Date:         Thu, 9 Feb 2006 07:48:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Meineke Brakes
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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