I just had to post my experience here. I dropped off my 2000 Disco II at Midas to get a brake inspection. They came back with an estimate of $3600??!!! They said I needed to replace everything: front rotors, front calipers, front pads, rear pads, and that my master cylinder was leaking and needed to be replaced ASAP. They even said it was hazardous to drive. I thought that quote was totally outrageous. A brake job for my Porsche 911 is less than that. So I took it to an independent Land Rover Mechanic in Santa Monica, CA--Four Oaks--and was told that I needed NOTHING....that my brakes are fine. I had 40 percent life remaining on the pads, no leaks on the master cylinder. I was just blown away by my experience at Midas. When I told them I was going to go somewhere else they even had the nerve to ask me how much I was willingly to pay??!!

I don't know if this was a common experience at all Midas shops but the one I went to is in Santa Monica, CA on 5th Street...be warned do NOT go there.

 

That is Midas for you and if you want to get them back, file a complaint with the BBB as well as Ca. BAR and send a letter along with the estimate to Midas main office.
Mike

 

So you own a 911 yet took your DII to Midas for a ( free ) brake inspection ? Sounds a little fishy to me

 

Why is this fishy??? Porsche owners can't go to Midas??!! BTW: I never said it was a free inspection. Those guys gave me the MIdas touch and charged me $25. I don't know why you would think i would make this up I just wanted to warn other people who might visit this facility that they tried to rip me off.

 

All depends where you go, the local midas around here is real good.

 

Sorry, but it is very fishy. A shop recommends replacement of of almost every brake part on the vehicle? Then you suggest an alternative shop? You sound like an disgruntled employee. I'll apologize in advance if I am wrong. Did Midas give you a written quote, and can you post it here? That would certainly clear the air.

Thanks,

 

This is why I prefer to do my own work on my vehicles. At least you know what you getting.. I have heard similar stories about Midas, Jiffy Lube, and other places like that. I am sure there good places and bad places. I recommend that if you do use a mechanic, have them save all the parts they removed. That way you can see first hand if the part was bad. If you are spending more than ~$100 it is also a good idea to check around (like what you did) to make sure. It also pays to do a little research. Just my 2 cents.

 

What is up with these accusations? So now I'm a disgruntled ex-Midas employee??!! Yeah ok sure that's it...i'm a pissed off ex-Midas employee who is now working for another garage and this is my attempt to get some new business....you cracked me. God I was just posting my experiences to warn others that's all man. If you want to go this Midas be my guest.

 

What accusations? I never accused you of anything. In fact I apologized in advance if I was wrong. I am again asking for any proof of the $3.6K brake job recommended by your chosen shop.

 

I've had nothing but bad experiences with Midas. They don't know how to set up brakes and they overcharge.