$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?

i took my 2003 monte carlo in for a tune up a couple weeks ago and the mechanic told me first he would charge me $110 to change the spark plugs and if the wires had to be replaced it would be an additional cost....



when i came back 3 hours later to pick up my car, the bill came out to be $200. He said he had changed all the wires and spark plugs.



To avoid having this happen to me again, does anyone know how much it costs to have a catalytic converter fixed?$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?
Yes, it does sounds like you got burned, It would cost me around between 50 to 80 bucks for a tune up.$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?
I don't agree with the other on some cars it's a lot of work for a tune up and your car has a computer that needs to be checked and set and the wires are costly also.



Go to a muffler shop for your catalytic converter$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?
$200 is a middle of the road amount for a tune up.



Remember you aren't just paying for parts!



If you figure most shops charge about $75/hour for labor, plus parts, tax, and any disposal fees. A tune up would take probably an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the car. Just like when you go to a Doctor, you aren't just paying for pills, you pay for the doctors time.$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?
plugs cost like 3-6 bucks a peice , then u add maybe 40 for wires... add $30 an hour for labor and there is where u get burnt!!! i never go to a shop unless it involves tools i do not have. umm with the cat... ive had a shop build me a full custom cat back exhaust for $175 , so a cat. repacement should be around 40-50 plus the cost of the new cat.$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?
You sure did! A Catalytic Converter used to cost between $125.00 and $150.00. They may have gone up by now though. Call and get estimates. I just got reamed for my riding mower.$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?
If you take your vehicle to a reputable shop, they can inspect your catalytic converter. Yeah, you can get a cheap cat conv, but may not be exactly what you need for your ride. If you go back with OEM, its gonna give you a heart attack on price. So your in a pickle . But it could be a number of things besides a cat conv, any number of sensors, pump, fuel filter, wiring, injectors, ect. But 200 bucks for wire and plug, seems kinda high to me.$200 for a tune up...did i get ripped off?
Well, 200 hundred dollars might be in the ball park depending on the labor charges and if you received the best plug and wire set. To answer your question about the catalytic converter, it can not be fixed, it has to be replaced. The price could range any where from $125 to $350 dollars with labor.