I went in to get my brakes checked since I heard some squeaking. They ended up giving me a quote for $1630! This included front brake pads, rear brake pads and rotors, and $679 to replace the front control arms because they said my front wheel was jumping back when the car started. They warned me repeatedly that I shouldn't be driving the car - the rear brakes were so bad and the control arm was moving so much that something could dislodge while I was driving. They told me I should have the car towed or get a ride. I got the distinct impression that they were trying to scare me into getting unnecessary work done. I walked out in shock.
I drove the car for two more days and took it to the other AAA Car Care center location on Kildaire Farm in Cary. They told me all I need to do is replace the rear pads and rotors - $349 - and never mentioned the control arm problem or tried to scare me into not driving the car! I trust the Kildaire Farm location a LOT more. $349 compared to $1630!!!
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