Finally got her in a shop

[Lordblood]

So I finally got my Box in for a clutch kit change and a 90k service. Cost me around 3600 for both, but I'm also getting an RMS change as well as an inspection and some bonus stuff added in.

Weird thing is that he didn't want to give me a copy of what he wrote down. I realize he will give me a receipt when I pay for the repairs, but right now he has my car and I wanted some paperwork to show that. The guy refused but with a bit of persuasion I got something.

Is it just normally like that or is this fishy?

[Paul]

Are you having this done at a dealer or an independent garage?

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by Paul

Are you having this done at a dealer or an independent garage?

Independent shop that does work on luxury cars.

[Paul]

Did you get a price from a dealer who will also give you a 2 year parts and labor warranty?

That estimate seems high to me.

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by Paul

Did you get a price from a dealer who will also give you a 2 year parts and labor warranty?

That estimate seems high to me.

I did, it ran at 4200 I believe for both services.
This independent shop gives a 1 year warranty on every thing they change or repair, so that's in there as well.

[Paul]

Are the parts lists the same, for example did the dealer also quote a new flywheel perhaps?

[Lordblood]

The car is back with me now, despite the steep price I am glad I had this done, the clutch, gear change, and throttle response feels so much better and together now.

Here's the online reciept I got:


DIAGNOSIS/ CHECK CLUTCH/ SLIP 98.50
PERFORM BRAKE FLUID FLUSH 138.50
FREE 26 POINT INSPECTION 0.00
R & R TRANSMISSION/ CHECK CLUTCH 950.00
REPLACE FLYWHEEL, CLUTCH PACK 188.50
LOF SPECIAL W/ SYNTHETIC OIL 98.50

PERFORM 90000 MILE SERVICE/ REPLACE PLUGS, CLEAN K/N

FILTER 205.50
REPLACE REAR MAIN SEAL 138.50
RESET / CHECK OBD SYSTEM 0.00
BLEED HYDRO CLUTCH SYSTEM 138.50
PERFORM INJECTION SERVICE 138.50
REPLACE CABIN FILTER 98.51
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LABOR SUBTOTAL 2,193.51

1 OIL FILTER 0.00
6 PREMIUM SPARK PLUGS 24.68
1 FUEL FILTER 27.99
1 K/N AIR FILTER CLEANER 9.95
2 CARB CLEAN 8.99
2 BRAKE FLUID 12.99
1 INJECTION SERVICE KIT 28.99
1 CABIN FILTER 27.39
1 CLUTCH PACK ( FACTORY ) 336.08
1 FACTORY FLYWHEEL 533.90
1 REAR MAIN SEAL 14.10
1 SET FLYWHEEL BOLTS 8.90

Total $3,324.17

[Paul]

$130 for the cabin filter? I can replace that in 72 seconds.

[Paul]

Opening the clutch slave cylinder bleeder while bleeding the brakes takes 2 minutes.

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by Paul

$130 for the cabin filter? I can replace that in 72 seconds.

The number seemed a little off to me as well :-P. What would that normally cost?

[blue2000s]

Interesting that they charged you for both a brake flush and a clutch flush. I believe the procedure can be done all at once.

[Paul]

What's the $205 filter?

All comments aside, you got your car back quick, but they jacked up the price with some "extras" that cost them almost nothing.

What spark plugs did they use?

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by Paul

What's the $205 filter?

All comments aside, you got your car back quick, but they jacked up the price with some "extras" that cost them almost nothing.

What spark plugs did they use?

Honestly I have no idea, is there a way I can check? I can also call them up.
I won't be using them again, I understand I'm a minor but the guy that worked on my car was being a total jerk through the entire process. That would be fine if the price was low, but I was paying a damn bit extra.

[Paul]

Let it go and enjoy your car.

Next time obtain a quote that looks exactly like the invoice you posted and ask questions before you give them your car.