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06-15-2023, 08:16 AM
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Prices the auto shop quoted me for all the work they "recommended" yesterday...
Made a topic yesterday asking for mechanic advice because the shop I took it to for new tires and an oil change "recommended" a TON of work be done. Got the quotes for everything when I picked up the car. Car is a 2004 Toyota Matrix. I didn't have any of this done.
Thoughts? Lol
Thoughts? Lol
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Originally Posted By FinBra⏩
Funniest part is the price for the air filter changes. AND the tech wrote that the cabin air filter "is not easily accessible", which is hilarious, because it's super easy to access and replace. You take out ONE screw in the glove box and there it is.'Lol' about captures my thoughts.
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205kHow many miles on your ride?
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All of that work requires minimal tools and experience. You can do everything other than the shocks/springs/brakes yourself today. Springs and brakes need some specialized tools, but they aren't expensive, and you may be able to rent them from AutoZone.
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06-15-2023, 08:45 AM
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Alot of that is pretty simple superficial stuff you could take a day and knock out. Cabin filters and headlight restoration and what not.
Idk I wouldn't really do chit either, that car must be nearing the end of its life cycle, but if it's not and you want to make it a 400k car, then you might want to start doing some of that maintenance they recommend.
I'm sure at 205k and still on your original suspension.. Yeah I'm sure your suspension is probably shot, your probably used to it by now but I imagine your ride quality is ass.
Idk I wouldn't really do chit either, that car must be nearing the end of its life cycle, but if it's not and you want to make it a 400k car, then you might want to start doing some of that maintenance they recommend.
I'm sure at 205k and still on your original suspension.. Yeah I'm sure your suspension is probably shot, your probably used to it by now but I imagine your ride quality is ass.
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Kills me they charge $50 for an air filter you can buy for $10 and replace yourself in thirty seconds.
How is an engine oil pan gasket $600?
How is an engine oil pan gasket $600?
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They were trying to rip you off, man. All that chit added up is worth more than your car lol.
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Originally Posted By freeburn⏩
I want the car to go as far as possible. Really don't want to have to buy a new OR used car anytime soon with the market how it is.Alot of that is pretty simple superficial stuff you could take a day and knock out. Cabin filters and headlight restoration and what not.
Idk I wouldn't really do chit either, that car must be nearing the end of its life cycle, but if it's not and you want to make it a 400k car, then you might want to start doing some of that maintenance they recommend.
I'm sure at 205k and still on your original suspension.. Yeah I'm sure your suspension is probably shot, your probably used to it by now but I imagine your ride quality is ass.
Idk I wouldn't really do chit either, that car must be nearing the end of its life cycle, but if it's not and you want to make it a 400k car, then you might want to start doing some of that maintenance they recommend.
I'm sure at 205k and still on your original suspension.. Yeah I'm sure your suspension is probably shot, your probably used to it by now but I imagine your ride quality is ass.
Next oil change (4-5k miles) I'm gonna take it to a different shop/mechanic and ask for a tune-up, and ask about some of this stuff as well. I had a trustworthy mechanic before I moved 30 minutes down the road and he never mentioned any of this stuff. And another mechanic after him didn't mention this stuff either. So that makes me think that this shop was trying to milk my wallet.
The ride is rough-ish, but I am used to it. I really don't car if the ride is rough as long as it's not going to cause the car to break down.
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Fuk a shop and dealerships.
Got quoted $7k to fix my truck that I bought "wrecked" in 2020. Last guy rear ended another truck, front bumper was pushed down (needed 2 new mounts, no frame damage) and the grill was cracked, need 1 headlight and the thin front trim piece that goes above the bumper. Bought all the parts and fixed myself with a sledgehammer & ratchets...took about 4 hours for $1700. Looks like new.
Got quoted $7k to fix my truck that I bought "wrecked" in 2020. Last guy rear ended another truck, front bumper was pushed down (needed 2 new mounts, no frame damage) and the grill was cracked, need 1 headlight and the thin front trim piece that goes above the bumper. Bought all the parts and fixed myself with a sledgehammer & ratchets...took about 4 hours for $1700. Looks like new.
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Originally Posted By WoofieNugget⏩
maybe labor? Book says my oil pan gasket is 11 hours, but you have to lower the subframe.Kills me they charge $50 for an air filter you can buy for $10 and replace yourself in thirty seconds.
How is an engine oil pan gasket $600?
How is an engine oil pan gasket $600?
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oil change 50 isn't bad. i mean full synthetic is surprisingly expensive.
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LOL.
Cabin & Air Filter filters cost like $15 each, and easier to replace than getting gas, but charging over $100 for both. Dafuq is "Battery Service"?
Run away from that place. Charging more fer services than the car is worth.
Cabin & Air Filter filters cost like $15 each, and easier to replace than getting gas, but charging over $100 for both. Dafuq is "Battery Service"?
Run away from that place. Charging more fer services than the car is worth.
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06-15-2023, 09:57 AM
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If these prices include labour AND parts then I think they're good, tbh. Obviously if you can do them yourself then that's cheaper.
I guess the only critical thing is the tensioner, unless they're recommending it based on service schedule?
