Q: 1998 s10 computer shorted and needs replaced along with the fuel pump mechanic told me that it would be $960 is this right

asked by on January 04, 2018

fuel pump shorted out the computer the car shop is telling me $960, is this right or am i being taken advantage of
My car has an automatic transmission.

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