1999 Volvo S70 question about cost of repairs

1999 VOLVO S70
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JEBEATTIE
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1999 Volvo S70 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 148000 miles

I have a 1999 Volvo s70 (5-cylinder), and I have to get several repairs done. Could you please tell me if the estimate I received sounds reasonable?
1. Rebuild Control Module- $420.00
2. Replace Tie Rods- $544.00
3. Replace Lower Ball Joints- $528
4. Alignment- $70.00
5. Replacing filters (including cabin filter)- 0.00
6. Oil Change + topping off other fluids- @39.00
Total= $1,569.00
+ Sales Tax
GRAND TOTAL= $1,676.00

Can you please tell me if this sounds reasonable?
Thank you.
-Jill
Jul 20, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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JIS001
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You need to put down what they are charging for labor and parts separate. Some independent shops can charge as little as $70.00 per hour versus a dealership that could be charging you $150.00 an hour plus whatever they are charging on parts?
Jul 20, 2009 at 11:51 PM
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