Greed
In March, I brought my car to Midas in Hamilton, NJ because of a throttle body issue. I was quoted $962 for the repair.
Thankfully, I decided to get a second opinion before agreeing to it. I contacted the dealership and found out the throttle body itself costs $112 plus tax. Another repair shop quoted me $367, including the part, and yet another mechanic said they would install the part for $90 if I supplied it.
A quote of $962 isn't just expensive, it's outrageous. It feels like an attempt to take advantage of someone in a stressful situation who may not know better. I couldn't help but wonder if I was being treated differently because I'm a woman.
When I questioned the price, I was told they use dealer-supplied parts. That explanation doesn't hold up when the dealership itself sells the part for $112. So what exactly justifies charging nearly $1,000?
This experience destroyed any trust I had in Midas. I walked away feeling disgusted, and I will never set foot in another Midas shop again. If you value honest pricing, get a second opinion before agreeing to any major repair here.