So I went to get my brakes done at an independent mechanic and the man was nice (with the occasional glancing at my chest) but he charged me $95 for parts and labor for the 2 front brakes..IS THAT A DECENT AMOUNT??
Then with an oil change that I knew I desperately needed, a full inspection on my car (and actually taking the time to show me the damages) and a tightening of my Serpentine Belt (that my dad was so kind to replace but apparently didn't tighten well since my car kept making a horrible and embarrassing screeching sound every time I turned it on..LOL...Also, guy friends at random times would say; oh your belts just need lubricating and/or tightening) the mechanic charges me in total $125.00 (with the $95 included)...IS THIS A DECENT AMOUNT??
I am a girl and well we all know that girls are oblivious to these things and get taken advantage...So I ask what would be the norm in price for servicing the car...I mean it was obvious the man was a bit of a pervert but not to the point of creeping me out...He said he usually charges $150-160 for front brakes alone...He said a good deal for me so that I may bring him more clientele...I stayed since I so desperately needed my breaks fixed (they were to the point of grinding the rotors)..
Before going to him I had gone to Brake Masters since I fell for the whole coupon thing of $56.00 on a brake change in which then I got suckered into $240 dollars (the first time I went to brake masters) since at that time my breaks "actually warped my rotors and they too needed replacement"....Then after that 1 x repalcement and fee of $240.00 the brakes would be free and then all I would pay is labor....Though this time mind you that I went in again (3rd time, the 2nd time I was charged just $70 with a little shaving off the rotors) thinking not too much damage just your squeeking noise but then 'Brake Masters' said I need to change both breaks and rotors again for $198 + tax...This sounded absurd to me so I decided not to do them there....That is when I went to this independent mechanic and then he charged me $95 just brakes alone...Told me just 1 rotor was slightly scraped (in which he showed me) but said it would be fine and no need for replacement....IS THAT TRUE??
So all in all.... DID I GET RIPPED OFF?? Please help and I appreciate anyone who took the time to read and/or respond...LOL...
Have a lovely week...
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