Repair shops always mark up the parts. That is where they really make money, not on the labor. That's why I do my own work whenever possible.

2006 Saturn Ion 3 Vin F.
3/31/2012
Brake hardware kit - Retail $7.50 JB charged $42.50 ea (x2)
Rear shocks (Monroe)-Retail $31.99 JB charged $69.00 ea
Ft struts-Retail $133.00 ea JB Quoted (declined) approx $300+ pair
Brake Pads-Retail range $20 - $61. JB charged $53.88 for unkn brand/quality.
Ft rotor- Retail range $36 to $59 JB charged $71.64 for unkn brand/quality
All of this is accurate and just FYI. This list is just a sample of a mystery shopper experience on this date.

unreasonable charges exist around me everywhere.
Brake hardware kit - Retail $7.50 JB charged $42.50 ea (x2)
Rear shocks (Monroe)-Retail $31.99 JB charged $69.00 ea
Ft struts-Retail $133.00 ea JB Quoted (declined) approx $300+ pair
Brake Pads-Retail range $20 - $61. JB charged $53.88 for unkn brand/quality.
Ft rotor- Retail range $36 to $59 JB charged $71.64 for unkn brand/quality and so on

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