Everytime I visit the dealer for an oil change, they say I'm due for something? Are they ripping me off?
So I changed mechanics last year… I drive a honda civic and I always take the car in for a oil change when it's due… However, every time I go there's always something to be done on the car… I have wound up paying hundreds of dollars the last three times I've taken the car in for an oil change, today the lady said she wanted to look at my mileag… Without looking at the computer she immediately said I was due for some things and gave an estimate of $200 for the job, this is ridiculous… I'm seriously considering switching mechanics… Pepboys or something like that, what do you guys think?
Ask them to show you what is wrong in most states they have to show you by law. Then look it up to see if it is truly a problem
They make nothing on an oil change so expect upselling. They prey on your nonknowledge of your car to cave and buy something -anything. You need air filters once in 30000 miles but they will try to sell one every time. Cabin air also. You need to change that too but not every time. It is tough to gage without checking yourself.
Most car makers have an overly protective maintenance schedule, so people who drive the car in the worst possible conditions will be happy. Bad conditions like dust, heat, bad roads, poor gasoline, stuff like that can hurt even a new car, so the car makers compensate by making the maintenance schedule to cover those extremes. SO, if you are NOT in an extreme location, some of those scheduled service items can be skipped. But, the dealer is just doing what the car maker recommends. Things like brake fluid changes or draining the transmission aren't necessary unless you drive in the desert.
I only get oil changes at oil changing shops. If they can point out a problem and show evidence that I need to do something I get a price and if its sounds good I have it done or shop around.
You should look at your owners manual and see the service hey suggest. I really stretch out things like radiator flushes and transmission oil changes and have never had a problem with either.
It IS important on hondas to have the timing belt changed as recommended.
I think you keep the oil changed, watch the coolant level and drive. The money you spend on recommended services can be used to pay for something that actually breaks.
Yes I think you should change the dealer or garage, they are touting for extra business. Have you someone in the family who could do your next oil change? Mobile mechanics are usually good also.
Your owners manual will tell you when you are due for maintenance.
They always look for things that will need doing in the near future and offer to do it there and then, so they are probably being fairly honest however ask them to show you why that part needs changing and see for yourself. If they know their stuff they will be able to explain to you thoroughly why parts need changing.
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