Sticker shock when it comes to cars is not new. Seems like every time you shop for parts, batteries, anything for the car or truck, the price has gone up, up, up.

I went and got an oil change a week or so ago. The bill was $92. I was surprised. Daughter says that's not a bad price. I haven't had to pay for an oil change in several years, as that went along with the warranty. Unfortunately, they don't offer that perk any more.

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Originally posted by Texasbanjo

Sticker shock when it comes to cars is not new. Seems like every time you shop for parts, batteries, anything for the car or truck, the price has gone up, up, up.

I went and got an oil change a week or so ago. The bill was $92. I was surprised. Daughter says that's not a bad price. I haven't had to pay for an oil change in several years, as that went along with the warranty. Unfortunately, they don't offer that perk any more.

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You paid for all those oil changes in advance.

i buy my oil and filter ahead of time then take it ..saves about 15 to 18 bucks

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Originally posted by Texasbanjo

Sticker shock when it comes to cars is not new. Seems like every time you shop for parts, batteries, anything for the car or truck, the price has gone up, up, up.

I went and got an oil change a week or so ago. The bill was $92. I was surprised. Daughter says that's not a bad price. I haven't had to pay for an oil change in several years, as that went along with the warranty. Unfortunately, they don't offer that perk any more.

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I change my own oil and filter and it still costs about what the dealers charge and I don't rotate the tires.  I only do it because of the pain in the neck to take it to a dfealer and either leave it or wait for it.  I had a 7:30 appointment at a dealership for my new car (which came with one oil and filter change) this past March and did not get out of thre until 10:30.  I'll take it back next March for a new transmission fluid filter, but will have to pay for the oil change.

Ooofff...
Go buy heavy equipment batteries...

You want sticker shock... :0/

Just bought 6 new batteries within the last month. A starting battery and 2 deep cycle batteries for da boat, one for my truck, one for da lawnmower and 1 for the golf cart. Thought I was gonna have to rob a bank to pay for all of them. Ain’t NOTHIN cheap anymore!!!
Slammer!!!

Check out Dakota Lithium batteries. A friend just put 3 into his boat, and the cost was close to $4000....but he says they're the best. At that price, they better be....

How about tires?

I had to replace a tire on the new car I bought a year ago. I got it from Tire Rack for $275 plus $32 for Midas to do the installation. My car dealer had quoted an installed price of $392.

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Originally posted by 1935tb-11

got up this morning at and went out to crank the wifes car at 7:15 before she left for work,,,,, and the dreaded click click click...... ..... checked it ,,,everything went to the battery... so i pulled it out and ran up to the local advance parts store and he tested it and yep ,, the battery was gone.. 5 years old so it was time.. so i told him to get me another just like it.
he came back with another die hard gold... rang it up and minus the core for the old one ,,, it was $236.00 . i looked at him and he said "yeah i know". i couldn't believe it... but had to have it didn't have time to shop around and it was early. so i got it anyway.... sad part is they are built not 12 miles from the house........

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I have good luck with Ever Start from Wal-Mart. Mine on my truck was bought 2013.

Ironically, the battery went out in my 2019 Tahoe yesterday. $265 for a new battery with exchange of old one. Totally unbelievable but what can you do? They got you coming and going.

There are really only 3 or 4 automotive batteries manufacturers in the U.S.
I’ve also had good luck with batteries from Walmart Ever Start batteries. Warranty is just as good as any I believe.
Slammer!!!