I guess the only critical thing is the tensioner, unless they're recommending it based on service schedule?
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Items 6-11 & 13 need to be performed; otherwise your vehicle not only is going to run horribly(if at all) but you'll be a hazard to yourself & everyone else on the road
The realitea is you bought a 200K mileage vehicle that has had effectively zero prior maintenance service(s) performed; it's a piece of junk & probably full of sludge because people are stupid and think you should go 5K+ miles between oil changes
Every vehicle's owners manual clearly states the minimum time-frames to have all of those services performed but no one ever even opens it
Lol'd hard @ 200K timing chain/tensioner(s); good night sweet prince
Edit: Get those end links replaced too if you enjoy being able to steer your vehicle
The realitea is you bought a 200K mileage vehicle that has had effectively zero prior maintenance service(s) performed; it's a piece of junk & probably full of sludge because people are stupid and think you should go 5K+ miles between oil changes
Every vehicle's owners manual clearly states the minimum time-frames to have all of those services performed but no one ever even opens it
Lol'd hard @ 200K timing chain/tensioner(s); good night sweet prince
Edit: Get those end links replaced too if you enjoy being able to steer your vehicle
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Originally Posted By blissful88⏩
Tech said:Items 6-11 & 13 need to be performed; otherwise your vehicle not only is going to run horribly(if at all) but you'll be a hazard to yourself & everyone else on the road
The realitea is you bought a 200K mileage vehicle that has had effectively zero prior maintenance service(s) performed; it's a piece of junk & probably full of sludge because people are stupid and think you should go 5K+ miles between oil changes
Every vehicle's owners manual clearly states the minimum time-frames to have all of those services performed but no one ever even opens it
Lol'd hard @ 200K timing chain/tensioner(s); good night sweet prince
Edit: Get those end links replaced too if you enjoy being able to steer your vehicle
The realitea is you bought a 200K mileage vehicle that has had effectively zero prior maintenance service(s) performed; it's a piece of junk & probably full of sludge because people are stupid and think you should go 5K+ miles between oil changes
Every vehicle's owners manual clearly states the minimum time-frames to have all of those services performed but no one ever even opens it
Lol'd hard @ 200K timing chain/tensioner(s); good night sweet prince
Edit: Get those end links replaced too if you enjoy being able to steer your vehicle
"Picture #1 shows timing chain ternsioner gasket leaking. Picture #2 shows engine oil pan gasket leaking oil. Recommend replacing timing chain tensioner w/gasket, valve cover gasket needed for repair. Also, recommend replacing engine oil pan gasket."
"Front sway bar end link boots torn/leaking grease, driver's side has some play. Recommend both front sway bar end links."
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Originally Posted By WoofieNugget⏩
this blows my mind.Kills me they charge $50 for an air filter you can buy for $10 and replace yourself in thirty seconds.
How is an engine oil pan gasket $600?
How is an engine oil pan gasket $600?
I replaced the tranny pan gasket on my 02 a month back.
gasket and filter were like $30.
it did take me a few hrs, but only because there were like 15 bolts holding the pan on and the filter in there broke while i was trying to get it out.
they wanted 700 to do my buddies brakes. rotors and pads.
i told him to buy the parts and bring it over.
took me a few hrs on the stone driveway. fuking with the magnet parking brake slowed me down a bit.
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I understand hating on shops that recommend extra BS but I've worked around cars my whole life it was my first job in HS was in a mom and pop shop.
I'll give em credit they provided proof that they're not lying about the work recommended, those end links are toast and you can replace them yourself fairly easily.
The timing chain repair I would at least consider if it was me.
Shocked a fog light goes for 350 bucks that must be an OEM price but thats wild if thats an aftermarket price
I'll give em credit they provided proof that they're not lying about the work recommended, those end links are toast and you can replace them yourself fairly easily.
The timing chain repair I would at least consider if it was me.
Shocked a fog light goes for 350 bucks that must be an OEM price but thats wild if thats an aftermarket price
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Originally Posted By Jhalf⏩
holy chit.maybe labor? Book says my oil pan gasket is 11 hours, but you have to lower the subframe.
what fuktard designed that?
some of these cars have the stupidest configurations that make normally simple tasks a punch in the dik.
brb need to take the tire off to access the panel in the fender wall to replace the headlight bulb.
fuk me i'll never own a car like that.
