CAR RANT Does a pair of tits obligate car repairman to try and soak the customer?
I went into my brake store to get my pads replaced. I have the lifetime warranty where I only have to pay for service (which is 78 bucks...but still...)
Last time I got my brakes replaced was last December same day as the sgla gift exchange.
I went in today and they gave the free initial inspection.
They tell me that they can't replace my brakes until I get my rotors replaced. I asked how much THOSE were, "Oh about 89 a piece." I told him I couldn't afford that and that I would be taking just the pads today. "Well we can't do the pads unless we change the rotors." I asked him to show me in the contract I signed where it says that, he then asked me for the receipt. I told him that I don't need it when they have all the information on the computer. He gives me a look and then tells me, "Well we checked your rotors and they are low and we can't replace the brakes when they are under a certain number 8.30." I asked what my rotors are at and he says, "8.35". Well obviously I am within the limits so please give me the pads only. He then gives up and says that if I get only pads he will void my lifetime warranty. I told him that was a load of b.s. since I have enough space on the rotors. He sighs and says if I want to come in tomorrow to talk to the manager I am more than welcome to. That is when I left.
I mean WTF, I dont have 160 bucks for rotors, just the 78 for the labor for the pads, why can't they just give me what I ask for? Seriously, I hate being a girl when it comes to my car.
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the Candy Lane run on Sunday. I was psyched for it, but realized that I have another holiday party that night which I can't bail on. Bummer, your thing sounded fun.