[ErkanTR16]

What do you guys think of this estimate?

Local automotive repair shop that specializes in European brands.

2010 BMW 328i xDrive at 164K miles.

[Varin]

Genuine BMW valve cover with all gaskets costs about £450 in the UK so close enough in $. The only thing here that can be disputed is labour cost, In the UK the mechanic takes about £40-£60 per hour, so that seems like an estimate for at least 12h or 2 days of work. I will be doing valve cover and MILVs myself next month and I will do it in a day while I'm a programmer and not a mechanic by trade

Of course US mechanic hourly rates are maybe much higher than here. Also, if they fuck it up I assume there is some warranty or you can get them to reimburse you legally etc, while if I fuck it up I will have to buy a new car...