Automobile Enthusiasts

I don't think they're going to give out deals nor try not to upsell you.

I've been taking my VW, long out of warranty, to independent repair shops.

I was gifted a used Ford Explorer from my father-in-law. Though he had it checked out before handing it down, it subsequently developed a radiator leak within a few months. $1000.00 repair, because according to the, yes, Ford dealership down the street, in order to replace the radiator the engine needed to be lifted.

As I was paying the bill they told me oil pan was leaking and needed a new gasket. $1000 to repair because (yes) the engine needed to be lifted.

I just about blew my own gasket. They couldn't be bothered to have called and asked if I wanted to fix the oil plan while the engine was already up? I never went back to them.