OK, So I reluctantly took my ride into a shop to get the front end done...I knew it was going to be expensive, would really like to do the job myself, but the work and travel schedule is simply too much. So, the quote I just got off the phone is;
$1200 - front seal and knuckle rebuild
$200-fix valve gasket oil leak, clean engine
$350-replace front brake rotors and pads
$550-wheel bearings, all the steering bearings int he front
$2300 total, not including tax
Usually, I do my own brakes, they say they are charging me an extra hour on those plus retail on parts...Part of me thinks this is ok, at least for the knuckle job, but what about the other stuff? Is this a fair price? It is Bearden Auto in Austin, which gets good reviews on this site.
$1200 - front seal and knuckle rebuild
$200-fix valve gasket oil leak, clean engine
$350-replace front brake rotors and pads
$550-wheel bearings, all the steering bearings int he front
$2300 total, not including tax
Usually, I do my own brakes, they say they are charging me an extra hour on those plus retail on parts...Part of me thinks this is ok, at least for the knuckle job, but what about the other stuff? Is this a fair price? It is Bearden Auto in Austin, which gets good reviews on this site.