Honda Odyssey 2015 driver in Indian River saves by getting a second quote on engine service repair

Advice On Your Quote

Diagnostic

• Labor: 1 hour (price not listed)
  • Normal: $88–$111
  • Advice: If they charged $135–$145/hour, that would be on the high end but still within local rates. Make sure you aren’t double-billed for diagnostics when getting repairs done. Quite a few shops will roll the diagnostic fee into your bill if you authorize the repair.

Spark Plugs (6 units)

• Parts: $137.94
  Typical: $8–$90 total (for 4–6 plugs)
• Labor: 1 hr, $200
  Typical: $68–$435 (wide range)
• Advice: The parts cost is a bit high—even for high-quality plugs for a Honda Odyssey, $6–$12 each is the norm, so $137.94 is likely double what you’d see buying the plugs yourself. Labor at $200 is also high—especially since most shops in your area charge about $135–$145/hr. Unless plugs are seized or tough to access, 1 hour is fair, but the rate is high.
• Upsell risk? Spark plugs at 100k miles are standard maintenance. If you’re not at that interval or have no misfire codes, consider asking if they’re truly needed.

Fuel Injector (1 unit)

• Parts: $128.65
  Typical: $50–$100 per injector
• Labor: 1 hr, $100
  Typical: $135–$725 (1–5 hours, varies by design)
• Advice: Parts are high but within reason for OEM. Labor is low for a shop—are they spreading labor hours or discounting because other work is being done? Normally, fuel injector jobs are at least 2 hours if not more unless it's an easy-access cylinder.
• Upsell risk? If only one injector is being replaced, make sure they can clearly show you the failure (evidence of the bad part is key). Swapping just one isn’t always advised unless you’ve had a confirmed fault.

Ignition Coils (3 units)

• Parts: $368.79
  Typical: $90–$300 for 3 coils
• Labor: 1 hr, $100
  Typical: $68–$218
• Advice: Parts are very high. $120+ per coil is steep for most Honda coils (average $30–$70 each aftermarket, $90–$120 OEM). Labor at $100 is on the low side—again, might be bundled.
• Upsell risk? Some shops push coils at the same time as plugs “just in case.” Only swap coils that are actually misfiring or failing unless you want the peace of mind.

Battery Unit (1 unit)

• Parts: $203.50
  DIY: $100–$200
• Labor: 1 hr, $80
• Advice: Parts are just at the top end for a high-capacity battery (might be dealer/OEM price). DIY is way cheaper. Labor at $80 isn’t crazy, but a battery swap usually takes 10–20 minutes max. If they’re testing and cleaning terminals, $80 is acceptable but definitely opt for DIY if you’re comfortable—very easy.

ABS Actuator Unit (1 unit)

• Parts: $1,459.10
  No typical listed, but generally $600–$1,200 for the part
• Labor: 1 hr, $430
• Advice: This is a huge chunk of your total. The part price is extremely high but not unheard of for new/OEM ABS units (though rebuilt parts can sometimes cost half that). Labor at $430/hr is very high—either check that number again, or ask how many actual hours they're billing. Most shops charge 2–4 hours for this tricky job, but shouldn't exceed $500–$600 labor total at local rates.
• Upsell risk? Only replace this if you absolutely need to (trouble codes, failed operation, etc.). Always ask for confirmation (printout of codes) and, if possible, check if rebuilt/remanufactured parts are available.

Brake Flush

• Parts: $39.95
• Labor: 1 hr, $60
  Fluid flush typical labor: $75–$150 (can include parts)
• Advice: Combined, $100 total is okay, and this isn’t an upsell if you haven’t done it in 2–3 years. Make sure they're actually flushing, not just topping off.

Rear Brake Pads & Rotors

• Pads Parts: $49.15
  Typical: $20–$50
• Rotors Parts (2): $136.00
  Typical: $30–$75 each ($60–$150 for a pair)
• Labor: 1 hr, $200
  Typical: Pads: $135–$290, Rotors: $270–$580 (2–4 hours total usually)
• Advice: Pad and rotor prices are totally normal. Labor at $200 for both is a little high, but not wild. If $200 covers all labor for both pads and rotors, that’s acceptable.
• Upsell risk? Replacing rotors every time with pads is common now, especially if the rotors are worn or grooved.

Air Filter Unit

• Parts: $18.95
  DIY: $15–$60
• Advice: Price is fine for the shop, but this is a VERY easy DIY job—usually two clips and five minutes.

Upsell Flags

Main upsell candidates are:

• Ignition coils: Only replace the specific bad one(s) unless you want to do the whole set proactively.
• Fuel injector: Get proof it’s faulty before agreeing.
• ABS actuator: Insist on verification—get the trouble codes, and consider used or rebuilt units if you want to save money.

Is Total Price Fair?

Your total of $2,999.14 is definitely on the high side—mainly due to that ABS actuator, high coil/plug parts pricing, and labor rates that are above average for the area on some items (spark plugs, ABS actuator). If you subtract (or source yourself) items like the battery and air filter, or use remanufactured ABS units, you could save a decent chunk.