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typical shop rates in my area are around $140-$200/hr so $225/hr for a dealer is pretty normal to me. The rotors are way overpriced. Agreed on that. The people who screwed up the oil change (Campbell Ford Performance) are not the same folks that did the repairs (Ford) and if Ford messes up the...

I didn't think you were doubting me, and I'm aware buying from the dealer is synonymous with overpaying. This was an act of convenience and extreme conservatism on my part.

Yeah they changed all four corners even though only two (driver's side) were oil soaked.

I did enjoy reading the mechanic's note that my tires showed abnormal wear and were "melted due to track use" which at least made me feel like I was doing stuff when the car was working.

Yes I've had someone suggest that to me as well. Very well might do that.

Going to let the facts do the talking here. From the invoice: Diagnostic Inspection $225.00 Oil Filter $31.13 10 Quarts of 5W50 $123.10 Labor to replace Front Pads & Rotors $230.00 Brake Lining Kit $427.55 Rotor Assembly FR3Z*1125*E $544.43 Rotor Assembly FR3Z*1125*F $544.43...

I have the regular AAA but honestly I was so frazzled during the aftermath that I totally forgot to use it. Although basic only comes with 5 miles for free. the track charges the club, the club paid and then asked me to reimburse. None of this was the club’s fault and I’d like to be invited...

yes that’s all correct.

I just wish it was warmer outside. Laying under my car in a cold soapy puddle sounds unpleasant

Just rotors, pads and labor. Them’s dealer prices LOL.

For you cleaning pros, I have a (non pressurized) soap gun that attaches to a garden hose. Sounds like I could filler up with a Dawn/water mix and put the car up on Jack stands and just spray and scrub what I can reach and see and see where that leaves me. Let me know if that sounds like a...

No, I considered asking but it just didn’t seem worth the hassle given they were well used even if they had life left.

Me too. Thanks.

do you track your car regularly?

correct. Ford was only involved after the fact

yes, that was what they told me over the phone. No telling what they’d be willing to put in writing. If I were the shop I’d blame it all on the over rev / missed shift / driver.

good call. I know some folks on the Ferrari side of things that would work. At least I think they would.

well when the list of things you can do stops after swapping the track wheels on and emptying the catch can you’re pretty much at the mercy of a shop you can trust.

okay everyone seems to be voting for clean the underbelly of the car. What would be the recommended method? as for the mechanic not getting first crack at the car, I would rather pay myself than let them near my car again.

Okay, I have submitted my request for reimbursement to Campbell Ford Performance. Thank you all for the motivation.