Multifunctional switch and brake switch

[whmstang99]

Hi all, usually do my own repairs, but this one threw me so i went to a mechanic who was reported to be good and fair. Since i always do my own work I figure I got ripped off; need feedback.
I had a mutifunctional switch installed, and brake switch that I purchased but they installed, and a new headlight, just because it was there and need to be done i told them to do it.
Total cost, $240.00.

Parts $95.00, the rest labor. Now I could have ripped open the steering shroud in 10 min, and replaced the switch in another 20. Then I could have replaced the brake switch in about a 1/2 hour to 45 min since I am old and big to get under the steering column. Headlight about 20min since there is little room to move your hands

What do you guys think, was 240 fair?????

 

[explorerguy89]

well if you think about it with yours times it is about 1 1/2-2 hours of work so if they take that long which they prolley took closer to 2 if not more than yea thats about fair cause shop rates are outrageous like $100/hr

 

[whmstang99]

Yea ur right, I should have hung in there a little longer, I would have done it.

 

[explorerguy89]

lol yup self work is much cheaper

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! You could do your own work for future repairs. Don't work yourself up about it. Everybody had to go to a mechanic at one point.

 

[ncranchero]

Welcome to the site. Come hang out in the Sport Trac forums and we'll either help you with your issues or lead you astray!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=120

 

[whmstang99]

Thanks

Thanks guys I will, I also have a 2008 Ranger and a 90 5.0

 

[1Aauto]

welcome to the site.