I think I am getting $crewed and not by a hot hollywood types

[jeep]

Folks,

I think I am getting $crewed by my Indy's. One is charging about $1200 for 2 Vanos solenoids and Front Brakes (Pads and Rotors), other is charging $2000 for front and rear brakes (Pads and Rotors) and 1 Vanos Solenoid (exhaust), while the $tealer I hate gave me a quote for $499 for front brakes. Amazing isn't it that Indys are more expensive than $tealers, well this is the bay area.

I am looking at some options:
1. DIY - I don't have jacks so should I invest in those (and upset my wife for cluttering the garage), but the bigger question is how reliable would it be, don't want to take any chances with a 2 ton rolling box of steel's stopping power. Any experiences folks can share?

2. Appreciate any suggestions for Indy's in the Bay Area, California, cheaper but reliable

3. Take it to the $tealer, though I think the Service Adviser probably gave me the wrong estimate for their value service, as on their website that is the price for the E53 front brakes.