should a new clutch for a 98 RAV4 cost $1000

[mcveigh]

supposdly his 98 toyota rav4 needs a new clutch. his mechanic that I think is a thief for various reasons. is charging him that.

does it sound reasonable? about $800 in labor?

 

[jagec]

He might be able to get a *somewhat* better deal somewhere else, but $1k isn't inconceivable. It's kind of a pain to change the clutch in FWD cars, and I can't imagine the pseudo-AWD present in the CRV helps any.

 

[mcveigh]

I just found out this same mechanic put in a new clutch about 3yrs ago. my 98 honda civic has never had it's clutch replaced.
isn't 3yrs too short?

 

[jagec]

Sounds like someone's been abusing their clutch...or there's some sort of mechanical problem.

I replaced the clutch on my car for the first time at 150k.

 

[mcveigh]

thanks for the info

 

[Dunbar]

Shop around, he can probably beat that labor charge by $150-300. I'd use OEM parts though, don't skimp on that side of things.

 

[alkemyst]

A quote is meaningless without how many hours are quoted.

For my wife's Saturn it's a 7.8 hour job by the book. With a full clutch, PP, bearings and turning the flywheel I am looking at $800 when I need it done.