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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jan 28, 2013 17:28:09 GMT -5
Had to take my car, whch I've only had for about two months to the mechanic today because the breaks pretty much told me to f*** off by not stopping and almost causing me to get into an accident.
I found out that the breaks will cost me about $450 because the padding is all gone on the left side and are leaking fluid. Additionally the motor for my windshield is burned out which could cost anywhere from $150 to $350. I am a very, very sad panda right now.
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Post by britishbulldog on Jan 28, 2013 23:02:59 GMT -5
As a mechanic let me say that if you have taken it to a shop like Midas, Firestone, Petboys or the like be very cautious. Make sure they can show and prove why you need what they are selling. I work for a dealer and cannot tell you how many times I've given a second opinion and beat their prices by hundreds of dollars due to them selling things you don't need. Most mechanics I believe are honest, but those franchise shops train to oversell by a mile. If you have any questions let me know.
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Post by Danimal on Jan 29, 2013 3:00:17 GMT -5
As a mechanic let me say that if you have taken it to a shop like Midas, Firestone, Petboys or the like be very cautious. Make sure they can show and prove why you need what they are selling. I work for a dealer and cannot tell you how many times I've given a second opinion and beat their prices by hundreds of dollars due to them selling things you don't need. Most mechanics I believe are honest, but those franchise shops train to oversell by a mile. If you have any questions let me know. My wife quit going to Firestone despite the coupons giving us cheap oil changes because the whole idea is to get you in and do other work on the car. Rather spend a little more and get out faster without a hassle at Insta-Lube |
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Jan 29, 2013 9:12:34 GMT -5
What type of windshield needs a motor ?
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jan 29, 2013 9:43:03 GMT -5
As a mechanic let me say that if you have taken it to a shop like Midas, Firestone, Petboys or the like be very cautious. Make sure they can show and prove why you need what they are selling. I work for a dealer and cannot tell you how many times I've given a second opinion and beat their prices by hundreds of dollars due to them selling things you don't need. Most mechanics I believe are honest, but those franchise shops train to oversell by a mile. If you have any questions let me know. Thanks for the tip, but yeah I definitely didn't bring it to a place like Midas. I brought it to a local mechanic who I've heard nothing but good things about. My breaks just happen to suck  |
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jan 29, 2013 9:44:00 GMT -5
What type of windshield needs a motor ? *windshield wiper. |
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