Hi, I went to a local repair shop today since my old mechanic has left business. So I need to find a new one.
Now, the shop that I have been charged me $220 for a oil and filter change!
He also mentioned I need a few other things to be done which includes:
Shock absorber change (rear) ($180 each)
Steering pump replacement ($380)
Totalling 180*2 + $380 + $202.50 (labour) + $270 (labour) = $1212.50
Wondering is this typical or I am just being ripped off.
Thanks
Is Bob still there?
I was apprenticed there for a few months.
If the 2 jobs you were quoted for actually need doing OP it's not excessive but not cheap either.
Get a quote elsewhere and compare.
Without any actual details, who knows? Is it a one year old Yaris with 5000kms on it? Or is it a vk commodore with 640,000km?
220 is just for an oil and filter change, really?
Why do they need changing? Noisy, leaking oil?
Hi OP
I'm in the same boat. The last time the guy from the petrol station on The Boulevarde changed the oil and rotated the tyres for about $220, I started to look for someone more reasonable. He also quoted me about $400 for the 60K logbook service on my other car.
I'm going to try this mobile mechanic this week who has good reviews on Google - Miranda mechanic in Meldrum Ave
I can let you know how I go, if you want to know PM me
Cheap for a Rolls Royce.
Average for a mystery car.
If you needed a mobile mechanic, these guys are pretty good.
Used to live in Clubb crescent Miranda and always took the brides Mazda bubble to RW King in Penprase Lane which is a service lane runs behind the rsl from memory.
Ma and Pa business been going for ever, and seem to have a loyal local customer base and fair pricing.
I know the owner, hes a good honest bloke. Take's my too hard basket jobs I dont want to DIY lol
https://bobmolmotors.com.au/
PS those prices do not seems unreasonable.