Anonymous
Post 04/09/2016 11:06     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
I'm pretty sure the first couple oil changes should have been free.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 20:49     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Find an independent shop. Befriend one of the techs at dealership. Chances are they can work on your car on the side at lower cost.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 19:01     Subject: Re:Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
OP. Lexus 450H.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 17:09     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Somewhat related question but how often do you guys rotate tires and do you always balance them? I do about every 20k w/o balancing.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 17:08     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Except for BMWs, I do my own oil changes.

BMWs I take to the dealer because of the free maintenance period. Have not owned one outside of that maintenance period.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 17:01     Subject: Re:Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Be careful out there.

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/04/13/man-lost-leg-wins-lawsuit-walmart/25731601/

Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 16:48     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Walmart, provided they service the type of car you bought. Their shop provides limited services (oil changes and tires) that they're pretty efficient.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 16:14     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Don't take it to a dealer.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 15:57     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
It's probably because it uses synthetic oil which is actually pretty expensive. Is it a mercedes?
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 15:29     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Anonymous wrote:Just bought a used luxury SUV and knew everything pertaining to it would be expensive. Had an oil change/tire rotation at the dealer soon after purchase (since the previous owner had no records) and paid $200. Suggestions for places in NOVA you like where that would be cheaper (how much?). TIA


Your own driveway for around $40.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 15:08     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
What make and model?
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 15:04     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Even at Jiffy Lube you'll pay $130 for that. Synthetic oil is expensive.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 15:02     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
I did too just yesterday. 56 including tax/shop fees
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 15:01     Subject: Re:Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Don't take it to the dealer for such routine stuff.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2016 14:55     Subject: Expensive Oil/Change/Tire Rotation
Just bought a used luxury SUV and knew everything pertaining to it would be expensive. Had an oil change/tire rotation at the dealer soon after purchase (since the previous owner had no records) and paid $200. Suggestions for places in NOVA you like where that would be cheaper (how much?). TIA