[Teeps]

Labor prices sound steep to me.
For those repairs it might be time to find an independent shop to do them.

 

[Teeps]

Yeah, a bit steep to me too

...but OP does mention "local mechanic".

Personally I'd just drive the car... but that's me. Owned a 91 Integra that both rear arm bushing were in the same shape.
Other than making noise going up drive ways you wouldn't know they were bad unless you looked and knew what you were looking at. Again, that's just me.