Sinjin
Rally Car Newbie
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
I just got a quote from a shop that put the labor cost of installing springs at close to $375. Is this a good price?
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HotLanta MKfizzle
Formula 5000 Driver
- Location
- Atlanta GA
Sinjin said:
that's good, I was quoted $400.00 by one shop $375.00 by another, and $500.00 by the dealership. I'm going with the $400.00 dollar shop becuase it was super clean, plus they'll do my rear-swaybar once it comes in. I'm doing an Eibach Pro-Kit spring install, and a Neuspeed rear anti-swaybar.
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Sinjin
Rally Car Newbie
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
that's labor only?
HotLanta MKfizzle
Formula 5000 Driver
- Location
- Atlanta GA
Sinjin said:
yeah i know... i'm not talking parts and labor... the prices I reffered to were for the work alone, the parts I already have.
Acoustic81
In-Tune
- Location
- Stroudsburg, PA
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rica_roel
Rally Car Newbie
- Location
- Mexico City
Sinjin said:
Very expensive, I paid $80.00 usd
Ricardo
rica_roel said:
Prices for this kind of work is very regional. I think $375 is a decent price, especially as the OP lives in Atlanta. Any major metropolitan area is going to have a higher labor rate. By me, I think the typical labor rate is $85-$95 per hour, which should equal about the $375 he was quoted.
andrewt
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Sugar Land, TX
erick.s said:
is swapping out our suspension really a 4 billable hour job? that seems a bit high, considering i would bet a competant mechanic could do it in 2 hours.
andrewt said:
It may be a bit high, but I don't think it's really outrageous. I haven't priced it for myself here, but on MkIVs I know 2-3 hours' time is what most shops were saying it took. The MkV is a bit more complex of a system, so I'd think 3-4 hours may be reasonable.
MHS216
Anchors Aweigh
- Location
- All over the place...
- Car(s)
- UG GTI 2006
holy crap that's more expensive than the parts. I guess it adds up though when it's $90 an hour. I would consider doing it yourself. You can rent a spring compressor from an autoparts store. If you have 3 or so hours it might be a good bonding experience with your vehicle.
HotLanta MKfizzle
Formula 5000 Driver
- Location
- Atlanta GA
it's pricey but the quote i'm talking about includes the install of the springs, swaybar, and allignment. I'm not equipped to do it myself, but i'll hang out at the shop and watch.
andrewt
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Sugar Land, TX
revaudi said:
he's not the original poster. but agreed, $400 for alignment, spring install, and rear sway install is an acceptable price. dunno what the original poster is talking about.