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I went in to get my car’s front brakes changed. The manager suggested the basic change of pads with what seemed a reasonable price. However, shortly after they disassembled the wheels, they came back indicating that the car needed new rotors due to heavy rusting. The manager used the computer to prove that they could not be resurfaced. When I asked him for the price, he said quoted a number that seemed high and I asked for the car’s factory parts.

He then indicated that it would cost significantly more as the dealer charged very high prices. So, I authorized the use of aftermarket rotors and pads. Paid over $500 (which included an oil change for $19.95). During the inspection, the manager claimed that there was a fluid leak in one of the rear seals.

I told him to leave it as the car was under warranty. After the breaks were done, I took the car to the dealer to get the warranty repair done on the differential seal. Much to the dealer’s and my surprise, there was no leak where Midas said there was and the dealer found that the oil drain was loose and leaking the freshly changed oil. I took the opportunity to ask for a quote to change the front brakes and to include brand new, factory authorized rotors.

The quote was $329. Not the nearly $500 I paid Midas. When I called the manager at the location where that provided the service, he basically talked bad about the Jeep dealer and referred me to a Midas 800 number which does not get you to a human being. Midas is simply dishonest. It’s a rip off. Keep away by all means.

In: Car Service Centers Posted By: Jade [ ]