My car was back from the shop, and I am happy with the power it has now. Really powerful beast, and, get better mpg. Now, I am ready for the trip from Texas to PA. :)

But I got a huge bill. I think, the mechanic has good skill, but, I wonder whether the charge is right. So, need your comment. If he was doing right, I will let him do my volvo in the future. Thanks a lot!

My car is Volvo 245 Wagon, '90, 130,000-mile

Here is the list (some characters are illegible):

(Part no.) (Description of Part) (QTY.) (Amount)

R12 Freon 1 $45.00

Dye 1 $5.00

1378870 V.C. GASHET 1 $15.97

271666 FRONT BR PADS 1 $45.94

270739 FRONT BR ROTORS 2 $120.00

3529819 STR CARTRIDGES 2 $150.00

1272454 STR MTS 2 $150.00

271391 BEARINGS 2 $115.66

KG5553 SHOCKS 2 $120.00

463377 TIME BELT 1 $28.00

TENSIONER 1 $65.00

270616 LOWER HOSE 1 $20.00

ANTI FREEZE 1 $10.00

7365 BELT 2 $26.28

13*975 BELTS 1 $20.00

10*850 BELT 1 $12.44

463508 AIR FILTER 1 $14.00

03010 DISTR CAP 1 $11.87

0470 ROTOR 1 $8.77

WR7DC PLUGS 1 $10.00

1239683 TRANS WASHER 1 $9.05

DEXRON $8.00

Total Part $1,010.98

LABOR

"CHECK A.C. ADD FREON, DYE AND CHECK SLOW LEAK MAY BE EVAPORATOR" $40.00

ADJUST VALVES AND REPLACE WASHEY $50.00

REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS

REPLACE FRONT STRUT CARTRIGE AND MOUNTS

REPLACE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEALS $240.00

REPLACE REAR SHOCKS $48.00

REPLACE TIMING BELT, TENSIONER, WATER PUMP AND DRIVE BELTS $150.00

TUNE-UP AND CHECK O2 SENSOR $50.00

SERVICE AUTO TRANS $50.00

Total Labor $628.00

Total Cost $1724.39 (including TAX)