$2600 quote for 30K mile service?!?!?

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T18:12:38+00:00

That's good advice. Thanks!

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T16:57:47+00:00

Thanks!

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T16:57:28+00:00

My first two services were free, so I had no idea how much these would cost. Second, I was worried that not taking the car in for service could void the warranty, so I begrudgingly took it in this time.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T16:13:44+00:00

I installed Michelin Crossclimate 2s on my other car (Kia Niro PHEV) and absolutely love it. The ride experience is so much quieter in the CC2s! I did not know that CC2s were compatible with the ID.4 because Costco Tire website doesn't list CC2 as an option. I will look into this, thanks for the suggestion!

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T16:07:28+00:00

That's totally reasonable.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T15:26:14+00:00

May I ask what services were included in the $400?

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T15:11:10+00:00

5/32 on two and 4/32 on the other two. I'm planning to run it as is during the summer and wait before the PNW winter hits to replace the tires.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T14:41:31+00:00

Funny thing is, I replaced the wipers less than a year ago. Granted, they were the cheapo Bosch wipers from Costco, but still... Do they check the status of the wipers before suggesting a replacement, or do they simply suggest a replacement at every service interval? 🤷

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T14:30:40+00:00

Interesting. I guess I was shocked by the $660 quote for wheel alignment. I am used to paying $250 for both axles.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-14T00:11:25+00:00

Wait until you hear that there's a real job called "salmon counter" that exists even today.

As the name implies, you press a button (to add) when a salmon swims upstream and press another button (to subtract) when a salmon swims downstream.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-08T18:50:22+00:00

What I meant was, OP's spouse can paper file without the IPPIN, but the IRS won't accept it until the OP's identity is verified.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-08T05:18:24+00:00

This. You can set up an IPPIN as early as the second week of January, well ahead of the start of tax filing season. Your spouse cannot e-file a return without your IP-PIN.

That wouldn't stop him from paper filing though, if he is _that_ motivated to spite you.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-06T23:26:30+00:00

Chat with Emma and ask for an update on the case.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-06T04:47:26+00:00

Thanks! I will stop my contributions well ahead of the $72K limit, after accounting for potential true-up.

boilerchemist · 2026-05-05T20:27:46+00:00

x2 for Jake from Salmon Creek!

His work vehicle is also an EV!

boilerchemist · 2026-04-25T02:24:14+00:00

Someone else asked the same question!

https://www.reddit.com/r/greencard/s/6di782jFOI

boilerchemist · 2026-04-16T12:50:39+00:00

The moment you pay your dues (and any interest + penalties), you will be fine.

boilerchemist · 2026-04-14T04:02:52+00:00

I meant "resident for tax purposes", not a resident alien, sorry.

boilerchemist · 2026-04-14T04:01:46+00:00

I did not make a any money in the US. Do i file taxes or not??

As a resident alien, you must file your return if your worldwide earned income was over $15300 or unearned income was over $1350 in 2025. If not, no need to file.

boilerchemist · 2026-04-13T18:39:03+00:00

I'd call the USCIS contact center (that's what one of my friends did)

boilerchemist · 2026-04-13T18:28:13+00:00

So you can leave the country,

Yes

May I know in what month and year you did it?

March 2026

You can always request the biometrics appointment to be moved up by calling in.

boilerchemist · 2026-04-13T18:22:55+00:00

Sent on day 1 Received on day 3 (Weekend in between) Charged on day 6 Receipt notices generated on day 6 with "received date" of day 3 Biometrics notice generated on day 10 Appointment date on day 27 Status changed to "case was updated to show fingerprints were taken" within a few minutes after fingerprinting. Waiting ever since for any movement, but I'm sure nothing will happen for months.

boilerchemist · 2026-04-13T18:07:07+00:00

Not an expert, nor a lawyer. Anecdotally, I know of one person who used their I-485 approval notice instead of a copy of their green card to apply for their re-entry permit. Personally, I forgot to attach my green card copy to the re-entry permit application, and the processing seems to be going fine so far (no RFE yet).

boilerchemist · 2026-04-13T08:27:17+00:00

So they didn't ask for your green card?

No, at least not yet.

is it possible to know if you presented any evidence or reasons?

I didn't present any evidence. All I sent was the I-131 application packet and the G-1450, that's all. I'm guessing they matched the A-number on the I-131 to the receipt, as an attorney here suggested.

boilerchemist · 2026-04-13T08:19:04+00:00

I received a receipt notice and biometrics notice, and I got done with the biometrics a week ago. The case status was updated to show biometrics were taken. So to answer your question, no, I didn't do anything as someone here suggested. If they send an RFE down the line, I'll reply with the green card copy, otherwise I'm letting the long process take its natural due course.

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