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Recommended service notice...
Got a notice from the dealership that it's almost time for my 12,000 mile service. The notice says the service includes:
All for $47.95, and they'll throw in an external carwash.
Ummm, I think I'll pass....
All for $47.95, and they'll throw in an external carwash.
Ummm, I think I'll pass....
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Originally Posted by unchained
Got a notice from the dealership that it's almost time for my 12,000 mile service. The notice says the service includes:
All for $47.95, and they'll throw in an external carwash.
Ummm, I think I'll pass....
All for $47.95, and they'll throw in an external carwash.
Ummm, I think I'll pass....
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Hey, do you think maybe after they rotate my tires that I won't scrape my nose everytime I leave my driveway anymore?? 
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Sounds like a good deal to me. Especially if they are gonna
"adjust" the parking brake. Have you checked yours lately?
If it's weak, the "adjust" process involves removing the rear caliper
brackets and rotors. I'd hold them to their promise.
Then ask them for a discount cause they couldn't rotate the tires!
"adjust" the parking brake. Have you checked yours lately?
If it's weak, the "adjust" process involves removing the rear caliper
brackets and rotors. I'd hold them to their promise.
Then ask them for a discount cause they couldn't rotate the tires!
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Originally Posted by unchained
Hey, do you think maybe after they rotate my tires that I won't scrape my nose everytime I leave my driveway anymore??
Oh and by the way, the service guy should pay you for the ROAD TEST
Last edited by mowton; Nov 23, 2004 at 10:39 PM.
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Sounds like a typical dealership form letter. But, if they will do the oil change with Mobil 1 Synthetic for that price, its not a bad deal.
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Those notices are funny, you'll get there ask for a quote. It will be 3 times more than you think. You'll show them the card you got, and they'll say or read the fine print, "most cars". Vettes are not MOST cars.
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It was just a bit of humor, guys. Notice the bold print.
I think the grease fittings are sealed, so they can't lube. You can't rotate the tires. And no way are they taking my car on a road test! And I'd prefer they didn't wash it either.
I'm sure it was a form letter, but it just struck me as funny, considering the fact that it reference my "2004 Chevrolet Corvette" at the top.
I think the grease fittings are sealed, so they can't lube. You can't rotate the tires. And no way are they taking my car on a road test! And I'd prefer they didn't wash it either.
I'm sure it was a form letter, but it just struck me as funny, considering the fact that it reference my "2004 Chevrolet Corvette" at the top.
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Rotate Tires? 
We don't need no stinking rotate tires! 
It was either a form letter offer or these people just don't know Vettes.
Be careful, be verrrry verrry careful.
Regards
We don't need no stinking rotate tires! It was either a form letter offer or these people just don't know Vettes.
Be careful, be verrrry verrry careful.
Regards
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I am amazed at the number of time that I have been told that the tires on my Corvette need to be rotated. I have taken my car in for recalls, and other warranty work, and the advisor tells me the records show I have never had my tires rotated. I just tell them I'll do it myself.
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That would be a good price just for the oil change...... But being it is just a form letter, when you rolled in in your Vette and they realized that Mobil 1 is on the menu... The price would really go up. It would be fun to show up with the letter and ask for the oil change as advertised 
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Originally Posted by mowton
If Mobil 1 then oil/filter change alone is $59 here in New York. As about the rotating of the tires? Wash about $5. Sounds like a deal!
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Rotating tires instructions for C5.
1.) Rev engine to about 3500rpm.
2.) Release clutch while simultaneously pressing accelerator to floor.
3.) Tires will rotate, and produce smoke.
4.) Repeat as needed whenever you are in a bad mood.
1.) Rev engine to about 3500rpm.
2.) Release clutch while simultaneously pressing accelerator to floor.
3.) Tires will rotate, and produce smoke.
4.) Repeat as needed whenever you are in a bad mood.
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Sounds like one of those letters where it says that the dealership has just been looking everywhere for a (insert your car here) and has been authorized to buy it back from you at a premium price. This way you can be in a new (insert what dealer sells here) without having to come up with any money!! I thought it was cool when Hudson Toyota sends me one of those letters stating that they've been looking everywhere for a 1999 Corvette and will buy it back on a particular day so that I can be in a new Toyota. Might have to trade up to a Camry or Corolla, huh?
