mbcrazy

Hello everyone ! Yesterday i went to new independent mechanic , who came very highly recommended by word of mouth. I had to change spark plugs in my 1998 s320. Paid parts plus labor 120$ ( oem bosch spark plugs) .I had a feeling that i overpaid , anybody ever had that feeling ,lol ? Anyways please let me know what would be fair to pay for spark plugs for my inline 6 with labor .Wasn't 120 $ little be too much ? I just need to know if i should go ever back to that guy again. Best regards everyone !

Quadcammer

That is not too high at all.

plugs are about $20, add tax, and about 1 hour of labor, and you're pretty much there.

mbcrazy

I called mb dealer they said sparks are 10$ a piece. I know my mechanic installed bosch platinum , i don't know maybe they more expansive that regular plugs 10 bucks plugs .I had 6 installed for my s320 so i guess parts would make at least 60$ plus tax.I don't know if i am thinking correctly here .Need some more input please.Anybody ever done plugs?

mbcrazy

My mechanic installed bosch platinum spark plugs , they are like 15 bucks a piece online but when i called MB dealer they did not recommend platinum and told me to buy regular at 10$ a piece . What do you think ?

MichaelB.

It looks to be a fair price.

flemingpollard

It seems like I always get ripped off by mechanics....are there any websites that rate mechanics or give reviews or something like that?


rate my mechanic

BENZBOSS

NGK IRIDIUM $ 7.00 per plug,done myself

clkwork

Sounds about right. I don't know about your engine but on some cars the plugs are a PITA to get to. And hey, you're supporting the local economy

oldsinner111

Sounds right,a mechanic takes extra care to not damage wires.