Went in for recalls to be fixed and the dealer tried to get me to pay almost 2k in service

[chrispeel2001]

I went to a Jeep/Chrysler dealer today for 3 recalls I had outstanding. It was for the clockspring, air bag, and Mopar tow bar.
When I picked it up the service manager told me the horn still didn't work. He claimed it didnt work when ai brought it in. I know it did work. My guess is they didn't hook it back up when they changed the clockspring, any thoughts?

Also, they sent me "immediate attention required" service recommendations.

Transmission fluid and filter change - $298
Power steering fluid flush - $165
Change brake fluid - $165
Service Jeep/1500 - $525
Fuel injector decarbon - $380
3.3 3.8 Plat Tune - $330 (what is a plat tune)

Anyway, this all seems way high and I can do it myself. Just wondered if anyone knew what a plat tune was

 

[tJKrider]

The first three are reasonable price-wise.

Would need more detail about what they are doing with #4. #5 sounds like a cash grab. #6 maybe platinum spark plugs? If so that price wouldn't be terrible for a 3.6, but not a 3.8.

 

[Danarch]

Similar story, took it in for the clockspring and received a message needed new front and rear brakes for $1,200, new steering stabilizer (which was accurate) and something I can’t remember. Said no thank you, I’ll take care of it myself. $1,200 for brakes is ridiculous.

 

[chrispeel2001]

Similar story, took it in for the clockspring and received a message needed new front and rear brakes for $1,200, new steering stabilizer (which was accurate) and something I can’t remember. Said no thank you, I’ll take care of it myself. $1,200 for brakes is ridiculous.

They didn't mention the steering stabilizer, I don't have one. Lol. The great thing about owning a Jeep is I've learned how to do so much work on it myself, lol.

 

[Cimmerian]

$1,200 for brakes is ridiculous.

Jeep tax.

 

[Chris]

Yep, more-and-more it's becoming better to do your own maintenance. As much as you can at least. That's what I try to do because most places just want to rip you off.

 

[Threepointsix]

Similar story, took it in for the clockspring and received a message needed new front and rear brakes for $1,200, new steering stabilizer (which was accurate) and something I can’t remember. Said no thank you, I’ll take care of it myself. $1,200 for brakes is ridiculous.

These scumdealers make so much dough on brake service. $1200 is insane!

 

[Cimmerian]

These scumdealers make so much dough on brake service. $1200 is insane!

Last year when I was feeling too lazy to do my own, I called around for quotes and that was actually the average price I was quoted. Most places wouldn't let you supply your own parts either.

Ended up getting my preferred Powerstop Zs and doing it myself.

 

[John Cooper]

Been doing most of my own maintenance since I got my first car in 1979, a 1973 Gremlin with 258 in it, and have been doing all I can on my vehicles since.

Ask questions here this place is full of knowledgeable folks who are more than willing to help you out!!!

 

[Threepointsix]

Last year when I was feeling too lazy to do my own, I called around for quotes and that was actually the average price I was quoted. Most places wouldn't let you supply your own parts either.

Ended up getting my preferred Powerstop Zs and doing it myself.

One of the best things about living where I do is that I can find cheap labor. There's a place that did my brakes and new rotors, before I learned to do them myself, for $245. That was 2 years ago. They only do brakes, tire changes, rotations, plugs and patches. Nothing else. Going to check my receipt records to make sure that's right. Def was under $300.

 

[Cimmerian]

One of the best things about living where I do is that I can find cheap labor. There's a place that did my brakes and new rotors, before I learned to do them myself, for $245. That was 2 years ago. They only do brakes, tire changes, rotations, plugs and patches. Nothing else. Going to check my receipt records to make sure that's right. Def was under $300.

That's awesome. While I will always advocate doing it yourself, sometimes I just don't wanna.

 

[Threepointsix]

That's awesome. While I will always advocate doing it yourself, sometimes I just don't wanna.

At the price local to me from "my spot" there's no doubt its worth paying someone. Time = money and my time is limited. What Im saying is that bottom line, NO ONE should go to the dealer unless they have a warranty. But that's just my opinion. Ive yet to personally visit any dealer in my state, and Im talking multiple makers, that I consider having respectable practices or pricing.