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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 02:42 PM
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DaveMBTECH how much should the dealer charge

me to install shocks and springs ? i ask due to the fact that i dont have a performance shop here i really trust to do the work i did have someone here do the springs but im not in contact with him anymore TIA
i tried to pm said you box was full and no way to email you ..!!!!

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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 02:47 PM
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For all 4 shocks and springs on a CLK, I'd charge maybe 2-3 hours of labor. Some shops might charge more, it's all dependent on who works on your car. I really can't give you a dollar amount due to varying shop labor rates.

I hadn't checked my private messages since December, no wonder its full. I'll take care of that right away. Sorry
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 02:51 PM
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Dave thanks the hour amount is just fine...

I just dont want them to try and tell me like 4 or 5 hours lol

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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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Don't be surprised if you do get quoted 4-5 hours. At my dealer, the technician himself decides how much labor he wants for a customer-pay, non-warranty job. I'm just saying I'D charge you 2-3 hours. I work with a few money-hungry guys that would charge their own grandmother 4-5 hours for the same job.
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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Dave i know the guy who runs the show in the

shop area of the dealership so i will ask him to hook me up with his best guy hopefully he will take care of me...!!!

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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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Where you locate? We might be able to help you to find a decent/reliable shop.
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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Lowryder... i know all the shops here in honolulu

thanks tho

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