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Larry Weil
I usually change my own spark plugs, but on my 2008 Impreza 2.5i I took a
good look at how little clearance there was between the plug openings and
other parts of the car, such as the battery. Combining that with that I
recently had surgery and did not want to strain myself I took the car to
the dealer to get the plugs changed.
It was really my fault for not asking "how much" before they began, but
what a shock when the bill came to $189. They charged $12.98 for each plug
(It's probably less than two bucks for the same plugs at any parts house),
and a whopping $138 for labor. It did take them about an hour to do the
job, so I know it was not easy, but still this seems like a lot. And they
did wash the car for free and give me a free cup of coffee, but still....
I'm wondering if others here have had this done and how much it cost them,
and if others here feel the charge is excessive? And in case you are
wondering, the dealer is Singer Subaru in Plaistow, NH.
BTW, I did call an independent repair shop before calling the dealer, the
independent shop told me I would need to leave the car all day, which would
have been a problem for me. I think I should have tried a different repair
shop!
good look at how little clearance there was between the plug openings and
other parts of the car, such as the battery. Combining that with that I
recently had surgery and did not want to strain myself I took the car to
the dealer to get the plugs changed.
It was really my fault for not asking "how much" before they began, but
what a shock when the bill came to $189. They charged $12.98 for each plug
(It's probably less than two bucks for the same plugs at any parts house),
and a whopping $138 for labor. It did take them about an hour to do the
job, so I know it was not easy, but still this seems like a lot. And they
did wash the car for free and give me a free cup of coffee, but still....
I'm wondering if others here have had this done and how much it cost them,
and if others here feel the charge is excessive? And in case you are
wondering, the dealer is Singer Subaru in Plaistow, NH.
BTW, I did call an independent repair shop before calling the dealer, the
independent shop told me I would need to leave the car all day, which would
have been a problem for me. I think I should have tried a different repair
shop!