I felt the Midas touch today.
Midas was the king who loved Gold. I was the guy who needed a new catalytic converter.
All started with the annoying little dashboard light: CHECK ENGINE.
Neighborhood repair shop where I’ve been going said, “$1,700 for a new one because they do not make after-market parts.”
Wow.
Called the dealer. He concurred. No after-market parts available.
Visited another neighborhood garage. $1,200.
Price drop of $500 — just for asking a question.
Visited a third muffler shop. Quoted price: $500.
Another $700 drop for asking another question.
Visited Midas today. And yeah, asked that same question again.
$325.
Guess who got a new catalytic converter today for about $1,400 off the original estimate.
Watchdog Nation, baby!
Ask a bunch of questions.
It works.