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All I wanted was 4 new tires and a fucking oil change.

SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,719
edited October 17 in All Encompassing Trip
I shop around, get the best price with installation, give Just Tires a call, and OF COURSE the tires that are on sale and fit my Jeep are out of stock. Of course they are. 
But the nice young lady says she will make a call and have 4 tires available for me within 6 hours. She will call me later that day. Of course I don't hear back from her dumbass for over 24 hours. But they have the tires and I tell her I will see her in an hour. When I walk in I very politely tell the young lady I DO NOT need an alignment, I DO NOT need a 29 point inspection, as a matter a fact all they have to do is replace the tires and I will be on my way. 45 minutes later the young lady is trying to sell me ball joints for $500 and a 3 year alignment plan for $279. I politely remind her I am NOT FUCKING INTERESTED, just the tires please. $645 later I leave. A mile down the road my LOW TIRE PRESSURE light comes on. OF COURSE!!

I drive a few miles down the street to get an oil change. The young man there sells me a $35 air filter along with my oil change. Then of course he tries to sell me $600 worth of batteries, trans fluid, power steering fluid, rear differential nonsense, and a few other things. I politely tell the young man, NO THANK YOU, just change my oil. $95 later I pull out of the bay. 15 seconds later MY FUCKING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON!!!!

I went back and tried to remain nice, and I was nice, until the little fucking piece of shit told me he had nothing to do with the engine light turning on. Then I wasn't polite and charming. 

I FUCKING HATE MECHANICS, CAR DEALERSHIPS, TIRE SHOPS, AND THE ASSHOLES WHO DO OIL CHANGES. I FUCKING HATE THEM ALL!

When I finally make it home I realize 2 of my tires don't even have valve caps on them. Really? FUCKING ASSHOLES!!!!!
Take me piece by piece.....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,325
    real men change their own oil.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,719
    Wobbie said:
    real men change their own oil.
    I knew it was coming. 
    I knew someone here would have just that fucking reply. 

    Do it yourself. 

    I have one fucking hand, I don't have the tools, its not happening. 
    And Barry Bonds is a PIECE OF SHIT! hahahahahaha
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,325
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Wobbie said:
    real men change their own oil.
    I knew it was coming. 
    I knew someone here would have just that fucking reply. 

    Do it yourself. 

    I have one fucking hand, I don't have the tools, its not happening. 
    And Barry Bonds is a PIECE OF SHIT! hahahahahaha
    in that case, speedy old boy, find yourself a trusted mechanic. for stuff a little more challenging than an oil change, I’ve got a guy down the street who is honest as the day is long. I’ve recommended him to others and they’re all impressed.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,719
    Wobbie said:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Wobbie said:
    real men change their own oil.
    I knew it was coming. 
    I knew someone here would have just that fucking reply. 

    Do it yourself. 

    I have one fucking hand, I don't have the tools, its not happening. 
    And Barry Bonds is a PIECE OF SHIT! hahahahahaha
    in that case, speedy old boy, find yourself a trusted mechanic. for stuff a little more challenging than an oil change, I’ve got a guy down the street who is honest as the day is long. I’ve recommended him to others and they’re all impressed.
    I have never in my over 50 years of driving met anyone in the auto industry, in any aspect of the auto industry, that I trust. 
    And that's a sad statement. 
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,325
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Wobbie said:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Wobbie said:
    real men change their own oil.
    I knew it was coming. 
    I knew someone here would have just that fucking reply. 

    Do it yourself. 

    I have one fucking hand, I don't have the tools, its not happening. 
    And Barry Bonds is a PIECE OF SHIT! hahahahahaha
    in that case, speedy old boy, find yourself a trusted mechanic. for stuff a little more challenging than an oil change, I’ve got a guy down the street who is honest as the day is long. I’ve recommended him to others and they’re all impressed.
    I have never in my over 50 years of driving met anyone in the auto industry, in any aspect of the auto industry, that I trust. 
    And that's a sad statement. 
    too bad. “my guy” is awesome. recently, I gave him carte blanche to fix ANYTHING he thought my truck needed. the bill was about a third of what I thought it would be. first time I met him, my heater hadn’t worked for two winters. I told him “do whatever” (heater core, etc.). he added antifreeze and voila! he also topped off my power steering fluid and wouldn’t take a penny.

    I’m also pretty high on discount tire.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 49,032
    Heck of a thread title. Well done sir. 
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    Find a mechanic or take it to the Jeep dealership where they are responsible for all of that.

    But yes, they do suck.
  • man of the prowlerman of the prowler Posts: 51
    what kinda jeep speedy? My grand Cherokee is currently in shop as well. Jeep dealer tried telling me 2k in repairs, getting 2nd opinion 
    in ‘16 I went to tire shop for low tire and ended up with brakes
  • man of the prowlerman of the prowler Posts: 51
    And happy birthday 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    man of the prowler said:
    what kinda jeep speedy? My grand Cherokee is currently in shop as well. Jeep dealer tried telling me 2k in repairs, getting 2nd opinion 
    in ‘16 I went to tire shop for low tire and ended up with brakes
    Its a cherokee, 2k seems about right.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,719
    man of the prowler said:
    what kinda jeep speedy? My grand Cherokee is currently in shop as well. Jeep dealer tried telling me 2k in repairs, getting 2nd opinion 
    in ‘16 I went to tire shop for low tire and ended up with brakes
    2016 Jeep Patriot that i have NEVER had to put ONE PENNY into repairs. Other than oil changes, a battery, and tires, I've never had to fix, replace, or repair a single thing.