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Originally Posted By blissful88⏩
A lot of newer Toyotas and Hondas only require an oil change in 10k intervals. (Super Ded fkn Srs)Items 6-11 & 13 need to be performed; otherwise your vehicle not only is going to run horribly(if at all) but you'll be a hazard to yourself & everyone else on the road
The realitea is you bought a 200K mileage vehicle that has had effectively zero prior maintenance service(s) performed; it's a piece of junk & probably full of sludge because people are stupid and think you should go 5K+ miles between oil changes
Every vehicle's owners manual clearly states the minimum time-frames to have all of those services performed but no one ever even opens it
Lol'd hard @ 200K timing chain/tensioner(s); good night sweet prince
Edit: Get those end links replaced too if you enjoy being able to steer your vehicle
The realitea is you bought a 200K mileage vehicle that has had effectively zero prior maintenance service(s) performed; it's a piece of junk & probably full of sludge because people are stupid and think you should go 5K+ miles between oil changes
Every vehicle's owners manual clearly states the minimum time-frames to have all of those services performed but no one ever even opens it
Lol'd hard @ 200K timing chain/tensioner(s); good night sweet prince
Edit: Get those end links replaced too if you enjoy being able to steer your vehicle
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LMFAO your shocks and struts are probably perfectly fine. They tried to get you on everything FFS. Glad I have a tiny local shop that knows me by name and never tries to get me to do anything besides what I asked for SRS. Just got my AC fixed for a great price and they even ziptied some sht in my bumper that 2 obliterated raccoons knocked loose heh
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The quotes are valid but if it was my car Iโd let it leak, oil is cheap and there is a limit to how much the pan gasket would leak, it wonโt be catastrophic like ignoring the chain tensioner (and guides), ask me how I know lol
I do all my own work though and currently own a BMW so I basically have rock auto deliveryโs monthly
I do all my own work though and currently own a BMW so I basically have rock auto deliveryโs monthly
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Originally Posted By DesiredUser****⏩
Here are the pics they took:LMFAO your shocks and struts are probably perfectly fine. They tried to get you on everything FFS. Glad I have a tiny local shop that knows me by name and never tries to get me to do anything besides what I asked for SRS. Just got my AC fixed for a great price and they even ziptied some sht in my bumper that 2 obliterated raccoons knocked loose heh
Front:
Rear:
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Originally Posted By LiveLaughLoath⏩
You weren't lied to, those parts are toastTech said:
"Picture #1 shows timing chain ternsioner gasket leaking. Picture #2 shows engine oil pan gasket leaking oil. Recommend replacing timing chain tensioner w/gasket, valve cover gasket needed for repair. Also, recommend replacing engine oil pan gasket."
"Front sway bar end link boots torn/leaking grease, driver's side has some play. Recommend both front sway bar end links."
"Picture #1 shows timing chain ternsioner gasket leaking. Picture #2 shows engine oil pan gasket leaking oil. Recommend replacing timing chain tensioner w/gasket, valve cover gasket needed for repair. Also, recommend replacing engine oil pan gasket."
"Front sway bar end link boots torn/leaking grease, driver's side has some play. Recommend both front sway bar end links."
Your chit is leaking harder than your ex gf in Chad's bedroom
Originally Posted By NitrogenWidget⏩
The evaporator sensor that sits in a modern HVAC box under your dash calls for 10-13 hours of labor, you effectively have to remove the entire dash & front interiorholy chit.
what fuktard designed that?
some of these cars have the stupidest configurations that make normally simple tasks a punch in the dik.
brb need to take the tire off to access the panel in the fender wall to replace the headlight bulb.
fuk me i'll never own a car like that.
what fuktard designed that?
some of these cars have the stupidest configurations that make normally simple tasks a punch in the dik.
brb need to take the tire off to access the panel in the fender wall to replace the headlight bulb.
fuk me i'll never own a car like that.
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Originally Posted By gmenfan40⏩
Idc what they say, I've torn apart probably 300 engines & the ones that went 5K+ were always full of sludgeA lot of newer Toyotas and Hondas only require an oil change in 10k intervals. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
I pulled a valve cover off a 2019 truck that was getting changed every 7500 & it was so sludge'd already that the rockers had started to seize
Originally Posted By LiveLaughLoath⏩
Those are struts & they're all shotHere are the pics they took:
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
It's fine if the boots are torn or missing but it eventually causes them to start leaking
A lot of what you've shown I can instantly tell is original to the vehicle; someone drove it into the ground
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Originally Posted By blissful88⏩
How much to fix?You weren't lied to, those parts are toast
Your chit is leaking harder than your ex gf in Chad's bedroom
The condenser sensor that sits in a modern HVAC box under your dash calls for 10-13 hours of labor, you effectively have to remove the entire dash & front interior
Engineers are the smartest dumb people you'll ever meet
Idc what they say, I've torn apart probably 300 engines & the ones that went 5K+ were always full of sludge
I pulled a valve cover off a 2019 truck that was getting changed every 7500 & it was so sludge'd already that the rockers had started to seize
Those are struts & they're all shot
It's fine if the boots are torn or missing but it eventually causes them to start leaking
A lot of what you've shown I can instantly tell is original to the vehicle; someone drove it into the ground
Your chit is leaking harder than your ex gf in Chad's bedroom
The condenser sensor that sits in a modern HVAC box under your dash calls for 10-13 hours of labor, you effectively have to remove the entire dash & front interior
Engineers are the smartest dumb people you'll ever meet
Idc what they say, I've torn apart probably 300 engines & the ones that went 5K+ were always full of sludge
I pulled a valve cover off a 2019 truck that was getting changed every 7500 & it was so sludge'd already that the rockers had started to seize
Those are struts & they're all shot
It's fine if the boots are torn or missing but it eventually causes them to start leaking
A lot of what you've shown I can instantly tell is original to the vehicle; someone drove it into the ground
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