Is this a fair price for repair

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30/09/2022 11:31 am

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2011 Prius. Front passenger wheel bearing replacement..... $760.

Is it just me, or is that an excessive amount to charge for a $60 part and a one and a half hour job?

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30/09/2022 12:25 pm

You didn't say what shop quoted you $760? If you went to the dealership, then not surprised at the quote

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Sorry, It was Premier Auto in Worcester MA. It was not a dealer. I am kicking myself for not replacing it myself before my wife left for Massachusetts. Long story....

By jamey021 Topic starter 30/09/2022 12:28 pm

What's the breakdown on that $760?? Does sound like a lot for a wheel bearing replacement. They must have a heck of an hourly rate.

By toyotagrl 30/09/2022 12:37 pm

Thank you for putting my mind at ease! Should be a $350 to $400 job. For a minute there I thought I was either being cheap or I was out of the game so long that I didnt know current pricing. THIS is why I do my own auto repairs. This one I could't do for a number of reasons. The estimate just says:
Labor---Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Part-----Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly 1. $720.59 + Tax

By jamey021 Topic starter 30/09/2022 12:52 pm

Bearing and hub assembly makes more sense. High quality aftermarket is close to $200 and the price on an oem Toyota is almost twice that, so throw in their labor and that is about what it is. That is why I do my own work as well. But as I get closer to retirement it is getting harder to do the bigger jobs. I had a Highlander with same issue and I opted and got a complete knuckle assembly and had my mechanic just swap it out and do an alignment.

By toyotagrl 30/09/2022 1:26 pm