Ladies be aware!!! Check your tyres before handing over your keys!
I recently took my ford focus for a service. I was told the cost was $380. When I left the bill was $1700!!! I wash my car regularly, pump my tyres, never noticed anything wrong with my tyres, at only 30 000kms I wasn't expecting to replace them anytime soon. Suddenly after an hour in the workshop all four (good year) tyres showed sign of rubber deterioration due to age, all on the inside & and all on the bottom. The dealership strongly suggested that I needed to replace all 4 tyres immediately. I was distraught at the unexpected cost and safety hazard . The dealer also conveniently offers finance for unexpected costs. I had borrow money from partner. The day after this horrible experience I have the distinct feeling I've been had. I wish I had taken photos of the 'spontaneous damage' to my tyres. I was wondering if others experienced something similar?

Approximate cost: $1700