Parts plus labor and the resetting of the toe-in, a complete alignment is
not needed.
Price it out and check the labor, I bet labor rates are in the $100 range,
which the mechanic will get $20 + benefits of that $100, and beat the time
allowence by 20-30%.
Dealer makes $70/hr on each mechanic....


"martin lynch" <odiegoogle@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>I was quoted $600 to have both front ball joints replaced on my 2001
> Civic (price also includes wheel alignment, which I'm told would be
> necessary with the job). I live in Buffalo, NY. Does this seem like
> a fair price? A quick google search makes me believe the job should
> cost closer to $300 or so...