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Posted by RodInNS on March 17, 2007 at 13:36:49 from (142.177.84.132):
In Reply to: Darned Dishonest auto service centers posted by Dave from MN on March 17, 2007 at 13:13:12:
I'm not sure that's really out of line... I follow your point about her not having the money, and needing a bit of a break, but most shops aren't in the position of being able to cut too many breaks to anyone.
Those part prices aren't out of line, either for the retail prices she got, or the wholesale you got. Drums are most often replaced because it's cheaper to replace most than cut them today, and you've got new performance with new drums.... IF once wheel cylinder is failing without any apperant reason to explain it other than age/fatigue, then the other isn't far behind... so it's really cheaper to throw it on there than do it in 2 weeks time when it goes. The fluid flush.... Dunno. I guess I'll give you that one, but mabey they got their reasons. If they've got to stand behind their work, with unknown customers, they're further ahead to do it right the first time than chance it.... Rod
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