Burned Again

My brakes have been grinding for 3 days. Brought my car to Meineke & Midas for estimate; Meineke - $384.26 and Midas $377.49... both for Front Pads & New Rotors. I got them down to $304.04 with Midas. I probably really didn't need the rotors or at least they could have been resurfaced. I'm pretty sure I got screwed. It just sucks that I have never found a mechanic I trust. My inspection is up next month and Midas said I need 4 new tires, which is probably true at least the fronts absolutely. I also have a long crack along almost the entire bottom. So in the next 7 weeks, I need another $600... oh and $105 for 2 year registration (I have a personalized license plate). Grand total = $1000 for my car in 7 weeks. Forgot about this... I think the desk guy did have a bit of remorse; he gave me a coupon for a free oil change as well as a free Full Service Car Wash ($19.50 Value - that's an expensive car wash) at a local car wash.

Took this photo at Taco Bell (gave him a bit of my 7 Layer Burrito):