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Auto Repair Cost Estimate - GMC Yukon / ball joints
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Year |
Make |
Model |
Engine |
Transmission |
Mileage |
1997 |
GMC |
Yukon |
8 |
Auto |
140,000 |
Stated concern/problem: |
Customer requests estimate to replace lower ball joints |
Ball joints |
Parts |
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Net |
Aftermarket |
MSRP/OEM |
2 |
Front lower ball joints |
59.68 |
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119.36 |
1 |
Parts cleaner |
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4.20 |
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1 |
Penetrating solvent |
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3.95 |
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Total Parts: |
127.51 |
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Labor |
Description |
1.6 |
Remove and replace ball joints |
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Total Hours: |
1.6 |
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Labor Rate: |
80.00 |
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Total Labor Charge: |
128.00 |
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Misc |
Description |
Charge |
1 |
Shop supplies |
3.95 |
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Total Miscellaneous Charges: |
3.95 |
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Flat Fees |
Description |
Charge |
1 |
Alignment (optional) $85 See notes below... |
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Total Flat Fees |
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Auto Repair Estimate Overview: |
Total Labor: |
128.00 |
Total Parts: |
127.51 |
Miscellaneous: |
3.95 |
Flat Fees: |
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Tax (7.75%, parts only) |
9.88 |
Grand Total: |
269.34 |
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Notes: this estimate does not include diagnostics, which (if needed) for ball joints should not exceed .5 ($40). This estimate assumes a coil type front suspension under 7500 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight). If a torsion bar suspension, labor would be $408 at $80 per hour, and the lower ball joints would be $71.82 each - assuming truck is under 7500 GVW.
Many argue that when "any" front end component is replaced the vehicle should be aligned. This is just not true. With ball joints (outside of those with caster adjustments and those as part of the control arm, it's not necessary to align the vehicle after replacement. |
Glossary of Terms:
Aftermarket: parts not made by the manufacturer such as Ford, Toyota, BMW ...etc.
MSRP: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
TSBs: Technical Service Bulletins provided by the manufacturer (they are not recalls)
Flat Fees: services such as alignments that don't get broken down into parts, tax, labor
Miscellaneous Charges: these can include, but are not limited to shop supplies--rags, chemicals, hazardous waste disposal fees, waste oil ...etc. |
About our auto repair estimates: RepairTrust models established fair pricing practices (as outlined in its eBook Trilogy), and uses state-of-the-art auto repair estimating software and 20 years of auto repair pricing expertise to obtain the most accurate and fair car repair estimates.
Aftermarket part price quotes are based off premium parts, unless otherwise noted.
The labor rate defaults to $100.00 per hour, unless otherwise noted.
Tax rate defaults to 5%, parts only, unless otherwise stated.
Estimates are dependent on customer-supplied information, and can not account for unforeseen circumstances.
High mileage vehicles often require additional parts and/or labor to complete repairs properly, thus estimates may need to be adjusted.
All estimates are subject to change without notice. |
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