I went into the dealership for the 40k mile service which involved some fluid changes, tire rotation and brake wear test. I walked out of there $1300 poorer, after they nickel and dimed me for a bunch of other things that came up during the inspection. I even turned down some of the “suggested services.” I won’t be going back there again. Anyone else get this treatment?

  • lmaoleorii@alien.topB
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    This! I don’t. I kept their devices (gave them away to a mechanic) (looked up the brand - $1,300 or so - recording devices) they left in my car after they drove it around for 200+ miles. They never even called about it 😂. Win some, you lose some.

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      1 year ago

      You mean the diagnostic computers…like Snap-On…you do know that some mechanics bring their own tools/boxes to work right?! Just don’t go there…don’t take a working man/woman’s stuff.

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        1 year ago

        Maybe don’t drive a customer’s vehicle over 200 miles and they will return your equipment when you leave it in their car instead of assuming it was a gift.

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        Yeah. Also it’s not the mechanic fucking a person over. It’s the “service advisors” that get paid for additional things they sell.

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          Where does the service writer get some of that information from? Things like “the brakes are worn” or fluids are “leaking.”

          Hint: the mechanic

          The mechanic might not get the bonus part of it, but they will make their money on what it pays to do that service that was sold.

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          Most dealers don’t do that anymore for this exact reason. I’m sure they will bonus for some things but it won’t be off gross revenue on the ticket. I was a service writer in a different life.

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      You kept a mechanic’s $1,300 diagnostic tool(s)?

      Nah, that’s one you should 100% feel bad about. Keep the salesperson’s laptop next time.