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Old 01-15-2014, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jwfirebird
maybe some thin oval fogs in the corners of the lower grill
travis, you could always get a junkyard lower grille and have stock projector fogs!

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A old mechanic friend texted me this made me laugh. If you have ever worked for flat rate pay you will get the humor.


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Originally Posted by eltatertoto
travis, you could always get a junkyard lower grille and have stock projector fogs!

http://pictures.dealer.com/d/daytoyo...e431d5810x.jpg

if you can find them for reasonable money, some yards want twice what aftermarket costs are for oem stuff
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Originally Posted by 75 racer
A old mechanic friend texted me this made me laugh. If you have ever worked for flat rate pay you will get the humor.


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if the dealer didnt charge twice what every body else does they might get more regular business
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Originally Posted by jwfirebird
if the dealer didnt charge twice what every body else does they might get more regular business
The problem is the mechanic is the one doing the work but he is getting screwed. Most mechanics only see about 20-30% of what the dealer is charging. And warranty pay is a joke. Yes dealerships charge a premium but it'* not a easy buck for the mechanic most of the time. And the flat rate system creates dishonest mechanics giving the honest guys a bad reputation.
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i meant nothing bad about the techs, the owners of the dealerships are scamming this money for no work IMO
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Originally Posted by 75 racer
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thats the only reason anyone goes, till the one dodge dealer started screwing me on the free oil changes even and i got in a fight with the manager. now i dont take the car back for anything at all. not worth the trouble
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Originally Posted by eltatertoto

travis, you could always get a junkyard lower grille and have stock projector fogs!

http://pictures.dealer.com/d/daytoyo...e431d5810x.jpg
I'm thinking about keeping an eye out for that. Should be able to get one for a reasonable price if they ever get one in at the JY. Only have one allure there currently.
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