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Should I get my 30K car tuneup at the dealership? |
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Posts: 24026 (06/29/2009 4:58 PM) |
Or should I go elsewhere?
The Saturn dealership is going to charge me around $500, but I just called Dobbs, and it's going to be around $200 there. Is it really necessary to get it done at the dealership? 
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Posts: 1282 (06/29/2009 5:19 PM) |
nsyncluva00 wrote:no. All they're going to do (anywhere you're getting a tune-up, not just the dealership) is run a diagnostic, change plugs/wires/oil, and try to upsell you on a bunch of stuff you don't need. |
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Posts: 24027 (06/29/2009 5:23 PM) |
Thanks.
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Posts: 24028 (06/29/2009 5:29 PM) |
I wish I knew more about cars! I can't help but feel that I'm getting ripped off everywhere I go because I'm a woman, and because I'm so
clueless when it comes to this.
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Posts: 1284 (06/29/2009 7:02 PM) |
Then educate yourself! With the internet, you can find out how to fix just about anything and usually find a car forum for folks with the same car model that
can walk you through just about any repair. If anything, they can help you narrow down what your problem might be so you're not screwed over by a
repairshop.
I didn't know the first thing about cars until I went to the dealer for a $600 repair that I found out later was just bad sparkplugs. Since then, I've been the only person to work on my car. |
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