So, how *BADLY* did I get hosed by the body shop?
#16
Registered User
Man rule number 1:
A man must be fully capable of at least changing the oil.
Rule number 2:
If a man doesn't have the means or time to do routine maintenance (remember a man must always be capable to do such things) he must know the going rate and/or cost of parts.
Failure to follow these rules may lead to significant money loss and/or ridicule by more capable men... And some women.
#20
Mechanics have a mentality of "PAY-to-PLAY". - You wanted a nice expensive car to play with, now you gotta pay more.
And that mentality exists because if they go work on your car and by accident happen to break something in the process of fixing another, they gotta replace that part on their dollar which will be a lot more expensive then say a toyota corolla part.
-but when they see you come in to check the tire pressure (because you obviously cant do it yourself) they see someone who is so clueless about cars, that they dont even fear telling you, your influx capacitor needs to be changed, your blinker fluid needs to be topped off, and your muffler bearing needs to be re-greased. And dont get me wrong, im not trying to criticize anyone- just trying to wake men up. Its time to drop your apple, stop flinging birds at pigs, dont reading the huffington post so much, and get out to your car and spend some time looking around/touching/smelling/etc.
And that mentality exists because if they go work on your car and by accident happen to break something in the process of fixing another, they gotta replace that part on their dollar which will be a lot more expensive then say a toyota corolla part.
-but when they see you come in to check the tire pressure (because you obviously cant do it yourself) they see someone who is so clueless about cars, that they dont even fear telling you, your influx capacitor needs to be changed, your blinker fluid needs to be topped off, and your muffler bearing needs to be re-greased. And dont get me wrong, im not trying to criticize anyone- just trying to wake men up. Its time to drop your apple, stop flinging birds at pigs, dont reading the huffington post so much, and get out to your car and spend some time looking around/touching/smelling/etc.
#22
Registered User
In the last two weeks, I performed my own maintenance for the first time. I did the following:
Oil change w/ filter
Differential oil change
Transmission oil change
Cabin air filter
Rear brake pads
It took a few hours of my time (first time, had to learn everything) and about $250 in parts. Would have cost me about $1000 at the dealership.
Oil change w/ filter
Differential oil change
Transmission oil change
Cabin air filter
Rear brake pads
It took a few hours of my time (first time, had to learn everything) and about $250 in parts. Would have cost me about $1000 at the dealership.
#23
In the last two weeks, I performed my own maintenance for the first time. I did the following:
Oil change w/ filter
Differential oil change
Transmission oil change
Cabin air filter
Rear brake pads
It took a few hours of my time (first time, had to learn everything) and about $250 in parts. Would have cost me about $1000 at the dealership.
Oil change w/ filter
Differential oil change
Transmission oil change
Cabin air filter
Rear brake pads
It took a few hours of my time (first time, had to learn everything) and about $250 in parts. Would have cost me about $1000 at the dealership.
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I think modding your car also kills that nasty "I'm bored with my car I should get a better one" bug. Whenever you feel like you're bored with your car and feel like visiting the stealership, go buy some mods instead! You'll fall in love with your car all over again. Especially if you install the mods yourself.
#27
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I'd say you overpaid; you could've just done an Infiniti OEM 60K Mile tune up for that price (atleast at my local dealership's rates--which are ridiculous, mind you)
but that's how I learned too, so just be prepped for next time and make sure you know your stuff about the parts & labor performed
but that's how I learned too, so just be prepped for next time and make sure you know your stuff about the parts & labor performed
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oh please. if you have been around long enough, you would have also heard this argument go back and forth a billion times. the fact of the matter is that I never read an FSM (including ours) that indicated you must grind the rotor down after every pad swap and thats why I stick to my side of the argument. I followed these principals for years, and I never had any major problems with my customers.
If you like to grind out your rotors after every pad change, be my guest. a lot of people do. I just wont make it my business to tell you "you have no clue what your talking about". as far as i am concerned, its just a matter of personal preference
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oh please. if you have been around long enough, you would have also heard this argument go back and forth a billion times. the fact of the matter is that I never read an FSM (including ours) that indicated you must grind the rotor down after every pad swap and thats why I stick to my side of the argument. I followed these principals for years, and I never had any major problems with my customers.
If you like to grind out your rotors after every pad change, be my guest. a lot of people do. I just wont make it my business to tell you "you have no clue what your talking about". as far as i am concerned, its just a matter of personal preference
If you like to grind out your rotors after every pad change, be my guest. a lot of people do. I just wont make it my business to tell you "you have no clue what your talking about". as far as i am concerned, its just a matter of personal preference