Car dealerships must think women are stupid

The brake-pads claim was definitely in the wrong.

The air-filter cost covers $40 for the part plus labour but $60 for that seems very steep. I don't know typical hourly labour charges where you are, or if they use a minimum-order charge, though.

I can't judge the "splash-guard" cost as I don't know if that's what I and the garages round here would call a "wing" or if it's something else, but was what you found on-line from the manufacturer or some cut-price "pattern" copy?

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Years ago a friend reached a stage in her career where she could afford a new car, if she didn't go mad.

She plumped for a basic Vauxhall - I forget the model but it was the so-called "entry level". It was also when a radio or a cassette-player was an optional-extra on the cheaper cars.

She recounted to me the conversation went something like this:

Her: "I'd like a cassette-player instead, please".

Dealer (male): "Sorry ma'am. It's not in the list of approved accessories for this model".

Her: "Well, I'd prefer the cassette-player".

This went on for a bit until the dealer sensed he was about to lose the sale.

Amazingly, all of a sudden, it was perfectly possible to fit this "non-approved" accessory in the cubby-hole designed to accommodate either radio or tape-player.

We should go to the dealership together
I’ll bring my masculinity
You bring your superior knowledge of how cars work

Dealerships rip you off, period. I’m glad I’m a mechanic 😎

yeah they are terrible

Dealerships are the worst place to get any work done besides warranty

I would consider them criminals by the time they said you needed $400 brake pads when your brakes weren't even bad and report them to the police as well as the better business bureau

Good for you! Brake pads are about $60 a set. You can change them in an hour if you have the tools. Dealerships just suck the life out of you.

Ggotta watch out😟

did you het helium in the tyres?.

I'd keep this in mind on those brakes. Yes, 7mm doesn't indicate it is time for new pads, but 3mm from now it will and depending on how you drive, 3mm can wear off before you know it.

They think everyone are idiots. I never go there, only to my mechanic. Not even for an oil change.

It's ridiculous what car dealerships charge people for simple repairs.

The cost to replace the rear brake pads isn’t too bad..
however, in my experience, front pads wear sooner..
Anyway, the filter and splash guard cost quotes they gave, are definitely robbery

No idea what your car is. I've had to replace rotors and calipers because I didn't do pads in time. The squeakers are there to let you know when it's time

They have been doing that forever, it’s a complete scam and total bullshit. Good thing you didn’t fall for anything.