TJ Roadworthy - is my mechanic honest?

[bne_tj]

Hi guys,

Thought I'd double check something with you. Went to a mechanic for my 2006 TJ to get a roadworthy, and he came back with a quote for $1500!

There are a few minor things on there that I could probably do myself to save some coin(e.g. headlight), but wondering what everyone elses thoughts are?

Reckon I should just cough up or get a second opinion?

• Windscreen - $270
• Steering wheel grip - $90
• Damper replacement due to weeping - $200
• Tie Rod End Pitment Arm (not draglink) - $250
• Tie Rod End Tow Adjustment - $250-350
• Engine Oil Leaks (Rocker Gasket) - $180
• Tighten handbrake - $100
  

[flexytj]

ring wooders for the parts and shop around for the screen .

prices seem high .

[bne_tj]

sorry just to clarify those prices are all fitted as well, not just parts.

[Yellow-tj]

damper and handbrake prices seem really high to me and there easily done by yourself..

[Eruntalon]

I just had my windscreen replaced not 3 months ago for $200 fitted with all gaskets. Not official glass of course but still guaranteed. My local jeep dealership was asking $600+ for not fitted and not including gaskets etc.

[victoro]

Originally Posted by bne_tj

Hi guys,

Thought I'd double check something with you. Went to a mechanic for my 2006 TJ to get a roadworthy, and he came back with a quote for $1500!

There are a few minor things on there that I could probably do myself to save some coin(e.g. headlight), but wondering what everyone elses thoughts are?

Reckon I should just cough up or get a second opinion?

• Windscreen - $270
• Steering wheel grip - $90
• Damper replacement due to weeping - $200
• Tie Rod End Pitment Arm (not draglink) - $250
• Tie Rod End Tow Adjustment - $250-350
• Engine Oil Leaks (Rocker Gasket) - $180
• Tighten handbrake - $100
  

The steering wheel grip? if he's talking about the rubber around the steering wheel, super cheap sells steering wheel covers for around $30
Damper replacement, you can get them for around $120 (aftermarket) and there's only one nut on one end and a nut & bolt on the other (kina high in my opinion).
Tie rod end tow adjustment -$250 - $300 off the planet high, simple adjustment maybe 20 minutes work (if drunk).
Tighten hand brake, I'd say it's worth $50 on the outside.
I hope this helps.
I'm sure he's a good mechanic, and everyone has their set rates, I just know what we do things for.

[cruiserfied]

What state are you in? I'm guessing not NSW?
I would be calling those prices a bit high. Most of that stuff you could do with only a small amount of mechanical knowledge and there is plenty of help available on AJOR.