Lifetime Oil Changes
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Racer
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Yes, that is a dealer sales gimmick, and several dealers of various makes advertise "free lifetime oil changes" in the Washington, DC metro area. It has nothing to do w/ GM corporate, and it is only good at the selling dealer for the original owner.
It's important to always remember that dealer's are independent businesses, and they sell all kinds of add-ons.
It's important to always remember that dealer's are independent businesses, and they sell all kinds of add-ons.
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Safety Car
Buyer beware. Lesson of life. I'd advise you to swallow the bitterness and move on. Dwelling on it will only remove your joy in owning the car. Life's too short and $1500 over the life of the car isn't worth losing sleep and peace of mind over.
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Everyone has some sort of this thing happen about something at one point or another.
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mksz51 (09-22-2016)
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Burning Brakes
The selling dealer "misled" me on initially saying that they would give me the Military / Veterans Discount and when the car was delivered and I went to finalize the transaction, they told me that it would not be applied!
This is why I refuse to return there for any service.
This is why I refuse to return there for any service.
And as a vet myself, had the dealership reneged on the military discount I would've refused to accept the car and went another dealer.
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Rebel Yell (09-23-2016)
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Yes, that is a dealer sales gimmick, and several dealers of various makes advertise "free lifetime oil changes" in the Washington, DC metro area. It has nothing to do w/ GM corporate, and it is only good at the selling dealer for the original owner.
It's important to always remember that dealer's are independent businesses, and they sell all kinds of add-ons.
It's important to always remember that dealer's are independent businesses, and they sell all kinds of add-ons.
Recall when we bought our Nissan Murano they had already added a magic protectant and etched anti-theft markings on the windows. Can't recall the exact amount they wanted but used that in my final negotiations! After agreeing on a price this extra cost of that dealer "option" was raised! Said I would not pay and I'd walk away (and I would) if that cost was not removed! Lots of discussion between the salesman and sales manager but they took the cost off!
That is why I enjoyed the buying experience at Kerbeck! They stated the price over the phone and that is what I paid!
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Melting Slicks
#28
Drifting
You get oil changes free for two years. How long do you expect to keep this car and how many miles do you expect to put on year? You may only change it once a year after the second year so not a huge expense. If having paid for oil changes in advance to a dealer you can't stand irks you so much then have them do the oil changes but nothing else. They aren't really making any money on oil changes anyway, especially when they are paid at reduced rate by GM for the covered oil changes. Obviously you can go to another dealer to get the oil changes done for the first two years too. If you keep the car after that have them done at the place you purchased the car and any other maintenance or repairs done elsewhere. Also, don't hate the service department because of something the sales department did to you.
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No need to think otherwise. I understand you're not happy with the sales staff, but I would still go back for the free oil changes. It looks to me like you've paid for them, and if you don't you'll lose more money. However, it's your decision.