Q: Valve cover gasket and starter labor and parts? mechanic charging me 900.00 - 2004 Nissan Xterra
need a round about price on a val cover gasket and starter for a 2004 Nissan xterra / / mechanic trying to charge me 900.00 for both.
when they repair the gasket do they repair both sides?
My car has 154182 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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