How many hours should it take for a good mechanic to replace an alternator in a 1998 Audi A6?

just a guess , it could be weird on an audi. i'm no mechanic and i can change an alternator in like an hour.How many hours should it take for a good mechanic to replace an alternator in a 1998 Audi A6?I'm not sure but mechanics use a book that describes each type of job they do and bill according to the hours the book says it should take. So even if your mechanic is decent and knows his stuff they will bill you the time the book says,,,even if it takes 1/4 of the time.How many hours should it take for a good mechanic to replace an alternator in a 1998 Audi A6?It should take a 1 hour and a 1/2 to replace an alternator.How many hours should it take for a good mechanic to replace an alternator in a 1998 Audi A6?An Audi dealership will be charging about 3 hours, assuming it's a 2.8 V6. It does take about an hour for a good mechanic.