Crazy cost for control arm replace?!
10-01-2015, 02:56 PM
#1
Crazy cost for control arm replace?!
Last week I bought new control arms because they were needed badly. Attempted to do it myself, turned into a **** fest again because this car hasn't been taken care of. The bolts located underneath the Cv axles were both rusted and stuck. Stripped one side, attempted to cut through and no luck. Got it done at a local shop, and it came out to $560 with tax. That's just ludicrous of a price. It took them 4 hours to get it done because they had to remove the spindle and other components. What? What the hell were you doing... Should've just bought an acetylene torch for that price. Has anyone here pay such a price for this service?
10-01-2015, 04:30 PM
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Last week I bought new control arms because they were needed badly. Attempted to do it myself, turned into a **** fest again because this car hasn't been taken care of. The bolts located underneath the Cv axles were both rusted and stuck. Stripped one side, attempted to cut through and no luck. Got it done at a local shop, and it came out to $560 with tax. That's just ludicrous of a price. It took them 4 hours to get it done because they had to remove the spindle and other components. What? What the hell were you doing... Should've just bought an acetylene torch for that price. Has anyone here pay such a price for this service?
10-01-2015, 04:56 PM
#3
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Just be glad that the car is back in 1 piece and move on. I don't think you got screwed at all. 4 hours labor @ $75-125/hr and at least $80-100 worth of parts (their cost) = $560. Plain and simple.
10-01-2015, 06:12 PM
#4
So you stripped out the bolts, cut into them weakening the heads making it harder for the guy to remove them.
And now you're buttmad because a shop spent 4 hours on a 1.5 hour job because of you and your rusty uncared for car. They probably had a hell of time getting them off if it took 4 hours.
Just be glad that the car is back in 1 piece and move on. I don't think you got screwed at all. 4 hours labor @ $75-125/hr and at least $80-100 worth of parts (their cost) = $560. Plain and simple.
And now you're buttmad because a shop spent 4 hours on a 1.5 hour job because of you and your rusty uncared for car. They probably had a hell of time getting them off if it took 4 hours.
Just be glad that the car is back in 1 piece and move on. I don't think you got screwed at all. 4 hours labor @ $75-125/hr and at least $80-100 worth of parts (their cost) = $560. Plain and simple.
Last edited by RealityCheck; 10-01-2015 at 06:14 PM.
10-01-2015, 10:49 PM
#5
100% agreed.
If it was easy, repair shops would be out of business.
If it was easy, repair shops would be out of business.
So you stripped out the bolts, cut into them weakening the heads making it harder for the guy to remove them.
And now you're buttmad because a shop spent 4 hours on a 1.5 hour job because of you and your rusty uncared for car. They probably had a hell of time getting them off if it took 4 hours.
Just be glad that the car is back in 1 piece and move on. I don't think you got screwed at all. 4 hours labor @ $75-125/hr and at least $80-100 worth of parts (their cost) = $560. Plain and simple.
And now you're buttmad because a shop spent 4 hours on a 1.5 hour job because of you and your rusty uncared for car. They probably had a hell of time getting them off if it took 4 hours.
Just be glad that the car is back in 1 piece and move on. I don't think you got screwed at all. 4 hours labor @ $75-125/hr and at least $80-100 worth of parts (their cost) = $560. Plain and simple.
10-02-2015, 12:02 AM
#6
So you stripped out the bolts, cut into them weakening the heads making it harder for the guy to remove them.
And now you're buttmad because a shop spent 4 hours on a 1.5 hour job because of you and your rusty uncared for car. They probably had a hell of time getting them off if it took 4 hours.
Just be glad that the car is back in 1 piece and move on. I don't think you got screwed at all. 4 hours labor @ $75-125/hr and at least $80-100 worth of parts (their cost) = $560. Plain and simple.
And now you're buttmad because a shop spent 4 hours on a 1.5 hour job because of you and your rusty uncared for car. They probably had a hell of time getting them off if it took 4 hours.
Just be glad that the car is back in 1 piece and move on. I don't think you got screwed at all. 4 hours labor @ $75-125/hr and at least $80-100 worth of parts (their cost) = $560. Plain and simple.
