Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.

They charged the following for labor:

Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135

Replace R/F Strut --- $135

Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270

Did I get hosed?

Thanks.

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
last for the life of the vehicle, and yes 135 for labor for replacing
engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
will be able to judge better.
444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
last for the life of the vehicle, and yes 135 for labor for replacing
engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
will be able to judge better.
444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
last for the life of the vehicle, and yes 135 for labor for replacing
engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
will be able to judge better.
444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
last for the life of the vehicle, and yes 135 for labor for replacing
engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
will be able to judge better.
444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

not necessarily. did they use honda parts? list price for the motor
mount is $105 so that's $20 labor. list on the strut is $126...

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

not necessarily. did they use honda parts? list price for the motor
mount is $105 so that's $20 labor. list on the strut is $126...

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

not necessarily. did they use honda parts? list price for the motor
mount is $105 so that's $20 labor. list on the strut is $126...

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

444 wrote:
> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>
> They charged the following for labor:
>
> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>
> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>
> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>
> Did I get hosed?
>
> Thanks.

not necessarily. did they use honda parts? list price for the motor
mount is $105 so that's $20 labor. list on the strut is $126...

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

Paul wrote:
> First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
> last for the life of the vehicle,

that's not true. rubber fatigues and breaks. check the rear trailing
arm bushing on any 1988-2000 civic to see what i mean. then check the
rear motor mount on the same vehicle [if you can see it] and you'll see
identical damage.

> and yes 135 for labor for replacing
> engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
> mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
> the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
> bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
> cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
> will be able to judge better.
> 444 wrote:
>> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
>> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>>
>> They charged the following for labor:
>>
>> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>>
>> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>>
>> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>>
>> Did I get hosed?
>>
>> Thanks.
>

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

Paul wrote:
> First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
> last for the life of the vehicle,

that's not true. rubber fatigues and breaks. check the rear trailing
arm bushing on any 1988-2000 civic to see what i mean. then check the
rear motor mount on the same vehicle [if you can see it] and you'll see
identical damage.

> and yes 135 for labor for replacing
> engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
> mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
> the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
> bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
> cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
> will be able to judge better.
> 444 wrote:
>> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
>> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>>
>> They charged the following for labor:
>>
>> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>>
>> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>>
>> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>>
>> Did I get hosed?
>>
>> Thanks.
>

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

Paul wrote:
> First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
> last for the life of the vehicle,

that's not true. rubber fatigues and breaks. check the rear trailing
arm bushing on any 1988-2000 civic to see what i mean. then check the
rear motor mount on the same vehicle [if you can see it] and you'll see
identical damage.

> and yes 135 for labor for replacing
> engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
> mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
> the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
> bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
> cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
> will be able to judge better.
> 444 wrote:
>> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
>> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>>
>> They charged the following for labor:
>>
>> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>>
>> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>>
>> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>>
>> Did I get hosed?
>>
>> Thanks.
>

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

Paul wrote:
> First, I ask why you needed engine mounts replaced, these generally
> last for the life of the vehicle,

that's not true. rubber fatigues and breaks. check the rear trailing
arm bushing on any 1988-2000 civic to see what i mean. then check the
rear motor mount on the same vehicle [if you can see it] and you'll see
identical damage.

> and yes 135 for labor for replacing
> engine mounts seems high. This procedure should take a skilled
> mechanic 1 hour at the most and 135/hr labor rate is very high. As for
> the strut, generally struts are replaced in pairs but 135 is not too
> bad since there is a lot of work involved there. And for the wheel
> cylinder, I'm not sure what you mean by that. If you post more info I
> will be able to judge better.
> 444 wrote:
>> I live in the suburbs of a major northeastern U.S. city and had some work
>> done on my 2000-vintage Honda Odyssey just last week.
>>
>> They charged the following for labor:
>>
>> Replaced Front Engine Mount --- $135
>>
>> Replace R/F Strut --- $135
>>
>> Replace Both Wheel Cylinders --- $270
>>
>> Did I get hosed?
>>
>> Thanks.
>

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

jim beam wrote:

>
> not necessarily. did they use honda parts? list price for the motor
> mount is $105 so that's $20 labor. list on the strut is $126...


True, but the post said they charged him 135 just for labor.

Re: Did I Get Hosed On My Odyssey Repairs???
 

jim beam wrote:

>
> not necessarily. did they use honda parts? list price for the motor
> mount is $105 so that's $20 labor. list on the strut is $126...


True, but the post said they charged him 135 just for labor.