tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post137100888244863508..comments2024-03-27T03:28:56.209-04:00Comments on Ramblings on Romance Etcetera. Etcetera: $420.00 LaterKristie (J)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-69277749618496550272007-10-09T08:04:00.000-04:002007-10-09T08:04:00.000-04:00Ugh, seriously, I hate bringing my car to the deal...Ugh, seriously, I hate bringing my car to the dealer... even for a oil change :( Always cost soo much :( But seriously, it's better to know that your car is fine when you go on a long trip :P<BR/><BR/>By the way, when are you going to the states? around american Thanksgiving? better be early, cos it seems it was crazy this week-end at the border.nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-21415337745739321372007-10-06T07:46:00.000-04:002007-10-06T07:46:00.000-04:00Cindy: I did take it to the dealer. I thought the...Cindy: I did take it to the dealer. I thought the extended warranty was still in effect. It wasn't. Although they did do a major job on something and since the warranty just ended, she called the manufacturer and they honoured it. It was some kind of alignment job. A while back I hit a curb VERY HARD and shredded a tire. I also got the feeling something else went wonky and it was the alignment. So I got that fixed for free anyway.<BR/><BR/>Rosie: that's good to know - not that you paid that much, but that it was within what it can cost. I was way behind on the upkeep so if I just added all the things that needed to be done together, I suppose it would come to that much. And security and trust in your vehicle really is priceless isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Giselle: I really need to get working on my thoughts of a couple of Really Excellent Books. Maybe at work today if it isn't busy ;)Kristie (J)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-35794722426533394912007-10-06T06:16:00.000-04:002007-10-06T06:16:00.000-04:00"I didn't know really know pain until then." Too ..."I didn't know really know pain until then." Too funny but I'm sure it wasn't then!<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm, 320 more than you thought. I would not let them do steering fluid or other fluids again unless they told you it was 35 dollars for oil/filter and checking of fluids. Anything to do with fluids I get that done at an Jiffylube or something like that. And they will always try and get you to buy an airfilter.<BR/><BR/>Did you take it to the dealer? Never do that. I take my cars to <BR/>Speedy and they aren't allowed to do any work until they show me what is happening. They will walk you out to see the problems - and it's okay to nod and say 'uh huh' when they are explaining even if you aren't sure what you are looking at. Making them show you the repair means they have to show you something that doesn't look right - they showed me the rusted out muffler line (much more expensive than just a muffler).<BR/><BR/>Thing is, you know now that your car is at it's peak for a long drive. Safety first always so consider the money well spent. Like you, I don't have car payments so when I need to drop 500 bucks I don't get too upset about it.<BR/><BR/>CindyCindyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18349459903336460467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-84192686543899129982007-10-06T00:09:00.000-04:002007-10-06T00:09:00.000-04:00Kristie, we just had the 35K mile check on our car...Kristie, we just had the 35K mile check on our car. Our bill was about the same, but GG was satisfied with everything they did. I just feel better when everything is checked out.<BR/><BR/>Have fun on your trip!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868327419940314643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-89985284454394620992007-10-05T17:51:00.000-04:002007-10-05T17:51:00.000-04:00Hubby used to work as a sup for a truck shop and h...Hubby used to work as a sup for a truck shop and he was expected to recommend all sorts of repairs that weren't really needed. It sucks but I think most shops do this and I suspect it's even worse when the customer is a female. Sucks eggs. BTW, can't wait to see your thoughts on MTM I think I'm the only one who didn't luv it :(Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714304209968060379noreply@blogger.com