Q: Cost to replace engine power relay

asked by on September 06, 2016

It was found that the engine power relay was bad. To replace it, how much would it cost? The shop told me they charge $340 in total. Saying 3 hours of labor and $27 for parts. Is it reasonable?

My car has 80000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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