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dragonfly301

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28. I've had similar experience with my Toyota dealership

Tue Mar 1, 2016, 01:48 PM

Mar 2016

about 6 months ago they found something wrong during a routine oil change - which is covered for free because I bought the car there. Anyway - can't remember what is was but they declared a sense of urgency. I told them I needed to speak to my husband about it when he came home from a trip and would take my chances that the car would still work. We took the car in to our trusted mechanic - he fixed the problem for $68 instead of over $300. Recently went in for another oil change and again they tell me that I have the same problem and it needs to be fixed immediately! They were red faced when I explained quite loudly in front of a crowded waiting room that we had the problem fixed months ago with our trusted mechanic and that the dealership was full of crap.

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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