Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting do mechanics really charge women more?

Midas are the masters of the bait and switch where you go in for a $29.99 brake job and get sold on $750 worth of work so forget them...OTOH they can just cut the stock muffler out and weld a new one in, you do NOT need the whole system replaced and the other shop should be capable of the same thing. Price for rear brakes sounds awful steep and no, your pads shouldn't be worn out in 12k miles. Definitely take it in for a second opinion but ask around and find non-dealer places that others trust. Don't necessarily tell them you're there for a second opinion because shops (much like doctors) don't want to speak poorly of one another. IOW they're not going to say "those thieves!! no you don't need that work!". If you want an honest opinion take the car to to a respectable shop with specific driveability complaints (if any) and say you'd like an inspection. Make it clear you're not looking to restore the damned car to like-new condition, you just want it roadworthy and reliable and safe.