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Old 07-02-2018, 05:35 PM   #2
Stealthee
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Re: lied to by dealer

Nothing you can do. You took a dealers word so in the end this is on you. If you don't have the knowledge or ability you should have taken it to an independent shop for a once-over.

Also, its a used car. Things go wrong.

If it still rides fine then its possible the struts are still fine. They'll eventually need replaced, but they probably will suffice for now. Just because they are leaking doesn't mean the original dealer lied.

Brakes could have been fine when you bought it, and they just wore as you drove it. They also could still be fine and pass inspection without an issue.

If the wipers are bad I am sure you would know it. If they aren't streaky then they don't need replaced.

The CV probably has a bad boot. It could have torn in the time you have had the car.

Tires, well, like I said if you had it looked over when you bought it this would have been seen.

No idea why they want to replace the oil pan. Guessing it is either leaking from rust or a bad seal. If you haven't noticed a leak then you need to ask why they want to replace it.

Sounds more like this new dealer you went to for repairs is trying to screw you worse.

Rough estimates:
Struts, lets say $400
Brakes $100
Wipers $40 (for really good ones)
CV axle $70
Tires $500
Oil pan $100

That's only about $1200 in parts, and that is if it is all even bad. Of course they are going to charge you through the nose for labor, but it shouldn't be $3100 in labor.

Hopefully you can learn a lesson from this. Don't take people's word as gospel and as the old saying goes, Caveat Emptor or "Let the buyer beware"
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