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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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Accord 98 with almost 70k..... so my breaks started 2go the other day so i brought the car to a auto stop we go to .. just had them do an oil change and do an inspection on the whole car . this is what that told me.. i need to change my Thermostat at 845 $$ and misc hoses at a cost of 376$.. i was like WFT OMG... . the breaks and flush break fluid they said just for front would be 305. back breaks are fine .. .. so they gave me a total of over 1800 for everything .901 for parts and around 800 for labor. so i was like **** that ... but wut do u think do you think i need my hoses changed and shit ??
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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u just went to the wrong place and u getting rip and i would sugest try diff shop before anything and u will see the diff and for sure trust no one. i was getting charge $800 without labor heh for oxygen sensors and i end up getting it somewhere else both for around $300+ with labor.
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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gosh damn ... what shop is this? remind me never to go there.
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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OMG I had new racing clutch, flywheel, rear lower strut, Rotors resurfaced, new pads, short shift adapter, indiglos installed all for $400. I couldn't see paying that much for a thermostat, some hoses and specially flush your break fluids. Is it that hard to flush some damn fluids???
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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you getting screwed without the KY jelly my friend
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by decibel_dj
you getting screwed without the KY jelly my friend

:lmao:
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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yeah i am not bringing it to that place . talked it over with my parents... and we found out the break pads are under a warranty at carX ,so i just droped the car off all they are charging me for is labor ...
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