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Sabine Joseph

‘1,200+ is my rent’: Driver of an ‘06 Toyota Avalon gets quoted $1,243 to fix brake pads. Then she decides to do it herself

In a viral video, Kira (@therealest_kira), who writes in the caption that she drives a ‘06 Toyota Avalon, says she went to the mechanic to see how much it would cost to get her brakes and rotors replaced. “Tell me why it’s $1,243.24?” she says. 

She notes that the parts on their own probably only cost “like $300 max.” She says rather than pay the mechanic, she will be utilizing YouTube University for the first time. 

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