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Old 11-29-2020, 08:42 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by TiltonBB View Post
A while back I left my car for an oil change and tire rotation. When I returned they told me I needed front brakes and my battery was only putting out 5 amps and should be replaced.

If the battery was only putting out 5 amps it wouldn't start the car. The front brakes had been replaced about 1,500 miles before that day so there was no way it needed front brakes.

I made a complaint to the corporate offices in Maine and the answer that came back was that it had been a new employee and someone should have been watching him.

There must be some policy or corporate reward if they up sell you for more work.
Oldest "upsell" trick in the books...you have to know your vehicle or you will get taken by almost any auto repair business out there.
Sad truth.
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