How does one address a mechanic who grossly overcharged for work? Kind of a rant...?

I bought an 88 Camaro for little money. I then had my mechanic of 3 years begin to fix the car.





Right way the car needed a new fuel pump. Was replaced and took about 5 hours.





Another problem was a fan that wasn't working on the motor.





I waited for six weeks before any work was done to the car.





Two days ago, I told him I wanted a bill or I wanted him to finish the car asap. He agreed to work on the car.





Today I received a $842 bill! I don't have the bill in front of me but I do remember some details.





I remember I was charged for 6 hours of labor, totalling $240. I'm guessing the fuel pump was about $150.





I know a fan had to have some adjustments made. Could this cost $400?





I know basic maintenance was done to the car, but he didn't even change the oil.





I know it's hard to comment because I don't have all the specifics in front of me. I didn't have a chance to really look at the bill today because I had to take the car to another mechanic.





See, the brakes on the car were absolutely horrible. I can lie with suspension and other issues but I definitely need brakes.





Like I said, my bill was $842. I gave him $400 cash and told him he would get the rest Monday.





Now that I am thinking about it, I'm pretty sure he will be more likely receiving a $200 check.





6 weeks is a long time to have your car worked on. Wouldn't you agree?How does one address a mechanic who grossly overcharged for work? Kind of a rant...?
$40 per hour is cheap for the labor. Most shops in my area are charging $75-$90per hour or more.





The last time I had a fuel pump replaced the parts were about $175 and the labor was in the $275 range. This is buying the parts at cost (no shop markup) and getting a strong discount on the labor rate





Understand that if you fail to pay the bill, he can either sue you or file for a mechanic's lien, and take ownership of the car.Even if he does not, you will never be able to have him work on another car for you.





The bill does not seem that far out of line to me. .I do not know what he did to the fan, but most likely he had to replace the fan motor.





You bought a project car. You have to pay for the repairs or do them yourself.





Sorry

blemishes

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