How big of a ride did the dealer take my wife on.

wdym?

 

This is my favorite current rip off/scam
Tacoma takes 6QT (Really 5+1ish) so the coupon is for 5QTs....Plus Tax/Disposal Fee..
If you sell oil you have to take it for free for disposal...SO I guess it's a disposal fee for the filter?
anywho the $40 oil change has a $13 disposal fee plus $14 for the extra quart AND then tax...So the $40 oil change is like $93 out the door....
For $24 in oil and a $5 filter (Bulk)...
DIY FTW

 

Lots of mid sized trucks are cheaper to drive then a Tacoma.

I went in for a "vin verification " today, on my old sport (stupid dmv), and I cracked a joke about all the Toyota mechanics standing around sipping coffee. The service rep laughed and gave my truck a free oil change. Right then and there. Took 10 minutes. Got to love small city/big town America...

 

and then charged you an environmental/disposal fee

 

Its not that bad. People on here always bad mouthing a dealer. Mines pretty decent. If you go there are you paying more, probly. But you didnt have to do shit, you got an oil change, 2 filters changed that probly cost more than wed realize and they cleaned your ac coils which I never heard but hey..

 

I really don't think she over paid that much anyway.

 

Criminals! The last day my truck ever sees the dealer is the last day of the warranty or after the free oil exchanges are over.

 

Flushed brake fluid every two years?! What service schedule are you on?

 

Definitely flush brake fluid every couple of years as it's hygroscopic (absorbs moisture). If you don't your caliper pistons and bleeder screws will rust and seize over time. If you're lazy just change the fluid in the master cylinder with a turkey baster and add fresh. Most of the fluid is in the master anyway.

 

Just had my oil change, filter and checked brakes at my mom and pop garage and the total was a big 162.32 CAD if I would of gone to the dealer it would of been at least 50.00 more just guessing.

 

But the dealer has to pay their bills, salary and benefits/ property rent .

 

I go by manufacturers recommended service schedule. Not Google. So was wondering what manufacturer has that frequent of cycles? < 3 year life cycle or 75 km for brake fluid?

 

Subaru for one.

 

The big Toyota dealer here had a snack bar with lots of free bottled water and coffee and real good chocolate chip cookies. They even got a pretty girl that makes hot sandwiches too.

Sure they charge a little more, actually a lot more than others but for effeminate men that can’t do simple maintenance it’s a godsend. Sure they up sell services and products but aren’t you worth it? Is this a great country or what?

 

Sir, You back again for a "Gas Cap fitting Check"
Um...
This is your 5th one this week....
I'm suspicious you're just coming here for lunch...

 

I love the freebies

 

"Double Bubble."

Man, I ain't heard that term since that movie came out...late 70s I'm guessing without googling it.

"It's mostly maui wow-ee but it's got a bit of Lavender.

 

It's a risk sending someone else ( or having someone else) do a task for you. It looks that your saved time cost you some money. Apologize to the Wife, she probably thought she was doing you more of a favor. It's not her fault.