JustinMKN

I got a 50% off a service at Firestone this weekend. Anyone have a recommendation what to use it on? Some of their larger repairs I can get cheaper at local shops with no coupons. Having a hard time figure out what to do. I'm at about 135-140k miles.

Got new plugs, transmission flush, starter/alternator/ac, 1 yr old brakes. Radiator flush. I got most the big 60k stuff done already.

Anyone suggest tune ups? I just think most the maintenance stuff they try to upsale is crap. But I hate to not use the coupon! 50% is still a good deal!

If anyone has suggestions let me know I'll match it up against what services I did recently (I left it at home). I'm also running on new tires too, and have lifetime alignment there for my Max.

Rochester

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I recommend you avoid Firestone auto service.

Sell your coupon to a stranger for $20, then go buy a nice lunch.

ICEMAN76

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That's HILARIOUS!!!!!

vball_max

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Firestone sucks! They are the worst......

MadMax07SL

They aren't the worst. They just don't do all the high end repairs. The're great for quick things like fluid replacements, alignments, linkage repair, belt replacement, hose replacements...I've never had a problem with them. Of course, I don't let them up sell me on stuff I don't need, or don't need yet, and they're willing to negotiate all the time....they put women through the ringer with that up selling **** though...

Rochester

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I stand corrected. OP, have Firestone top off your wiper fluid, and replace your radiator hoses for 50% off. Then come back and tell us how much you saved.

MadMax07SL

You can punk out all you want, bottom line they are a viable place to get work done. They're not a place to go to troubleshoot problems with the motor, too many things they can't/won't be able to do. But if you've got a worn out piece of linkage, or want to replace struts, they've a great place to go and save a few bucks, especially with the coupons they offer. I got a CC from them and they knock $15 off every oil change I get for both my cars. Jiffy lube, Mobile, and the dealerships can't even touch that.

They're even good at replacing parts like power steering pump, brake hydraulic parts, and other messy jobs. Not saying I'd use them for tasks I'd do myself, but for someone that doesn't want to waste time, why not?

I think the most important thing to remember when using any place like FS, know what you're going to get replaced/repaired, and get at least one other price ahead of time so you have some perspective how to negotiate the price if need be.

To the OP, you really don't have to use the coupon unless you know of something you need. If you don't have a lifetime alignment on the car, that's a great thing to get for half off...typically goes for $100-$150 by itself. but if you don't plan on keeping the car more than another year, that's not really something you need to worry about.

Rochester

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Two pieces of good advice.

As to punking out... had to look that one up in the Urban Dictionary. That was good for a laugh.

nismopc

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I like their tires...

soto2635

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x2 firestone can go to hell for all i care

DennisMik

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Go get a lifetime wheel alignment for half off. That would work out well.

soto2635

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def a good idea

Rochester

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Not for nothing, but doing a proper alignment takes some experience and skill.

I'd stick with just topping off the wiper fluid. And if that goes well, you may want to let them check your tire pressure.

Look, I'm "punking" again!

LongIslandMax

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