Reasonable Cost to Replace Sway Bar Links

theoryofben
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:54:55 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Hello

I recently had some knocking sounds coming from my suspension. I took it to my mechanic, he said it was a bad ball joint. Ok, so I took it back to him a few days later to replace the ball joint.

I go to pick up the car and he said it would be $500. Once I picked myself up…I said “for one ball joint?” He then told me that it was actually the sway bar links and bushings. I knew how much I should pay for the ball joint but I had no idea about the sway bar links so I paid him. Nevermind the fact that he should have called me before doing the unexpected repairs.

Now I look at the auto parts stores and the most expensive parts for mine only total around $100. He charged me $150. I don’t have a much of a problem with the markup. The problem I have is the labor cost of $350. I’m curious if this is reasonable . If it is then fine but if not…I’ll need to find another mechanic.

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