I wonder if I am out of touch with reality?
My wife’s, Saturn 2000 LW1 station wagon, didn't run for 4 days over Christmas, and when started up the engine was stumbling, seeming to run on 3 of the 4 cylinders off and on. I managed to drive it down to the dealer and told them it probably needed a spark plug or a plug wire.
I got it back 4 hours later with 4 new plugs and a bill for 368.81. 4 plugs cost 54.40, troubleshooting 139.00, and install the plugs 170.92, plus tax.
Is this a normal price for this kind of problem. I wonder if at my age I have lost touch with repair costs, even though I have owned two shops in my lifetime?
I will appreciate any feedbacks so I can upgrade my knowledge curve. This vehicle is now out of warranty so I may need to quit taking it to the dealer and find me an independent shop?
Kindly advise facts or opinions and let me know which are which. Thanks for your help.
Happy New Year to All.
Bebop