[QUOTE] OKay. . thanks for setting me straight, guys. The dealership actually wanted 0+tax to change 'em. Maybe they are cheap on oil changes but expensive on major work, I don't know. Didn't think to get an estimate from an independent shop at the time, 'cos I figured if it's in that ballpark I'll see if I can wait. Guess I'll start looking around now. Any recommendations for Seattle- area shops are welcome.[/QUOTE] You cannot go wrong with http://www.high-road.com I've known these guys since about '87 or '88. Eric