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Aug 16, 2022
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EEcougar
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Yeah, making easy money is the worst.
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Note to anyone involved in the automotive repair business:
Corn Pop
8/16/22 12:39pm
They probably hope you do it yourself. They are understaffed and have no
kotacoug
8/16/22 12:42pm
Yeah, making easy money is the worst.
EEcougar
8/16/22 12:44pm
Every local auto shop seems to be booked a couple weeks out.
Florwood
8/16/22 1:08pm
I’m going to roll my eyes at this. All shops know that someone can get a part
BPintheCouv
8/16/22 12:52pm
You completely missed the point.
Corn Pop
8/16/22 12:55pm
Nope, got your point but don’t ask for a quote if you know it might be high
BPintheCouv
8/16/22 12:59pm
Still missing the point. This is an extremely simple job with an extremely
Corn Pop
8/16/22 1:06pm
Then do it yourself and stop complaining about the quote.
BPintheCouv
8/16/22 4:02pm
You came back 3 hours later just to post that? LOL.
Corn Pop
8/16/22 4:28pm
I wouldn’t have posted an eye rolling post in the first place.
BPintheCouv
8/16/22 4:35pm
Sure you would. Look at all your replies.
Corn Pop
8/16/22 5:19pm
Keep going on finding a good mechanic that will meet your needs and price point.
BPintheCouv
8/16/22 5:41pm
You know what's not cheap? A new cylinder head when you crack the oil pressure sensor boss from overtightening it.
supertux
8/16/22 12:55pm
The 'book' is usually pretty accurate. Sometimes they're wrong one way or another, but usually they're close.
John Doe
8/16/22 1:30pm
I find this post amusing
kapcreations
8/16/22 3:43pm
That's funny, cause your post is very amusing and shows you have no idea what
Corn Pop
8/16/22 3:47pm
Make, model, engine, year?
John Doe
8/16/22 4:12pm
Honda, Odyssey, 3.5 L J35Z8 V6, 2011
Corn Pop
8/16/22 5:17pm
Hmm. That part lists for $306 from the dealer. Yes there are cheaper parts out there, but they can't/won't sell them
John Doe
8/16/22 6:27pm
So a 1,000% markup on the part. Nice. The dealer might be just doing what they
Corn Pop
8/16/22 6:58pm
I don't know how they run their business, but the odds of Honda selling the part to their dealer for $30 are quite low.
John Doe
8/16/22 9:54pm
I didn't say Honda was selling it to the dealer for $30. I said it's a $30 part.
Corn Pop
8/17/22 4:25am
So strange that you choose to be angry at the dealer for doing what the manufacturer is dictating to them.
John Doe
8/17/22 7:00am
So strange you choose to be angry at me when all I've done is reasonably explain
Corn Pop
8/17/22 7:28am
Buy the $30 part and DIY
kapcreations
8/17/22 1:44pm
I will be, and I'll even install an OEM part. For $35. The only guys melting
Corn Pop
8/17/22 1:51pm
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