Originally posted by moosmom

... They came back saying ALL kinds of stuff needed done.
It cost her over $1,000!!
IF (or when) that happens to any of you...

This "usually" works...

1) Say "OMG! I had NO idea..."

2) Then say "I don't have that much with me today,
. . can you just do what I WANT done for now...

3) And then "Give me a Written Estimate - I'll call you
. . Tomorrow and make an appointment..."

Then RUN to a Reputable Dealer and get a "second opinion"!

NEVER authorize an expensive repair - no matter HOW badly they say
"You NEED it" - unless you have the UTMOST Faith in the shop!

And for what it's worth -
The Sleezebag Shops do that to us GUYS, too!

Example from a week ago...
Spotted an NAIL in the Fambly Limo front tyre...
Off to WallyMart - Hey Wally - FIXzit, pleases!

Wally Junior takes it apart...
"Sorrie - can't FIXzit - too close to the edge -
gotta *SELL* ya a New Tyre!"

OK - sez I...
It's YOUR tyre - less than a year old -
with Full Road Hazard Warranty -
NEW Trye (for FREE) is Fine by me!

Wally Junior's BOSS takes a lookie-see...
Suddenly it was "OK ta FIXzit"!
Got a FREE balance, too!

You *GURLz* aren't the Only Wuz to get ripped off!

/s/ Phred