[bikerhiker]

reply to: "Not all dealerships are crooks from the service point of view. Salesman, you bet they are."

I went there with the service writer knowing specifically what I wanted. Nothing else. A 10--minute job by a mechanic. Could be done in the parking lot. (I know it is a 10-minute job, because I watched the guy at Tire Pros - even though unsuccessful.)
Ocala quote for the programming was about half of what they charge for diagnostics, but entire car diagnostics not necessary for this simple and quick job.

The $189 for the crammed-down-my-throat "diagnotics" is another 10-minute job, and then with a computer printout the service writer spends an hour telling you all the total $1000-$2000 items your car must have to make it home.
So you are paying the "salesman" for selling you service.
Service writers are salesmen also ! Probably commissioned.

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No, I already paid to have OEM sensors put in my car. The originals have 12 years on them.
I talked to several shops before buying them.
Q: How long is the warranty on these aftermarket sensors?
ans: Varied from if it is dead, we'll replace it before you leave the shop.
I also heard 3-months.
Sounds like junk to me.