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ChatGPT saved me $1800.

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Driving to work last week and the check engine light comes on in my newer car, heart drops, immediately take it to the dealership. Later that day I get the text and open it to a $1800 quote to replace the exhaust manifold, stomach churns. Take a breath and snapshot the screen, send it to ChatGPT. I…

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  1. 2026-09-01 10:38 · r/ChatGPT
    ChatGPT saved me $1800.

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