Why can't they at least give you an estimate like every other industry?
If you take your car to a mechanic, they might charge $100 up front to diagnose the problem and then estimate another $1200 to replace your transmission. At that point, you either say go ahead and agree to the price, or say no and get your car back and take it somewhere else.
If you take your car to a mechanic, they might charge $100 up front to diagnose the problem and then estimate another $1200 to replace your transmission. At that point, you either say go ahead and agree to the price, or say no and get your car back and take it somewhere else.
That seems fair for everyone involved.