Paul M.
Midas adds 9% fee for "Consumable Products"
In my last two invoices from Midas, I noticed an extra fee for "Consumable Products". The amount was 9% of the subtotal for parts and labour. Since the only obvious "consumable products" were the oil added plus any parts that I purchased, that cost was already included under "Parts". This did not make sense. The woman at the desk was not able to give me a rational explanation, but what she seemed to be saying was that this charge was for wear-and-tear on their tools! In my opinion this is obscene! What justification do they have for adding 9% for wear and tear on their tools ... especially given that the subtotal included the oil, which is not a tool? Why don't they add a surcharge for rent? Or use of their toilet? It's obvious to me that they are counting on customers not noticing this on their invoice and simply paying a hidden 9% "junk fee"! BEWARE when dealing with Midas (in Canada in any case)!


