Posted by Rollie NE PA on April 27, 2011 at 12:52:50 from (72.79.185.27):
In Reply to: O/T - Shop Fee RANT posted by big fred on April 27, 2011 at 07:08:49:
He is the problem I see with some shops and dealerships. Be up front with the customer. Last week I was talking to a friend who was working for a GM dealership and he told me he got laid off because he was not putting enough add ons when a customer would come in for state inspection.
It happened to me also. Local inspection station failed my jeep for a fan belt that was worn. I bought a state inspection manual and found that a vehicle can't fail for a worn belt. Went to another station and it passed.
I am lucky in that I can repair my own vehicles with the exception of A/C or auto transmission (never had too).
With the shop rates as they are and the fact that the parts that are replaced are billed to you at list price, not what the shop actually paid for them, I can buy alot of tools and still be ahead.
I am able to buy my parts at the same price that a shop pays for them, so I am lucky there.
I am not being critical of all shops but there are sure alot of bad ones.
There is a wealth of info on the internet if you do your own vehicle repairs.
My daughter bought a used 2007 Ford Edge with a keyless entry and I needed the key code. Called the dealer where she bought it and asked about the code, bring it in and we will get it for you but it will cost $50.00
Got on the internet and found the code location within 5 min. It is located on the fuze panel cover. Almost got ripped off on that one.
I could go on and on. OK I am done with my rant now.
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