Dpending on the mechanic's rate and the type of replacement part he used, you
probably did on the high side of OK.

The job takes at least an hour, maybe 1.5 by book time standards. A Honda
replacement can cost upwards of $215 (according to SLHONDA.COM), aftermarket
I have found to be about the same or more (at least here in Canada for a
Bosch unit). Bosch offers a 5 year warranty up here, that is probably the
reason for the premium. You probably don't want the cheaper rebuilts, they
only replace what is broke, and not the items that could be worn.

However, you take your life into your hands anytime you pull this kinda thing.
Understandable if you are in the middle of a roadtrip, it had to be done, but
you should avoid this kind of problem like the plague by doing Preventative
Maintenance. Mechanics can smell desparation from miles away.

t

96 wrote:
>I got it changed for $291 US this weekend during a road trip (no time to
>compared prices; didn't want the car to break down). Did I get raped or did
>I get a fair price? (Austin, TX)

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