# Finding Good Servicing Deals **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [May 3, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-good-servicing-deals/89863 "2015-05-03T22:08:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LemonSqueezed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8797f3/32.png) [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-good-servicing-deals/89863/1 "2015-05-03T22:08:48Z")
Hey all. I went to Midas back in January to get a quote on servicing 2008 Chevy Impala. They took a look at my car and said that, beyond replacing the front tires which have almost no tread, I need to fix the front end (outer tie rod ends) and I need an alignment. All in all its going to run me about 660 (including labor costs). Any advice on “shopping around” to find a cheaper deal somewhere? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2015, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-good-servicing-deals/89863/2 "2015-05-03T22:11:36Z")
Check Mechanics Files link above for a good alignment and suspension shop in your area. With the tires worn like they are, I’m sure Midas is correct. A second opinion and price never hurts. ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-good-servicing-deals/89863/3 "2015-05-03T22:13:43Z")
My best advice is to stay away from Midas and any other “chain” shop for servicing. They rarely have mechanics employed there. Find a good independent mechanic and have the job done right as well as saving money in the process. Most others here will agree with my comment.