In the flat rate book, the 2.2 hr labor probably includes bleeding the brakes, so at least the $69.95 was double billed. Pretty normal policy, but not a great way to get repeat business. Al Brase Dumas Magee wrote: >How's this for a total screw job > >Shoes $176.40 >Wheel Clyinder (2) $89.95 each >Hardware $63.00 >Rear Brake Labor $187 ($85/hr) >Resurface $70 >Bleed System $69.95 >$20 Tax and $30 for shop supplies comes out to $677.82 after my big >"discount" > >It was Saturday night, Vanessa needed the car for work on Sunday and school >Monday >Man, do I feel stupid > >Parts from VW (full retail, no discount) Shoes $62 (comes with >hardware) > Cylinders $27 > Labor at dealer (Flynn VW) $227 > >Like I said, man do I feel stupid! > >Dale Ward >LiMBO Club House Keeper > > > |
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