So who here trusts the dealer for maintenance? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BlueDubbinTDI · 02-09-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaiseric

You let them wash your car?

No I didn't. I didn't even think to say anything about a wash. It just showed up washed, and it wasn't molested so I didn't complain lol

z3ro · 02-09-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by husker741

You gotta do it 4-note style.

*DO NOT WASH* 1 on the windshield, 1 on the rear windshield, 1 on the driver window, 1 on the headlight.

Good to know... after reading this thread though it doesn't seem like I'll be headed back to the dealer for much..

MstrSHAKE · 02-09-2014, 10:35 AM

Lol this thread is so discouraging as I have to go because my handbrake decided to give out. Ugh, going to try going in as a walk on with no appointment. I'm already anticipating the worst lol.

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cdubs91 · 02-09-2014, 02:43 PM

I do my own free services since I work at my dealer. I'm pretty confident at myself lol.

Lawnik · 02-09-2014, 02:49 PM

Never, every chance I gave them in the past with other cars has taught me not to trust them. Caused more issues then solved.

Red John · 02-09-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaiseric

You let them wash your car?

My dealer will wash my car for free any time I want them to, I've taken advantage of it several times.

your experience may vary

tonystewart · 02-09-2014, 03:40 PM

Has anyone had a good experience at a dealership with their FRS/BRZ/GT86?

Gaiseric · 02-09-2014, 06:58 PM

My dealership will also wash my car for free... By running it through a car wash and creating swirls of dooooooom. Hence me asking why anyone would let them do such a thing.

humfrz · 02-09-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tonystewart

Has anyone had a good experience at a dealership with their FRS/BRZ/GT86?

Yes, my first oil change was done proper at a dealer ....

humfrz

MeFryRice · 02-09-2014, 08:17 PM

The service advisors at the dealership I visit suck. The tech texts me if he has any questions and knows not to have my car washed. He's an enthusiast as well which helps. I don't worry about him beating the living hell out of it.

Ralph Spoilsport · 02-09-2014, 08:19 PM

Mrs Spoilsport's wrx was due for an oil change that I did not have time to do, so I told here "this once, take it to the dealer". She comes home about $130 poorer because they talked her into a $65 cabin filter replacement, as well. But I really got pissed when I looked at the car and discovered that a) the engine under cover was not installed correctly, b) the wrong oil filter (the larger diameter non-turbo) was used and c) non-synthetic oil was put in (but we were charged for synthetic). Subaru synthetic is very light in color and has a different odor than the non-synthetic stuff. It's pretty easy to tell.

n2oinferno · 02-09-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Spoilsport

Mrs Spoilsport's wrx was due for an oil change that I did not have time to do, so I told here "this once, take it to the dealer". She comes home about $130 poorer because they talked her into a $65 cabin filter replacement, as well. But I really got pissed when I looked at the car and discovered that a) the engine under cover was not installed correctly, b) the wrong oil filter (the larger diameter non-turbo) was used and c) non-synthetic oil was put in (but we were charged for synthetic). Subaru synthetic is very light in color and has a different odor than the non-synthetic stuff. It's pretty easy to tell.

So you brought it back and complained right?

I typically don't bother letting Toyota do anything to the Camry for the most part. Mainly because I can go to Firestone and get an oil change for less money if I'm feeling lazy, and I can watch them do it if I want to. Oh, and because it's a Camry and in two years they haven't fucked me over yet, so I guess they have that going for them.

Ralph Spoilsport · 02-09-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

So you brought it back and complained right?

Not worth the conflict. Nothing they did actually caused any damage and we had plans to trade that car in. Just sort of a friendly reminder why I still do my own maintenance.

n2oinferno · 02-09-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Spoilsport

Not worth the conflict. Nothing they did actually caused any damage and we had plans to trade that car in. Just sort of a friendly reminder why I still do my own maintenance.

At the very least it's worth a call to corporate to let them know of the subpar service. If people don't complain it just gives them more reason to do be lax and do a shit job.

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