How much would you charge for this work??
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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How much would you charge for this work??
I brought my car into a local 'Corvette Specialist' to tune the carb and also to work out some bugs I had.
Anyway, I'll list what I asked them to do and you guys let me know what you think a fair price would be for all of the work.
1] Remove A.I.R. pump (one bolt I couldn't get to)
2] Change Oil ($30 max)
3] Hook up Vacuum accessories: Brake Booster, A/C, Headlights, Transmission (a couple of hoses and tee fittings that I provided)
4] Tune Carb
5] Check: Valve covers, intake, fuel line, carb for leaks
6] Connect Throttle Cable and Transmission kickdown cable properly
7] Set timing
8] Fix Wipers – They hit each other (no parts, just adjustment)
They put in 2 used wires to replace a couple that were bad...
For what they charged me you'd think they changed the plugs and wires
I'll wait for a few of your 'estimates' then I'll let you know what they charged me.
Anyway, I'll list what I asked them to do and you guys let me know what you think a fair price would be for all of the work.
1] Remove A.I.R. pump (one bolt I couldn't get to)
2] Change Oil ($30 max)
3] Hook up Vacuum accessories: Brake Booster, A/C, Headlights, Transmission (a couple of hoses and tee fittings that I provided)
4] Tune Carb
5] Check: Valve covers, intake, fuel line, carb for leaks
6] Connect Throttle Cable and Transmission kickdown cable properly
7] Set timing
8] Fix Wipers – They hit each other (no parts, just adjustment)
They put in 2 used wires to replace a couple that were bad...
For what they charged me you'd think they changed the plugs and wires
I'll wait for a few of your 'estimates' then I'll let you know what they charged me.
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
2 hours @$70/hr = $140
You didn't take it to Stingray did you ?
You didn't take it to Stingray did you ?
to Stingray, no to your guess...
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Originally Posted by 1Bad69
Les,
i gonna say around $200...im guessing brian charged you more?
i gonna say around $200...im guessing brian charged you more?
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Originally Posted by PROSOUTH
$437 was that with tax?
You've heard of gas guzzler tax?
Well I got hit with sack guzzling tax.
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Originally Posted by AGVI
You've heard of gas guzzler tax?
Well I got hit with sack guzzling tax.
Well I got hit with sack guzzling tax.
I always ask how much a job is gonna cost up front so they know i'm a cheap bastard and i'm watching the cost.
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Money
Last time I took the old Harley in for a carburator tune up and didn't ask "How much" they charged me $362.00..............I bout slit his neck and took the concequences. Its all bout rip and run these days. I said "What the F ck! am I your only ?" 
Safety Car
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From: Warren MI
The place I go to charges $75.00/hr labor. The labor expense is always higher than the cost of the parts. They have always done a good job on things that I'm unable ,or don't have the time or tools ,to do.
