price on pm service

[signalnc]

Just got my 2003 ext LT 4X4 back from the shop. I had them change all fluids except oil because it wasn't due. Shop rate $65 an hour. I would have like to have done all the work myself, but I have more than a full time job, a wife, 2 kids and I'm a HS wrestling coach. So time was a factor. Total bill was $572. I'm sure I could have done it myself for less than $200, but it needed to be done asap, so for me it was a small price to pay for peace of mind.

transmission service with filter 1.2 hours
transfer case 1 hour
front and rear differential 1.4 hours
coolant change 1 hour
fuel filter .3 hours

 

[05EnvoyXL]

How many miles do you have on your TrailBlazer? thats not a bad price if you as me for all that work done. Im in the same boat as you...time is a huge factor and can never free up to get anything done LOL

 

[NewfieEnvoy]

That's not bad, they seem like regular bill out rates, probably didn't take the mechanic that long but that's how billable hours work. A good mechanic can work an 8hr day and bill for 12-14hrs of labor. However, on your back in your driveway it probably would have taken longer. I'm the same way, I love to work on the truck but how much is my time worth? I can have the truck fixed while I'm at work, then I can have my Saturday free to spend with family. I do more reading here than fixing, but that keeps me well informed to discuss the issues with my mechanic.

 

[signalnc]

129k on the truck. service was way overdue.....glad it's done