Thoughts on what i paid with a new indy shop im trying

[cdog2964]

Hi, i usually use the dealership for repairs because i am not a DIYer, but i couldnt get it in for over a week so i tried a indy shop near me. They seemed to do good work and resolved the issue, but im not sure if the price was fair. Any opinions on the costs below? Thanks


2 - Crankcase Vent Lines TECH:
Note: Broken
Labor: Remove and replace Crankcase Vent Lines with Air Filters $312.90
Parts: OES Breather Hose 1 $429.75
BUR Breather Hose 1 $122.83
MAH Air Filter Cyl 5-8 1 $49.82
MAH Air Filter Cyl 1-4 1 $49.06
✓ Approved on 06/22/23 at 11:54 AM EDT Subtotal $964.36 + est. Tax $65.09 $1,029.45

[Opie55]

Originally Posted by cdog2964

Hi, i usually use the dealership for repairs because i am not a DIYer, but i couldnt get it in for over a week so i tried a indy shop near me. They seemed to do good work and resolved the issue, but im not sure if the price was fair. Any opinions on the costs below? Thanks


2 - Crankcase Vent Lines TECH:
Note: Broken
Labor: Remove and replace Crankcase Vent Lines with Air Filters $312.90
Parts: OES Breather Hose 1 $429.75
BUR Breather Hose 1 $122.83
MAH Air Filter Cyl 5-8 1 $49.82
MAH Air Filter Cyl 1-4 1 $49.06
✓ Approved on 06/22/23 at 11:54 AM EDT Subtotal $964.36 + est. Tax $65.09 $1,029.45

Not sure what year your car is, but the vent lines are under an extended 10 year warranty from your in-service date, so possibly you could have got them for free if yours were the old style that crack from heat. Having said that, $312 is a lot for labor to do those lines. I've done it, and could do it again in an hour or so. I got the new hoses online (genuine BMW) for $300 something - maybe like $360. Looks like you paid about $550.

[cdog2964]

Originally Posted by Opie55

Not sure what year your car is, but the vent lines are under an extended 10 year warranty from your in-service date, so possibly you could have got them for free if yours were the old style that crack from heat. Having said that, $312 is a lot for labor to do those lines. I've done it, and could do it again in an hour or so. I got the new hoses online (genuine BMW) for $300 something - maybe like $360. Looks like you paid about $550.

Thank you and that doesnt seem too bad. I did try to get reimbursed by BMW and they told me where to go...
I would prefer to stop using the dealer because they are about a 30 minutes drive for me where this Indy is around the corner, and the dealership couldnt even diagnose it for over a week.
Thanks for the response.