Went to get a rotation done on the GFs Corolla yesterday... shoulda been easy squeezy right? Well, until the inside of the tires were worn down to probably a good 10 sq inches of steel intertwine it was. Brand new sneaks 350. Brakes need all done... 600... Wheel Hub assy needs replaced.... 450... I think all the parts on RockAuto cost about 150.

At least on the bright side, I wasn't beating grandma over the head with a chihuahua. And we have a GoodYear card now so after we pay hers off... New rims and tires for me!

 

So why did you take it to a shop for a rotation? That's like an hour long thing if you eat lunch in the middle. And $600 for brakes? For what? I can get new calipers, rotors, and pads for that much.

 

Shops over charge so much these days

All that work could of been done for way cheaper

 

Goodyear garages all seem to have disappeared in this area
They were known for quoting work that wasn't needed and the illusion of a $49 brake job
My brother inlaw took a car there for an oil change that he had just bought
When he went back to get his car they had a laundry list of repairs including brake ,shocks and other stuff
He went back to the guy that sold him the car just a week prior and said WTF , I bought the car certified (safety inspection)
Seller told him to take it to any other shop for a safety inspection and he would pay for any repairs required to pass the safety
He took it to another shop and it passed inspection without any repairs required

 

a lot of shops do that these days tho.

 

That doesn't make it right !!
I don't like dealing with the big chain shops for anything
Somebody has to pay for their big overhead , it wont be me

When the trade slows down after Christmas those guys remain busy because they will finance repairs for people that are struggling

 

I agree this is why most of the work I do my self. The only time my trucks walk into a shop is when they need an yearly inspection.

 

I offered to buy the parts and do it myself but her Dad picked up the tab, 900--. Looks like I'm not saving any money.