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Originally Posted by Dan02
Is saying no to a upsell really that hard  |
In the world of auto mechanics; it can be. I know enough about cars to do my own oil changes, and simple things like changing brakes and spark plugs. So I know enough to be able to say no. But there are others out there who may not know if they can indeed make it home without the Framrod fluid getting changed; or if they really can wait until next month to have the fizmotron recombobulated.
I have also had a mechanic upsell me on getting transmission seals replaced, and when I declined they drained half the fluid from the transmission. Now, I can't prove this; but 50 km later I needed 4 litres, and 2000 km after that I was still full. And in the 120,000 km since then I've added 1.5 litres.
What I do- find a dealership downtown that you like, and book an appointment. That way it costs you a few bucks more than a quick place, but you also get free parking for the day.
Another place I have used is the Midas on MacLeod and 42nd. They were surprisingly cheap, and good to deal with. They did also quote me on new tires; but suggested I could use my current ones for another 10,000 km. (ie- not a hard sell.)