I would guess, if I had to guess, that what you're really paying for is the massive liability policy they probably have to maintain in order to stay in business, not to mention normal corporate overhead and that kind of BS- not that I would expect that to make you feel any better about it. What the hell is 'shop supplies' all about? I hate that crap- you roll your costs into the price and don't burden the customer with it. They do that so that they can advertise a cheaper 'price' for the job itself and you find out about all the other added crap once they have you in there. It oughta be illegal. $70 bucks for resurfacing? $10 bucks a wheel down the street... I'm sorry you got jammed up with this, but thanks for the warning. Next time have her take a cab. Stories like this just prove the value of having a good relationship with 'your' mechanic, if you're one of those that uses one. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dumas Magee" <MrNegNRG@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 6:50 AM Subject: Meineke Brakes
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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