Going off topic but:Your engine needs "flushed"? I understand radiator flushing and replacing trans fluid in an automatic trans but I don't know what an engine flush is. Do you? Maybe you should get a second opinion on this stuff.
Ever do any mechanical work yourself? I recall an uncle (now deceased) saying changing brake pads was a fairly easy job. I finally decided to try it about 6 months ago. The brake pads for my car only cost about $20 at Advance Auto Parts. Doing it yourself can definitely save money if you have some mechanical aptitude, some tools, and are willing to delve into it.
The Internet can be helpful. Tutorials or guides for some of these automotive maintenance and repair tasks can be found via Google searches and videos for many tasks can be found on YouTube.com.
I might not have used the right words when saying engine flush. There are three things that need to be flushed. I think it might actually be my oil tank in order to get the slush from 80000 miles out of it. Anyways, I have a friend who knows a lot about cars and I showed him the list of recommended procedures and he agreed that my car was around the mileage where all those things needed to be done.
And yes, I have done a lot of physical work in my life, but all of it was construction type work. Roofing, french drains, sewer lines, etc.. I would do it myself, as far as the brake pads, but I don't know jack about cars and I want to make sure it is done right and have a place that guarantees the work done. Besides, by doing 3 or 4 of these at one time, I will be getting a 30% discount, which means one of the procedures will basically be done for free.
