2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Spark Plug Wire Cost

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DODGEOWNER2004
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Hello,

Anyone know how much it should cost to replace sparkplugs and wires for a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan? My wife took her van to a shop and the price quoted seems extremely excessive.

Thanks in advance.
Feb 15, 2006 at 9:19 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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I would think that a dealer would charge somewhere in around the $200 to $250 range in US dollars.
Platinum plugs $30
Wires $75
Labor 2 hours $120
The front plugs aren't bad but the rears are a pain. You either have to remove most of the intake system or work from underneath the vehicle.

Labor for the plugs on my truck is over 3 hours.

Whgat was your estimate?
Feb 15, 2006 at 9:36 AM
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DODGEOWNER2004
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Thanks,

The shop quoted:

$195 Labor
[u:43b14c9fb3]$193 Parts [/u:43b14c9fb3]- $118 for wires & $75 for plugs
$388 + Taxes

I had figured about the same as your estimates from what it had cost for me to do my own for my Honda Civic. I added more for the difficulty and extra plugs and wires.

Thanks
Feb 15, 2006 at 10:12 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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I'd be looking for antoher shop. Are you in Canada?
Feb 15, 2006 at 10:17 AM
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DODGEOWNER2004
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No we're in the US, FL.
Feb 15, 2006 at 10:57 AM
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Compare shops. A reasonable estimate is about $200 to $250, with platinum plugs near $30, wires near $75, and about two hours of labor. The $388 quote is high. Rear plugs are harder and may require intake removal or access from underneath, which can increase labor, but another quote is still reasonable.

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The owner asked if a shop quote to replace spark plugs and wires on a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan was excessive. The shop quoted $195 labor and $193 parts, $118 for wires and $75 for plugs, totaling $388 plus tax. An expert estimated a dealer job around $200 to $250 and noted that the rear plugs are difficult. The expert recommended finding another shop. The owner is in Florida.

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