Should be at or under $200
Is this a fair price?
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Racer
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From: Valley Stream New York
Is this a fair price?
In getting for the winter, I had the oil changed and New York State inspection. I was quoted $260.00 to have the automatic transmission fluid changed and filter. My shop is using all OEM fluid. Is this a fair price?
Thanks
Bonsride
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Bonsride
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From: Brisbane Queensland
Well, I have a manual tranny, but according to my spec sheet you're going to need 5 quarts of fluid for the auto.
What is it going to cost you for 5 quarts of OEM fluid? Around here, all of the shops charge $90 per hour for labour. Don't know what they charge in New York, but you'll need to add a charge for one hours worth of labour to the 5 quarts of fluid.
Add to that the cost of the filter you mentioned. Now you should have a idea of whether or not $260 is a fair price.
I understand that you do not want to get screwed, but nobody works for free and there are lots of underlying costs in running a brick & mortar business, ie; rent, wages, employment taxes, insurance, etc.
If you find a local shop that treats you right and cares for your car as if it were their own, then count your lucky stars.
And remember Murphy's Law: NO MATTER HOW LONG OR HOW HARD YOU SHOP AROUND FOR SOMETHING.......AS SOON AS YOU PAY FOR IT, YOU WILL FIND IT CHEAPER SOMEPLACE ELSE!
What is it going to cost you for 5 quarts of OEM fluid? Around here, all of the shops charge $90 per hour for labour. Don't know what they charge in New York, but you'll need to add a charge for one hours worth of labour to the 5 quarts of fluid.
Add to that the cost of the filter you mentioned. Now you should have a idea of whether or not $260 is a fair price.
I understand that you do not want to get screwed, but nobody works for free and there are lots of underlying costs in running a brick & mortar business, ie; rent, wages, employment taxes, insurance, etc.
If you find a local shop that treats you right and cares for your car as if it were their own, then count your lucky stars.
And remember Murphy's Law: NO MATTER HOW LONG OR HOW HARD YOU SHOP AROUND FOR SOMETHING.......AS SOON AS YOU PAY FOR IT, YOU WILL FIND IT CHEAPER SOMEPLACE ELSE!
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I think it is high, but the labor rate in your area may be high. Here, the dealer I use charges $55/hour.
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It is HIGH!
I had the AT transmission fluid and filter changed this summer and it was $190 before tax. With rear axle fluid changed as well my bill came to $306, including shop supplies, but before tax.
This was with OEM fluids!
I had the AT transmission fluid and filter changed this summer and it was $190 before tax. With rear axle fluid changed as well my bill came to $306, including shop supplies, but before tax.
This was with OEM fluids!
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Racer
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From: Valley Stream New York
Is this a fair price?
Thank you to all the took the time to respond. Long Island is a bit pricey but this shop has always proven them selves 100% honest and stand behind everything they do.
I guess peace of mind comes at a price but one less thing I have to worry about.
Thanks for your input
Bob @ Bobsride
I guess peace of mind comes at a price but one less thing I have to worry about.
Thanks for your input
Bob @ Bobsride
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