engine didn't start 6 out of 10 times

2000 HONDA PASSPORT
143,000 MILES
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AT22AT22
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2000 Passport EX- took to mechanic because didn't start 6 out of 10 times - 900$ later it doesnt start again. i believed the starter needed replacing but he said that it was just a spark plug that was firing out of its boot or something similar. I need to take it back but want to make sure I wasn't ripped off the first time. A)how do i insist they make it right without charging me again , and B) I want to make sure everything that is on my bill was really performed.

Here's a rundown of the receipt:air/fuel induction kit 44.99,2 shocks 31.90,1 steering gear 440.00, install gear 80.00, oil pan gasket 45.00, fuel induct labor 45.00,filter kit 80.00 free oil change. This was all done in 5 hrs .I know the shocks were changed because the old ones were blue they're red now.Does this all sound correct? where is the the steering gear located so that I could look at it? How do I not come across like i think I'm being ripped off, but still get my car fixed like it should have been ?

The steering gear located so that I could look at it? How do I not come across like i think I'm being ripped off, but still get my car fixed like it should have been ?
Mar 8, 2012 at 4:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You have a rack and pinion. It is mounted on the firewall near the bottom. Not sure why that would cause problems starting it.
Mar 8, 2012 at 4:23 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Seems they deviated from the original complaint and sold you things that might be necessary but did not address the initial problem.
Mar 8, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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