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

tzhu07 · 02-08-2014, 08:09 PM

Pretty simply question.

The purchase of an FR-S comes with free oil changes for a period. Who here would rather just do it themselves and pay for it themselves?

Turkish · 02-08-2014, 08:26 PM

For me it depends on the dealer, I have experience with both Subaru dealers around where I live and both have excellent service departments with very competent techs. However, if I were in an FR-S there are only a small handful of Toyota/Scion dealers I would feel safe taking it to in my area. However, if I had to pay for oil changes I would be doing it myself.

zooki · 02-08-2014, 09:21 PM

My dealer have me the oil & filter and let me do it myself. Pretty cool. They also changed some stuff using their Techstream computer for free also. Of course I've spent enough money with them...

BlueDubbinTDI · 02-08-2014, 09:26 PM

Mine did a fine job, including the surprise wash, when I got them to do my free 7500 mile service at 3700. I plan to do my own at 10k and then start a normal schedule with them on the correct pace at the free 15k. I'd recommend my dealer at least.

Gaiseric · 02-08-2014, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueDubbinTDI

Mine did a fine job, including the surprise wash, when I got them to do my free 7500 mile service at 3700. I plan to do my own at 10k and then start a normal schedule with them on the correct pace at the free 15k. I'd recommend my dealer at least.

You let them wash your car?

Wes · 02-08-2014, 10:14 PM

I'm sure they can just change the oil. I tell them to not wash. Still I get paranoid about them forgetting and just washing sometimes. I would raise hell.

husker741 · 02-08-2014, 10:17 PM

I have built a good relationship with the service manager, my service writer, and my technician and know all of them by name. They know exactly who I am when I call in. I suggest doing the same. If you have a good relationship with them then I feel they might be more likely to take care of you.

z3ro · 02-08-2014, 10:41 PM

I'm kinda in the same boat; my 5k is coming up which would be my first free oil change. With the deals on this forum for the full Motul fluid change i might just do it myself. Last time i went in there for a warranty issue they washed it when i asked them not to

husker741 · 02-08-2014, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z3ro

I'm kinda in the same boat; my 5k is coming up which would be my first free oil change. With the deals on this forum for the full Motul fluid change i might just do it myself. Last time i went in there for a warranty issue they washed it when i asked them not to

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.

Namuna · 02-09-2014, 12:41 AM

Sadly, I don't trust the dealership I bought mine at...I'll be checking on others and hopefully will find one that I can trust.

Really sucks that you can't trust the same dealership that you buy the car from to do service for it.

Takumi788 · 02-09-2014, 02:01 AM

Unless its something serious or covered under warranty my baby will never see the dealership again. They can throw all the free oil changes they want.

When any mechanic gets a sports car to do any work on the feel the need to "test drive" it. Not to mention wash it with the same rag they used on that mud covered jeep that came in before.

humfrz · 02-09-2014, 02:52 AM

Quote:

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.

......and in at least two languages .....

humfrz · 02-09-2014, 03:23 AM

I trust the local dealer, but, I do:

place a "do not wash" sign on the dash

mark the filter so I can tell if it has been changed

check the oil level when they are finished

start it up and check for leaks around the filter and glance under the car around the drain plug for drips

Yep, I trust the dealership ....

RevoG · 02-09-2014, 07:15 AM

No I don't. Did one service there and it has never gone back. I do it all myself now then I know it is done right.

02-08-2014, 08:09 PM	#1
tzhu07 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: WA Posts: 189 Thanks: 1 Thanked 103 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So who here trusts the dealer for maintenance? Pretty simply question. The purchase of an FR-S comes with free oil changes for a period. Who here would rather just do it themselves and pay for it themselves?

02-08-2014, 09:21 PM	#3
zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealer have me the oil & filter and let me do it myself. Pretty cool. They also changed some stuff using their Techstream computer for free also. Of course I've spent enough money with them... __________________ 2016 4Runner Tail edition 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 2013 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax 1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke, the tow rig 1969 Mustang, the fast car....(:

02-09-2014, 12:41 AM	#10
Namuna Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: NY/NJ Posts: 273 Thanks: 182 Thanked 173 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sadly, I don't trust the dealership I bought mine at...I'll be checking on others and hopefully will find one that I can trust. Really sucks that you can't trust the same dealership that you buy the car from to do service for it. __________________ --- --- Namunas' FR-S Journal

02-09-2014, 07:15 AM	#14
RevoG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 MT Location: Dubai Posts: 168 Thanks: 32 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No I don't. Did one service there and it has never gone back. I do it all myself now then I know it is done right. __________________ JR Supercharger, JR RS Pulley, JR Oil cooler, JDL UEL header, Dual resonated 3" JDL Overpipe Front pipe, Perrin 3" resonated cat back exhaust, Upgraded Koyorad radiator, ECUTek tune, Enkei RS05RR 18x9.5, Bridgestone RE003 265/35/18, KW V3 Coilovers, Valenti sequential taillights, Kartboy short shifter kit

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Skip the dealer and do your own 15K maintenance for $55.87!	YourFearlessLeader	Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)	38	11-20-2013 11:54 AM
Would you buy a car from a dealer that stuck a dealer (ad) plaque or sticker on cars?	HitTheGas	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	49	04-29-2013 04:37 PM
Maintenance schedule issues with dealer	russv	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	8	01-25-2013 11:40 PM
Servicing my FR-S at Subaru dealer rather than Scion dealer	dnL	Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)	25	08-28-2012 08:25 AM
Best Dealer for Free Scheduled Maintenance in SOCAL Area?	nyanpire	Southern California	6	08-09-2012 09:40 PM

02-08-2014, 09:26 PM	#4
BlueDubbinTDI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2012 MCS Location: Jax, FL Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 943 Thanked 570 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine did a fine job, including the surprise wash, when I got them to do my free 7500 mile service at 3700. I plan to do my own at 10k and then start a normal schedule with them on the correct pace at the free 15k. I'd recommend my dealer at least.

02-08-2014, 10:14 PM	#6
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm sure they can just change the oil. I tell them to not wash. Still I get paranoid about them forgetting and just washing sometimes. I would raise hell.

02-08-2014, 10:17 PM	#7
husker741 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 3,272 Thanks: 1,278 Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have built a good relationship with the service manager, my service writer, and my technician and know all of them by name. They know exactly who I am when I call in. I suggest doing the same. If you have a good relationship with them then I feel they might be more likely to take care of you.

02-08-2014, 10:41 PM	#8
z3ro Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 626 Thanks: 209 Thanked 409 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm kinda in the same boat; my 5k is coming up which would be my first free oil change. With the deals on this forum for the full Motul fluid change i might just do it myself. Last time i went in there for a warranty issue they washed it when i asked them not to

02-09-2014, 03:23 AM	#13
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I trust the local dealer, but, I do: place a "do not wash" sign on the dash mark the filter so I can tell if it has been changed check the oil level when they are finished start it up and check for leaks around the filter and glance under the car around the drain plug for drips Yep, I trust the dealership ....

User Name		Remember Me?
Password