Research and a smile

And donuts
As I mentioned before, my car needed 3 things
headlight...........50.00
oil change.........24.00 (Orig quote , got them to 19.00)
new battery.......120.00
Total original quote..190-194 ish

Hubby did the headlight himself...saved 40.00 dollars
I shopped around for oil changes and batteries.
Oil changes were in a range if prices, batteries were in 10-20 dollars of each other
So I called the place I like to go, and usually go and explained my situation.
They matched the lowest oil change prices, and I felt the battery price was fair and I knew I was getting great service and the exact product I wanted.

Dave was really nice on the phone and I speak with him each time I call.
So I brought a dozen donuts for the staff
Donuts 8.00
Discounts received at this visit 30.00 and more
I was not charged for oil change and got another 10.00 off the battery
And the battery was lower than expected
Plus they checked my tires and inflated them properly.
And I was loyal to a company and the people I trust the most with my car.
Win Win

 headlight         11.00
Oil change         0.00
Battery             112.00

Total paid        123.00

So I made some calls, brought in competitors prices, was nice and was able to stay loyal...it all adds up