on't trust it just anyone
Concerned about service
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Cruising
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From: Massapequa Park New York
Concerned about service
This is our second Vette. First was a '64 now a '07. We were given this car by one of our children. It has been a long time since we had to think of servicing/maintaining such a prize. So, the question is, who do I take my car to and feel like it is in good hands? Local Dealers ( and there are many) all have some pretty negative customer reviews. I have used a local service for my family car and am pleased with the results and all are qualified mechanics however this would be the only Vette in their experience.
Bottom line here... whom do I trust?
Bottom line here... whom do I trust?
Le Mans Master
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Are there any corvette clubs anywhere near where you live? If so, talk with them and get some suggestions where to go for service etc. They should know who to either recommend or avoid.
Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
This is our second Vette. First was a '64 now a '07. We were given this car by one of our children. It has been a long time since we had to think of servicing/maintaining such a prize. So, the question is, who do I take my car to and feel like it is in good hands? Local Dealers ( and there are many) all have some pretty negative customer reviews. I have used a local service for my family car and am pleased with the results and all are qualified mechanics however this would be the only Vette in their experience.
Bottom line here... whom do I trust?
Bottom line here... whom do I trust?
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Maintenance?
I know everyone can't work on their cars and at my age it isn't as easy as it used to be, but try to do what you can yourself. Corvettes are pretty reliable cars so unless something odd happens you should only need general maintenance. I don't trust just anyone working on my car so I do everything I can myself. You can get a lot of help and advice on this forum and there are a lot of videos on YouTube that might help you with certain jobs.
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I trust my local dealer with my car. Guess I'm lucky, it's Kerbeck. Now that the oil change is $19.95 (Dexos) I just can't do it myself.
I agree with the above, check your local clubs. They'll surely recommend someone you can trust.
Congrats and good luck with the new car.
I agree with the above, check your local clubs. They'll surely recommend someone you can trust.
Congrats and good luck with the new car.
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You can try posting on your Regional Forum for recommended local shops.
Unfortunately there seems to be many more incompetent dealer-shops than good ones.
Rule of thumb: only go to a dealer for warranty work.
Unfortunately there seems to be many more incompetent dealer-shops than good ones.
Rule of thumb: only go to a dealer for warranty work.
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