Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
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Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
with my other vehicles).
Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
....Mike
I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
with my other vehicles).
Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
....Mike
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
Unless it's a warranty/recall issue, DON'T EVER take it to a dealer.
E.P.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
Unless it's a warranty/recall issue, DON'T EVER take it to a dealer.
E.P.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
Unless it's a warranty/recall issue, DON'T EVER take it to a dealer.
E.P.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
Unless it's a warranty/recall issue, DON'T EVER take it to a dealer.
E.P.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike
Using an independent is just fine but you should ask the AutoMark what
experience they have with Audi. If not I would recommend checking with other
Audi owners int he area to find an independent that is experienced with Audi and
has a good reputation.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike
Using an independent is just fine but you should ask the AutoMark what
experience they have with Audi. If not I would recommend checking with other
Audi owners int he area to find an independent that is experienced with Audi and
has a good reputation.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike
Using an independent is just fine but you should ask the AutoMark what
experience they have with Audi. If not I would recommend checking with other
Audi owners int he area to find an independent that is experienced with Audi and
has a good reputation.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
....Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike
Using an independent is just fine but you should ask the AutoMark what
experience they have with Audi. If not I would recommend checking with other
Audi owners int he area to find an independent that is experienced with Audi and
has a good reputation.
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Re: Need Brakes - Dealer or Other
On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:48:33 -0500, ...Mike wrote:
> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike
I always take my car for the schedule maintenance. Nothing beats have it
done by the Dealership when time comes to sell it. As for the breaks. I
would suggest only buying OEM breaks. You just can't go wrong and you can
most likely find a cheap set on-line. Changing breaks should not be that
big a deal and I would think any shop could handle it.
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Regards
Robert
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> The Brake Pad Indicator on my '99 A6 just went on.
>
> I've been bringing it to the dealer for most eveything from $100+ oil
> changes (ouch) to $1800 preventative timing chain R&Rs. There's a 90K
> mile tune up coming soon too (the car has 87K miles on it).
>
> Anyway, I'm thinking about starting to *not* go to the dealer for
> everything. Any thoughts on having the brakes done elsewhere (in my
> case, I'd be bringing it to the AAA-owned AutoMark Center - I trust them
> with my other vehicles).
>
> Thanks in advance for your valued opinions.
>
> ...Mike
I always take my car for the schedule maintenance. Nothing beats have it
done by the Dealership when time comes to sell it. As for the breaks. I
would suggest only buying OEM breaks. You just can't go wrong and you can
most likely find a cheap set on-line. Changing breaks should not be that
big a deal and I would think any shop could handle it.
--
Regards
Robert
Smile... it increases your face value!
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