1996 Buick Regal Springs

Tiny
CHUCKDBN
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  • 1996 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
The left rear side of the car is leaning badly. There is a loud bang when I go over a bump. I can see a broken spring. I was told on that car repairs could be 1300.00 or more. Does that sound right?
Friday, October 17th, 2008 AT 11:34 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,640 POSTS
WOW! Flat rate gives 2.6 hours to replace both front (which I recommend). I found coil springs on the net for $102.31 a pair. The car will need aligned when it's worked on which will be around $50.00. That means the mechanic is making around $300.00 an hour.

102.31 = coil springs
+50.00 = alignment
+50.00 per hour = avg labor rate
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202.31 = parts and labor + tax

1300.00 = your est.
-202.31 = aprox. Cost
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1097.61 = over payment

I Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know.
Joe
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Friday, October 17th, 2008 AT 3:44 PM

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