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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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From: Princeton NJ
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labor charge.

Just curious. The Princeton MB dealer has a posted labor charge of $99.50 an hour. What are the rates in your area? My friendly mechanic charges $45.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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From: Austin, TX
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Mercedes of Austin: ranges from $67-$110, "depending on the nature and difficulty of the repair"
Mercedes of Georgetown (10 miles north of Austin): $95 /hr
Ben's workshop (highly competent indy shop in austin - only does Mercedes): $80
Phoenix Motorworks (Indy European shop - $78)
Groovy Automotive (good indy for 124 work. no experience with 210 or others) - $70
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Kansas City KS = $99
Kansas City MO = $110.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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European Auto Doctors $90
Herb Chambers Mercedes Stealership $115
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Labor Is $145.00
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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Not sure about the dealer here in Atlanta but I found a guy that does only MB and is a certified mechanic for $80 an hour.
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