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What is the typical labor rate for a mechanic to work on a Eurovan? I just took my van to a shop and they were saying it’ll be 250 an hour to work on it. For context I’m in the Midwest, specifically Michigan.

Forgot to mention that I would be supplying all the parts for the jobs I want done. Could this also be a reason the labor rate is so high?

Edit: wanted to add the quotes for labor that were given to me for the jobs I want done.

Transmission cooler: 700
Upgrade thermostat housing, main coolant distribution pipe, water pumps: 1800
Timing chain: 6000

Do these quotes seem outrageous or in line with what other people have received?

Can anyone give me a rough estimate on how much it costs to install a new timing chain and also install a transmission cooler?
For reference, I live in the Midwest. TIA!

I don’t know anything about these cars. I recently found a 2001 Eurovan Weekender edition for sale in my area for 19k. It has 127,000 miles on it and was told the transmission was rebuilt at 123k miles. It drives great and spent most of its life in California. It has spent the last 5 years in the Midwest.

Is 19k a good price for this?