GD, when did oil changes become so expensive?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by detroiter

The Toyota dealership by my house does regular oil changes for $9.95. Total comes out to $12 and some change.

It started out as a limited time promotional and the demand was so strong, that they actually just kept it as an everyday deal with no coupon needed. They use genuine Toyota filters too. I always changed my own oil before, but I can't even do it anywhere close as cheap as that on my own. They also top off all fluids as well.

And I thought the place I go is cheap ($14.95 + disposal fee, 'shop & supplies' , + tax = a total of $20.00 (even) out the door).