Hey, I live in NJ, drive at 2016 Jeep Renegade, with about 105,000 miles. I took it to a mechanic to have the engine checked out.

He said I should get the spark plugs replaced and coolant flushed - with labor and taxes included it would be around $405

Does this seem like a fair price?? Thank you for any advice

  • -NOT_A_MECHANIC-@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Knowing nothing of NJ pricing, sounds a bit high for Indy prices. It’s only a L4, easy as shit to do plugs on. Get quotes from other (reputable) shops, best way to find fair pricing short of someone in NJ chiming in here

  • Hrothgar_Nilsson@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I imagine he’s charging 100% markup on cost - so ~2 gallons of coolant at $17 × 2 and 4x plugs at $40 x 2. Parts/supplies = $74. It looks like he’s charging you 1 hour labor @ 130 per hour each on plugs and coolant. $260.

    I think it would be appropriate to charge 0.5 hours labor on the plugs.

  • MilesBeforeSmiles@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It’s a touch high but not crazy. I’d see what other shops are offering. Coolant system flushes and spark plugs are pretty routine maintenance things and some shops will have specials.