doing?
Thanks for the replies!

 

How long it takes is illrelevant most mechanics will charge you on how long it should take according the the damn ASE book.

Good luk

Proph

 

With a lift and air tools, I can swap both ends in 2 hours.

7 hours of labor is a total rip off.

 

That a lot of time for just replacing struts and springs. Most shops that I know of can do it in 2hrs. He's tring to get over on you. Keep shopping around for different prices.

 

i'll do the whole install for $125.

 

a guy around my way charges 150 for both shocks and springs and said an 1hr to an hr and a half

 

Thanks,
125 - 150 is more of what I was thinking.
So nobody here does or knows a good place to get it donei n the Philadelphia area?
I don't know if i want to drive to NJ w/ 2 blown struts and car pulling right like crazy..