labor costs...

[ryhi]

so i went to a shop to get my car checked out..
(prices are LABOR ONLY)

both engine mounts - $120
both sides ball joints - $150
both sides control arm bushings - $150

does this sound good? $300 for labor on the bushings and ball joints seems kinda steep...i could be wrong? let me know

[JRE320]

That sound reasonable. ;) I paid $1200 for alignment, ball joint, tie rod end and other bushing.

[Denlasoul]

Is that Stealership or Indy shop?

[ryhi]

this is a highschool classmates dad's shop.. specializes in german cars (bmw volvo mercedes) 90% of the cars in the lot were MBs.

[ryhi]

just did a search on motor mounts and i found that 714guy did it himself pretty easily. i guess ill do the engine mounts myself and save a buck 20. is there any other parts websites besides importec.com?

[jnolte]

thebenzbin.com

mercedesshop.com

or you could always try tom

[C280 JR]

i paid $75 for lower control arm bushings..you dont need to take your car to a mercedes mechanic for a job that any certified mechanic can do

Elvir

[Denlasoul]

Originally posted by C280 JR
I paid 150 for two lower control arm bushings to be removed..

Elvir

[ryhi]

75 / side?? lol