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  • September 11, 2007 at 8:44 AM #84161
    sddreaming
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    Ten years ago when I owned a VW Rabbit, I took it to Tom’s Master Mechanic on Mira Mar Road. The quality and service was always excellent. The price was moderate, maybe on the higher end.

    September 11, 2007 at 8:57 AM #84163
    patientlywaiting
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    FLU, auto labor charges are by the book. They are standardized charges based on the make and year of the vehicle. They don’t charge for actual time even if it’s more or less than the actual time they spend on your car.

    If a lawyer can charge $300/hr and an IT consultant can charge $200 plus expenses, then it’s reasonable to me that an auto mechanic charges $85/hr. $400 for a brake job is not expensive if it includes the pads.

    September 11, 2007 at 9:15 AM #84165
    Coronita
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    FLU, auto labor charges are by the book. They are standardized charges based on the make and year of the vehicle. They don't charge for actual time even if it's more or less than the actual time they spend on your car.

    If a lawyer can charge $300/hr and an IT consultant can charge $200 plus expenses, then it's reasonable to me that an auto mechanic charges $85/hr. $400 for a brake job is not expensive if it includes the pads.

     

    No way. Labor charges for a mechanic is like $100/hr. Labor isn't anywhere close to being over an hour for changing pads alone. And brake pads are like $100/pair for RACING PADS. Street pads, are closer to like $50. $200 is closer to reasonable. $400 is way overpriced.

     

     

    September 11, 2007 at 10:15 AM #84177
    seattle-relo
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    RB German in Rancho Bernardo is usually fairly reasonable, and the guy that owns the place is actually German. I take my Audi there, and they do a good job. But I have to admit, sometimes I wish I had a Honda with better reliability, but then again the Audi is way more fun to drive!

    September 11, 2007 at 11:40 AM #84185
    heavyd
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    May I strongly recommend Harloff Automotive in La Mesa, on University near Helix HS? The owner / manager is Brad and they have worked on my father’s air and water cooled VWs for over 30 years. My dad’s ’78 Bus now has 350,000+ miles on the original engine and tranny, with just a few new clutches along the way. They do well the work you need and never do anything unnecessary. DHH

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