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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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25. IMHO your car is fine

Tue Mar 1, 2016, 01:37 PM

Mar 2016

http://www.meineke.com/services/oil-change/

Oil changes - range from $25 - $50 depending on the location and degree of included services.

Batteries - they often have a mark/punchable date code on them. If the code says the battery is more than a couple years old or just hasn't been marked/punched some shops will try to sell you a new one.

Brake flush/fluid - If you aren't noticing anything about the pedal being very stiff or very mushy and the car stops normally, they're just making stuff up.

Oil leaks - As you said if the oil level is remaining normal to needing a quart every 6-12 weeks I wouldn't worry about it. Anyone who calls trans fluid "oil" is not to be trusted.

A dealer price on many services is likely inflated.

Find a mechanic you can trust. Sears reviews that say good things are probably indicating an okay place to deal with for regular maintenance. Chains like Sears and Meineke may have more turnover than a local independent. Get to know the owner/manager, become a regular and talk to other customers. Ask your neighbors where they go.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] CountAllVotes Mar 2016 OP

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