1999 Saturn Sl1 Just Went New Repair Shop Mechanic Charged 92 Labor Change

1999 SATURN SL1
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KARENSCHELTEMA
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I just went to a new repair shop and the mechanic charged me $92 in labor to change spark plugs from ones that were the wrong type (Bosch) to put in AC Delco. Was I overcharged? Was the info given to me correct?
Mar 6, 2013 at 7:26 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Were the Bosch plugs you had in there platnuim ones?Also I hope the new plugs were copper ones?Was 92 total for labor and parts? Also whats your zip code so I can see what that job cost in your area.
Mar 6, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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KARENSCHELTEMA
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The Bosch were platinum ones; the new ones are copper. The spark plugs were $11.84/plug and I had 4, so roughly $45. $92 was labor only. My zip is 55435. Thanks for looking into this.
Mar 6, 2013 at 11:07 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Yes platnuim plugs carbon foul in those engines so putting copper plugs in was a good choice.I have 61-78 labor and for platnuim or iridium plugs 48-72.I think 11 something each plug for copper is way too high.They should only be a few dollars each.
Mar 7, 2013 at 2:42 AM
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