Reasonable Labor

Drewloera · 12-15-2011, 01:03 PM

My Indi shop tells me $300+ just for installing my motor mounts is that reasonable....

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Strigoi · 12-15-2011, 01:55 PM

It took maybe 40 minutes for my friend to do mine at his shop.

togaclk55 · 12-15-2011, 03:19 PM

Seems a little high? I guess it depends on how much your shop charges per hour.

Drewloera · 12-15-2011, 03:35 PM

It seems a little too high for my likings also. I already have the mounts and everything.everything

desired_speeds · 12-15-2011, 09:28 PM

If I remember correctly, by book, its 2-3 hours for both mounts so yes its within reason.

Strigoi · 12-15-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by desired_speeds

If I remember correctly, by book, its 2-3 hours for both mounts so yes its within reason.

I believe you're correct. I remember asking how much they charge (normal shop rate) and it just clicked that he said it was 3 hours or something. Glad I don't have to pay that.

wekE55 · 12-16-2011, 12:29 AM

startime totals up to about 3.5hrs

saintz · 12-23-2011, 11:18 AM

The book rate is 2 to 3, yes, so their estimate is valid in that sense. The book is basically wrong. Actual time, as noted, is generally under an hour, even for an indie who has never done it before. You should be able to do it in your driveway in under 3. With a shop and proper lifts and tools, that shaves a lot of time.

My mechanic quoted my something like $200, and then after he did it and saw how easy, cut that in half (or more). I would ask them to cut you a discount based on actual time (i.e. price it after they do it), and they will probably agree to it if you mention that you know it's not really a 3 hour job, despite the book estimate.

BlownV8 · 12-23-2011, 06:47 PM

It is a job that takes under an hour if you've never done 210 motor mounts. If you have, it's a 30 min job for both sides.

12-15-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
Strigoi Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 550 Drives: 2001 E55, 2002 Dodge Durango	It took maybe 40 minutes for my friend to do mine at his shop. __________________ 2001 E55 - Goodridge SS brake lines, Plasti-dipped grill, flat badge, Bilstein Sport shocks, H&R springs w/ 1 coil removed from the fronts and 1/4 from the rears 2002 Dodge Durango 1977 Ford F250 4x4 Highboy - 351M/4spd manual, 33" tires, it's a beast - Sold 12-22-12 :(

12-15-2011, 09:28 PM	#5
desired_speeds MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,783 Drives: 02 E55 & 04 E55	If I remember correctly, by book, its 2-3 hours for both mounts so yes its within reason. __________________ W210 \| W211 FOR SALE: (2) two w211 OEM heat exchangers. will take best offer!

12-16-2011, 12:29 AM	#7
wekE55 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 66 Drives: 2000 E55	startime totals up to about 3.5hrs __________________ 00 E55= beater 04 EVO8= toy

12-23-2011, 11:18 AM	#8
saintz MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,795 Drives: 2003 CL600	The book rate is 2 to 3, yes, so their estimate is valid in that sense. The book is basically wrong. Actual time, as noted, is generally under an hour, even for an indie who has never done it before. You should be able to do it in your driveway in under 3. With a shop and proper lifts and tools, that shaves a lot of time. My mechanic quoted my something like $200, and then after he did it and saw how easy, cut that in half (or more). I would ask them to cut you a discount based on actual time (i.e. price it after they do it), and they will probably agree to it if you mention that you know it's not really a 3 hour job, despite the book estimate. __________________ 2003 CL600 - Eurocharged 2009 C300 (wife) 2001 E55 AMG - RENNtech Stage 1, Lorinser (sold) 1999 CLK 320 (sold) 2003 WRX, Stage 4 (sold)

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12-15-2011, 03:19 PM	#3
togaclk55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,421 Drives: CLK55	Seems a little high? I guess it depends on how much your shop charges per hour.

12-15-2011, 03:35 PM	#4
Drewloera Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sothern California Posts: 95 Drives: 2000 w210 E55	It seems a little too high for my likings also. I already have the mounts and everything.everything

12-23-2011, 06:47 PM	#9
BlownV8 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In my garage Posts: 2,555 Drives: E55, Renntech CL600(sold), GL450	It is a job that takes under an hour if you've never done 210 motor mounts. If you have, it's a 30 min job for both sides.

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