Clutch replacement cost for 1994 Celica ST, Clutch repair Options

[rjorge3]

Hi gang, I was just wondering if I was charged the correct amount for replacing my 1994 ST clutch. My mechanic, who has always worked on my car (and does very good job) charged me $540 for the labor! Does that sounds like a lot? I supplied the part and on the bill, it indicates: 6 hours @$90 per hour +tax (7% in NJ) for a grand total of $577.80. I did not ask him before hand how much it would be (my mistake), but I thought it was in the $350 to $400 range, so I was shocked when I saw $577.80. Or do you guys think that it is unreasonable to think that it would cost bet $350-$400?

And last, I want to install a TRD quickshifter, for those of you that have done the install on yours, is it something that can be done withouth the help of a mechanic? I am pretty handy (but not handy enough to change a clutch )

I live in Central NJ.

This post has been edited by rjorge3: Nov 20, 2008 - 12:30 AM

[BonzaiCelica]

OMG Really DAm!! $577 for labor that is expensive. Well i was asking around here where i live in So Cal, and like 2 or 3 places i got quoted like 500 for parts and labor. But usually shops that buy a clutch use cheap ones that cost around $150. and a couple other places quoted me like $250-$350 for labor only. and also resurfacing flywheel is a good thing to do while your at it. only costs like $40. Im glad im getting my clutch done by a friend for $180 at his house. And toyota dealers charge $800 for parts and labor wow thats alot too. But a Oem for the celi does cost around $350