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CountAllVotes

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7. Yes that was it! Fixed RIGHT NOW!
Tue Mar 1, 2016, 12:32 PM
Mar 2016

It scared me I'll admit! That is why I took it to Sears knowing the battery is basically new. I was told by the dealer it was my fault as I don't drive enough. I told them I can't drive much anymore as I have MS and it is not a great idea (frankly I believe my days driving still are numbered but I'll get on that subject at another time ...).

The whole thing would have cost me probably $1,000.00+ had I done what they wanted me to do.

I was shocked to find a survey monkey thing in my email box re: my visit for the $31.95 oil change, etc. I wrote what I have stated here. When done with the survey, I noted there was another page to click to at the end and ... a load of coupons for ... a new battery, a discount on parts/labor, etc.

Sickening isn't it? I'm guessing they saw the back seat filled with canes and my handicap parking placard and decided to try to get me to believe them.

Anyway, no, I won't be going back.

As for Yelp, they rate Sears here quite good, the dealership is a hell.

Enough said I suppose.

Thanks again friends!

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i would trust the second Viva_La_Revolution Mar 2016 #1
I've owned Hondas since 1985 CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #5
Transmission fluid is red. Basic LA Mar 2016 #9
The car is leaking nothing CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #11
To check mercuryblues Mar 2016 #20
Flushing out brake fluid is very common Travis_0004 Mar 2016 #17
Dealers need to make money. I knew someone who worked for a dealer who said it is a djean111 Mar 2016 #2
Yes that was it! Fixed RIGHT NOW! CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #7
There is no Advanced Auto here CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #8
I'd trust Sears over the first shop. CrispyQ Mar 2016 #3
you need to find a mechanic that someone you know trusts tk2kewl Mar 2016 #4
This very much w0nderer Mar 2016 #40
Ah, the flushing scam HassleCat Mar 2016 #6
Flushing the brakes CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #10
Scam NV Whino Mar 2016 #12
As for the brake fluid HappyinLA Mar 2016 #13
Most older cars leak a little oil. 2pooped2pop Mar 2016 #14
You are fine rjsquirrel Mar 2016 #15
I've done all of the above CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #19
You are rjsquirrel Mar 2016 #21
I had an accident awhile ago CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #23
Make a report to the BBB. safeinOhio Mar 2016 #16
You're better off reviewing them on Yelp rjsquirrel Mar 2016 #18
rjsquirrel great idea w0nderer Mar 2016 #41
Good idea! CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #26
Flushing the brake lines not a bad idea, but $125 is WAY too much. HooptieWagon Mar 2016 #22
If you know how to check the oil level . . . R. P. McMurphy Mar 2016 #24
Thanks for the ideas CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #29
put a piece of cardboard under your car and see if there are any drips the next morning rurallib Mar 2016 #34
I have 3 cats CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #35
IMHO your car is fine discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2016 #25
When the old battery died CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #33
Dealerships are absolute ripsoffs. NEVER trust a dealership. Find a good independent mechanic(s) RKP5637 Mar 2016 #27
Thanks for telling me about ASE CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #38
You're very welcome! RKP5637 Mar 2016 #39
I've had similar experience with my Toyota dealership dragonfly301 Mar 2016 #28
As someone has mentioned upthread... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2016 #31
Well good for you! CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #32
Don't know where you live, but I have never paid more the $25 for an oil change. Also... jg10003 Mar 2016 #30
they get away with it is why CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #36
It's all good advice above. The important things are, stay away from that Honda dealer, rusty quoin Mar 2016 #37
Check YELP and BBB for a mechanic near you left-of-center2012 Mar 2016 #42
Thanks! CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #43
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