I'm in California, I'm sorry I don't know if it's the same in other states.
if there is no BAR in your state, try the dept. of consumer affairs.

if you like, reply with as much info about the car as you can get (year, model, engine, trans) and I'll let you know all that I can.

the estimate you noted of $400.00 seems WAY over the top. way way way over.