u/glassjar1

Went to Quick Lane for an Oil Change and Inspection. Address is 300 Myers Dr, Charlottesville. Had no idea they were the same as the dealer at 100 Myers. Got a text from dealer at 100 Myers Dr. saying they were doing an oil change, rotating tires, and inspection. Didn't ask for tire rotation.

Mechanic 'couldn't get oil pan nut out--just spun around.' To pass inspection wanted headlight cleaning (they weren't bad), and replace cable and spring in hood (it's been a little persnickety for years but always passed before) and a totally new oil pan.

Anyone who can't find a way to remove a bolt even if it's jimmied a bit either is an incompetent mechanic or a crook. Estimated $1800 for the lot.

Also 'recommended' wiper replacement because they were different brands and air pressure sensors for tires because they were dead and.....and...

My car no longer holds oil so he says it has to be fixed there.

Nah. I can fix everything he listed for passing inspection myself in an hour and a half in his parking lot for $60 in parts. It doesn't need a new cable to make the hood work. Just putting in an extra spring.

I don' remember feeling this ripped off by a mechanic before.