I went to the dealer for the gas tank shield/seat belt recall service and asked them if they could take a look at one of the lug nuts. It was cross threaded by me awhile ago while I was rotating the tires. I figured they could replace it free, show some goodwill etc. I was getting ready to sign the "pre-work" estimate and I noticed a charge of $79.95! I said what's this $79.95 for? The service tech said it was for the lug nut. They may have to replace the stud too. I said you have to be kidding. Cross that off, I will fix it myself! I told him I thought they would just take care of it gratis, since it was such a small issue. That is why this was only the second time my MO has been back to the dealer in 40K miles. The other time was for the alternator recall.
By the way, I asked him about the aluminum gas tank shield that the 06's have, and he had no idea what I was talking about. He said the ones they put on are just a small plastic one that just covers the front of the tank, no problem. Of course they put on the big snow plow, stupid looking plastic one. I hate all dealers.
By the way, I asked him about the aluminum gas tank shield that the 06's have, and he had no idea what I was talking about. He said the ones they put on are just a small plastic one that just covers the front of the tank, no problem. Of course they put on the big snow plow, stupid looking plastic one. I hate all dealers.