[Beethoven]

So here's the damage: battery $154, alternator (rebuilt) $289, labor 4.5 h = $535. So they obviously backed off from the quote the gave me. Not sure whether I should be happy with a rebuilt instead of new alternator. Opinions? The didn't repair the light switch, as I told them to hold off.
The oil change was $182 but: they filled it up so high that that it's three inches over the top mark of the dipstick. I don't smell any burning oil, but do I damage the engine with that amount of oil? My car typically doesn't lose even a quart of oil over 2000 miles, so that oil is staying in there. Do I have to drain it out?
Jeez, you think they would at least get an oil change right!
Oh, they also found a rodents nest around the master cylinder--I haven't seen it myself yet, and I doubt there are mice in my garage (2nd floor of a big condo garage) but just in case, what's the best way to get rid of them?
Car runs smooth, but seems a little sluggish, maybe just my imagination.
Glad that's all behind me.
Best thing was to get the support of this board, and of the gang around Chicago in particular. Can't beat that.