Cost of oil pan replacement too high?

2001 Honda Civic with 225,000 miles. A few months ago, while having it in for an oil change, I was told by the service advisor that it needed a new oil pan as about half of the the threads had been stripped. They quoted me roughly $600. Why so high? What factors into this cost? Pricey parts/long labor? Or is it just the dealer being a little money-hungry?

Because that car suck

A very common problem on Honda's but never go back to that thief. There are several ways to repair it, you can get over size drain plugs, drill and tap for a larger thread, or even replace the pan but none of these options even cost half that much.

Labor. It isn't an easy job on many cars.

However, I would get a second opinion from another shop before spending any money.

Just get an oversize plug.

Don't go back to that mechanic, he is a crook. As previous answers stated, there are other solutions. The biggest problem is that the mechanics are using power tools to get your cheap oil change done in minimum time, you get what you pay for.

I recommend waiting til you have an oil leak, just look for spots under the car. Then look to fix it. Who knows, it might be another 50,000 miles

I've repaired hundreds of oil pan drains. Should never cost over $30.00.