    My next vehicle will probably be another Jeep 
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839


    I don't give a rat's ass that it's your birthday.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • man of the prowlerman of the prowler Posts: 51
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    man of the prowler said:
    what kinda jeep speedy? My grand Cherokee is currently in shop as well. Jeep dealer tried telling me 2k in repairs, getting 2nd opinion 
    in ‘16 I went to tire shop for low tire and ended up with brakes
    2016 Jeep Patriot that i have NEVER had to put ONE PENNY into repairs. Other than oil changes, a battery, and tires, I've never had to fix, replace, or repair a single thing.

    My next vehicle will probably be another Jeep 
    I’m on my 5th Jeep 
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,716
    Agree. Fuck Barry Bonds. 
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  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,810
    dankind said:


    I don't give a rat's ass that it's your birthday.
    Coke is it. F..k pepsi
  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,568
    Never go to those chains, they are a ripoff.  As mentioned above find a local trusted mechanic.  Get a guy who owns his own shop and still does at least some of the work and you’re good.  
  • Purple Fairy TreePurple Fairy Tree Posts: 1,942
    @SPEEDY MCCREADY that sounds like an f***in nightmare.  
  • Purple Fairy TreePurple Fairy Tree Posts: 1,942
    The Juggler said:
    Heck of a thread title. Well done sir. 
    What he said.  
  • Purple Fairy TreePurple Fairy Tree Posts: 1,942
    There's a place down the road where you can just purchase tyres and they replace them, just the tyres.  An oil change gets done at the garage or dealership. They're straight forward things with a car.  Sounds like they've given you the royal f"""in runaround.  What a bloody nightmare.  My thoughts are with you Speedy.
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 39,347
    teach you to want something, didnt it
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  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,716
    Buy the tires on tirerack to start with 
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 39,347
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    Buy the tires on tirerack to start with 

    think they are affiliated with discount/americas tire. been using discount tire for about 14 years now. air checks for free. free rotations. buy the replacement certificate.
    no issues wirh any set I've bought.

    do dealership for oil changes/maintenance.  bought lifetime extended warranty.  $100 deductable for all covered items. 9 yr old ram 1500.  buy the 2 for or 3 for oil change package helps reduce the cost.

    no muss no fuss. they fuck up. its covered. by them. or it escalates to ram.......

    love this truck. love no payment!!!!!!

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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,677
    Wobbie said:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Wobbie said:
    real men change their own oil.
    I knew it was coming. 
    I knew someone here would have just that fucking reply. 

    Do it yourself. 

    I have one fucking hand, I don't have the tools, its not happening. 
    And Barry Bonds is a PIECE OF SHIT! hahahahahaha
    in that case, speedy old boy, find yourself a trusted mechanic. for stuff a little more challenging than an oil change, I’ve got a guy down the street who is honest as the day is long. I’ve recommended him to others and they’re all impressed.
    This is the answer. Find a reputable shop and let them do everything. 
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,719
    edited October 20
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    Buy the tires on tirerack to start with 
    So you buy your tires online, have them shipped to installer of your choice, then pay for installation?
    Post edited by SPEEDY MCCREADY on
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,719
    man of the prowler said:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    man of the prowler said:
    what kinda jeep speedy? My grand Cherokee is currently in shop as well. Jeep dealer tried telling me 2k in repairs, getting 2nd opinion 
    in ‘16 I went to tire shop for low tire and ended up with brakes
    2016 Jeep Patriot that i have NEVER had to put ONE PENNY into repairs. Other than oil changes, a battery, and tires, I've never had to fix, replace, or repair a single thing.

    My next vehicle will probably be another Jeep 
    I’m on my 5th Jeep 
    What years and model Jeeps?
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,716
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    Buy the tires on tirerack to start with 
    So you buy your tires online, have them shipped to installer of your choice, then pay for installation?
    Yes. By your trusted local guy. 
    Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; Phila, PA 10/21/13; Phila, PA 10/22/13; Baltimore Arena 10/27/13;
    Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

    Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,719
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    Buy the tires on tirerack to start with 
    So you buy your tires online, have them shipped to installer of your choice, then pay for installation?
    Yes. By your trusted local guy. 
    Trusted?

    I knew there was a catch.

    Hahaha
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 39,347
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    Johnny Abruzzo said:
    Buy the tires on tirerack to start with 
    So you buy your tires online, have them shipped to installer of your choice, then pay for installation?
    Yes. By your trusted local guy. 
    Trusted?

    I knew there was a catch.

    Hahaha

    your co-workers able to recommend anyone?
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • man of the prowlerman of the prowler Posts: 51
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    man of the prowler said:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    man of the prowler said:
    what kinda jeep speedy? My grand Cherokee is currently in shop as well. Jeep dealer tried telling me 2k in repairs, getting 2nd opinion 
    in ‘16 I went to tire shop for low tire and ended up with brakes
    2016 Jeep Patriot that i have NEVER had to put ONE PENNY into repairs. Other than oil changes, a battery, and tires, I've never had to fix, replace, or repair a single thing.

    My next vehicle will probably be another Jeep 
    I’m on my 5th Jeep 
    What years and model Jeeps?
    89 Cherokee, 00 Cherokee, 08 commander, currently have ‘13 and ‘16 grand Cherokees
  • JeBurkhardtJeBurkhardt Posts: 4,962
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:
    man of the prowler said:
    what kinda jeep speedy? My grand Cherokee is currently in shop as well. Jeep dealer tried telling me 2k in repairs, getting 2nd opinion 
    in ‘16 I went to tire shop for low tire and ended up with brakes
    2016 Jeep Patriot that i have NEVER had to put ONE PENNY into repairs. Other than oil changes, a battery, and tires, I've never had to fix, replace, or repair a single thing.

    My next vehicle will probably be another Jeep 
    I had a 2010 Jeep Patriot and didn't have that experience at all. I have never had to have as much work done on the front suspension on any vehicle that I have owned. 
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