Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky

There is no issue, we are simply discussing how appalling WE find the business practice of the dealers... right or wrong we are simply expressing our opinions.

Originally Posted by chsu74

I paid around $30 for two light bulbs last year. I asked if that price came with lube and the parts manager just snickered while the other guy standing there quickly walked away.

I bought more bulbs for my BMW this spring and it looked like the same bulb and paid under $8 for both.

Originally Posted by tooloud10

Why are any of you guys going to the dealer for consumables like batteries, bulbs, tires, etc? To me, it's like calling a general contractor because you want your floor vacuumed.