Do you know what a DEALERSHIP technician makes? It is a fraction of the price the service department charges. That means there are countless certified techs willing to do what is supposed to be factory quality work for about $15-$20 an hour. So considering this, what kind of mechanic thinks their work is worth that kind of money? Obviously there is overhead, but $560 in LABOR for a 4 hour job at a random garage? There were no "parts", he already had the parts. This is why we do our own work though, to avoid being ripped off and dumping money into a car year after year. But your condescending post justifying this wasn't necessary.
OP: Call the shop up and ask what they charge per hour in labor on similar work, if it's any different than what you were charged, then in my opinion, they took advantage of you. I'd assume you would have done this before taking it to the shop however..
Last edited by Hectic; 10-02-2015 at 12:14 AM.
10-02-2015, 07:45 AM
#7
Buttmad? What a hip new internet slang word you just made up. That must be so hurtful to whoever hears it.
Do you know what a DEALERSHIP technician makes? It is a fraction of the price the service department charges. That means there are countless certified techs willing to do what is supposed to be factory quality work for about $15-$20 an hour. So considering this, what kind of mechanic thinks their work is worth that kind of money? Obviously there is overhead, but $560 in LABOR for a 4 hour job at a random garage? There were no "parts", he already had the parts. This is why we do our own work though, to avoid being ripped off and dumping money into a car year after year. But your condescending post justifying this wasn't necessary.
OP: Call the shop up and ask what they charge per hour in labor on similar work, if it's any different than what you were charged, then in my opinion, they took advantage of you. I'd assume you would have done this before taking it to the shop however..
Do you know what a DEALERSHIP technician makes? It is a fraction of the price the service department charges. That means there are countless certified techs willing to do what is supposed to be factory quality work for about $15-$20 an hour. So considering this, what kind of mechanic thinks their work is worth that kind of money? Obviously there is overhead, but $560 in LABOR for a 4 hour job at a random garage? There were no "parts", he already had the parts. This is why we do our own work though, to avoid being ripped off and dumping money into a car year after year. But your condescending post justifying this wasn't necessary.
OP: Call the shop up and ask what they charge per hour in labor on similar work, if it's any different than what you were charged, then in my opinion, they took advantage of you. I'd assume you would have done this before taking it to the shop however..
And get this, they put everything back together as it seemed when I picked it up. Half way home I realized that something was screeching. There appeared to be a line scratched around the rotor on the front driver's side. Whatever idiot put all brake components back together, didn't check to see if the rotor wouldn't hit anything when spinning. The dust shield was hitting the rotor, and somehow it caused the brake guide bracket to hit the surface, therefore causing the scratch. Unbelievable! Fixed it myself. I hate going to shops.
10-02-2015, 06:34 PM
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Buttmad? What a hip new internet slang word you just made up. That must be so hurtful to whoever hears it.
Do you know what a DEALERSHIP technician makes? It is a fraction of the price the service department charges. That means there are countless certified techs willing to do what is supposed to be factory quality work for about $15-$20 an hour. So considering this, what kind of mechanic thinks their work is worth that kind of money? Obviously there is overhead, but $560 in LABOR for a 4 hour job at a random garage? There were no "parts", he already had the parts. This is why we do our own work though, to avoid being ripped off and dumping money into a car year after year. But your condescending post justifying this wasn't necessary.
OP: Call the shop up and ask what they charge per hour in labor on similar work, if it's any different than what you were charged, then in my opinion, they took advantage of you. I'd assume you would have done this before taking it to the shop however..
Do you know what a DEALERSHIP technician makes? It is a fraction of the price the service department charges. That means there are countless certified techs willing to do what is supposed to be factory quality work for about $15-$20 an hour. So considering this, what kind of mechanic thinks their work is worth that kind of money? Obviously there is overhead, but $560 in LABOR for a 4 hour job at a random garage? There were no "parts", he already had the parts. This is why we do our own work though, to avoid being ripped off and dumping money into a car year after year. But your condescending post justifying this wasn't necessary.
OP: Call the shop up and ask what they charge per hour in labor on similar work, if it's any different than what you were charged, then in my opinion, they took advantage of you. I'd assume you would have done this before taking it to the shop however..
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