How much will I end up paying to replace the brake pads if the offer says $89.99...?
Same job will cost $189 at the Honda dealer.
2007-03-21 06:06:59 · 7 answers · asked by bobbo 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
hi, midas... wow....the offer is just a base price. for sure additional work or parts will be needed. whatever they will tell you, just make sure that it is really true. like the rotors are too thin and must be replaced with a new one. the rotors will have min thickness printed on it. have them measure it with you looking at the measuring device. whatever reading you get, minus 10thousanths of an inch and should equal or thicker than the printed min thickness. if equal then it is still useable. same goes with the drums diameter. then they will want to charge you for the shims and other things. so padlock your wallet. get an out the door price before getting the job. this is why i do my own car repairs.
2007-03-21 06:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by charlie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 89.99 is just a scam. I guarantee you, they will find something else wrong and it will cost you over $500 when they finish. You will probably need new brake rotors because your rotors are too thin to polish. They pull this on me all the time. Watch out for the scam artists.....
2007-03-21 13:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just for pads, should be $30 for parts and charge one hour labor, $80-$100, so if the $89 offer is for labor and parts that is a good deal.
2007-03-21 13:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by nottoday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends,do u need rotors cut? replaced.other parts...honda parts cost more for a reasion.they r better....Midas uses rebuilt pads
2007-03-21 13:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
last time I knew.........
the estimate was Cv joints bad.timing belt bad,engine rear seal leaking badly. total 1700 dollars
then I said ,wait a minute I only stop for a quick oil change,I am a mechanic my self!!!(just me being lazy)
they even call me to see under the car ,the huge amount of oil my car was leaking,
I only put my hand in the oil pan ,soak my hand in that oil, and tell them THIS IS REGULAR OIL and I only use SYNTHETIC Oil in this car.
2007-03-21 14:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
floridaman's got the answer. It's the old bait and switch routine.
All those chains pull that crap on you. They use the discount price to draw you in. Once your car is up on the lift, they lift your wallet.
2007-03-21 13:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the ad good!...89 dollars PER AXEL 4x89 = 356
2007-03-21 13:26:27 · answer #7 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