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mikefocke · 03-23-2017, 12:58 PM

Interesting as some states seem to require that a written estimate be given and signed and an approval for more than a certain deviation from the original estimate be received before proceeding.

When I got the second estimate, I'd ask why the difference between the first and second estimate. I'd understand that difference and make sure it made sense to me before saying yes.

The 80k should be a 90k I think as it is the most comprehensive service requirement (for a 2001 it was). I had one done when I bought my second car based on its age, not mileage just so I knew where it stood. Was always glad I did that.

(I'd be interested if you PMed me the shop name as I do have a list of DC area shops on my web site and, if it is one of those, ...)

03-23-2017, 12:58 PM	#15
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,537	Interesting as some states seem to require that a written estimate be given and signed and an approval for more than a certain deviation from the original estimate be received before proceeding. When I got the second estimate, I'd ask why the difference between the first and second estimate. I'd understand that difference and make sure it made sense to me before saying yes. The 80k should be a 90k I think as it is the most comprehensive service requirement (for a 2001 it was). I had one done when I bought my second car based on its age, not mileage just so I knew where it stood. Was always glad I did that. (I'd be interested if you PMed me the shop name as I do have a list of DC area shops on my web site and, if it is one of those, ...) Last edited by mikefocke; 03-23-2017 at 01:00 PM.