Please Explain This Ridiculous High Priced Cabin Filter Replacement
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Please Explain This Ridiculous High Priced Cabin Filter Replacement
I just don't get it. Why the hell is this dealership charging so damn much when this job is easier than changing motor oil? I got this in an email and had to jump closer to the screen to see if I'm seeing it right. I just don't get it. I know dealership needs to make money, but really? What kind of a freakin coupon is this?
This dealership has lost my business.
This dealership has lost my business.
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^ it's not hard at all. Most cars are fairly simple. With that said someone will buy it with that coupon thinking it's cheap. Not your or I, but someone will.
Why would you stop using them though? I've seen some ridiculous prices from dealers, but I'll still buy parts from them.
Why would you stop using them though? I've seen some ridiculous prices from dealers, but I'll still buy parts from them.
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OP must be having a hard day.
Come on now, be serious.
Perhaps you need to crack open a beer and relax.
Plenty of other things in this world to get bent about.
Come on now, be serious.
Perhaps you need to crack open a beer and relax.
Plenty of other things in this world to get bent about.
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I just feel like they're not honest. I think I posted this before, but they offered the same coupon service for $89.95. For them to bump this stupid easy service up to $119.95 feels like an insult. I don't know. It's just me I guess.
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Nope. Not having a hard day. I just been going to this dealership for oil changes a lot. They've always give me pretty high priced service (never opt for any of it) but this one is going too far.
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I think it was way easier to change the oil on my TL than a cabin air filter. For a dealership to change oil, it's a joke, just drive the car on the ramp, drain, filter, new oil, done. For the cabin filter you had to take out 8 screws and a bunch of clips and take off the glove box. Then replace it, and put all that shit back together making sure glove box aligns perfectly. Takes longer to do that than it does to change oil for sure.
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I am a "sucker" for high priced dealership maintenance. It does make me feel better about my car and that the maintenance or repair is actually done, and not pencil whipped. The high price also comes with the expectation that if things go wrong that I don't have to waste my (more valuable) time pleading for free rework.
If you have a good relationship with your service writer he/she may be able to give you a little bit of a break on the cost. At least ask them why, exactly the cost is so high. They will more than likely explain the labor involved.
You can buy a cabin filter and change it yourself as well. It's not a dirty job, but it might be a PITB.
If you have a good relationship with your service writer he/she may be able to give you a little bit of a break on the cost. At least ask them why, exactly the cost is so high. They will more than likely explain the labor involved.
You can buy a cabin filter and change it yourself as well. It's not a dirty job, but it might be a PITB.
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Definitely do it yourself. One of the easiest ways to save money on a car. Fluid changes, depending on my mood, I'll leave to someone else.
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You still go to the stealership?!
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I think it was way easier to change the oil on my TL than a cabin air filter. For a dealership to change oil, it's a joke, just drive the car on the ramp, drain, filter, new oil, done. For the cabin filter you had to take out 8 screws and a bunch of clips and take off the glove box. Then replace it, and put all that shit back together making sure glove box aligns perfectly. Takes longer to do that than it does to change oil for sure.
I only go to them for oil changes. I provide my own oil and filter and they charge me $15 for labor. If it wasn't for the hookup from the salesman that sold me the TSX, they would have charge me $30 just for labor. The convenience of them changing my oil and recycling the old oil beats the inconvenience of changing it myself. But I think I'm going to start doing it myself.
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I think it was way easier to change the oil on my TL than a cabin air filter. For a dealership to change oil, it's a joke, just drive the car on the ramp, drain, filter, new oil, done. For the cabin filter you had to take out 8 screws and a bunch of clips and take off the glove box. Then replace it, and put all that shit back together making sure glove box aligns perfectly. Takes longer to do that than it does to change oil for sure.
OP, I got a coupon from my local stealer the other day, and they want $225 for the cabin and engine filter. The real kicker is they only want $70 for 4 wheel alignment.
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Well its obvious - its from Acura stealership - I remember back when I went to Acura and asked for Acura ATF - wants to charge me 12 per bottle . Went to Honda dealership - same ATF - different color of the bottle label -- $6 each but only if I purchase a dozen.
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I think it was way easier to change the oil on my TL than a cabin air filter. For a dealership to change oil, it's a joke, just drive the car on the ramp, drain, filter, new oil, done. For the cabin filter you had to take out 8 screws and a bunch of clips and take off the glove box. Then replace it, and put all that shit back together making sure glove box aligns perfectly. Takes longer to do that than it does to change oil for sure.
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1 minute job for $119.95. Makes sense.
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If you think that's bad, you haven't been around auto mechanics enough.
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