LOLZ at Dealerships - Toyota Yaris Forums

andru47 · 11-30-2009, 07:14 PM

Just got back from the Dealership for my 15K mile service. I laugh at the stuff they try to sell you. I just wanted my synthetic oil change and my tire rotation.
The guy comes back telling me that I should get my rear brakes cleaned and adjusted. My tires balanced. And some "Induction cleaning" because there was carbon buildup. The price tags respectively were $45, $23, and $120. I called my uncle told him the stuff and he gave me the wisdom talk. Went back to the dealer and said, look I just want my standard maintenance, the oil change and rotation. Oh and I'm gonna need it in writing that my car has carbon buildup so I can go claim warranty from Toyota and get a new engine. He responds oh no no, this is just a preventive service and has to do with the intake not with the engine. I said OK, just give me my standard maintenance thanks. These guys really crack me up. Trying to sell me all that crap. I might just go to my trusted mechanic and have him take a look at it. Make sure everything is tip top for holiday travels.

Cheers!

schleppy · 11-30-2009, 09:20 PM

Avoid dealers at all cost. The only thing you should return to the dealer is for a warranty issue, or to buy a part you can't find anywhere else.

posaunemeister · 11-30-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by schleppy

Avoid dealers at all cost. The only thing you should return to the dealer is for a warranty issue, or to buy a part you can't find anywhere else.

Amen.

why? · 12-01-2009, 02:02 AM

I don't know where you guys get this crap from. I've never had a dealer try to sell me insane stuff like that.

supmet · 12-01-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

I don't know where you guys get this crap from. I've never had a dealer try to sell me insane stuff like that.

dealerships and auto shops are usually pretty good at "picking their prey"

kac · 12-01-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

I don't know where you guys get this crap from. I've never had a dealer try to sell me insane stuff like that.

lucky you...

ddongbap · 12-01-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

I don't know where you guys get this crap from. I've never had a dealer try to sell me insane stuff like that.

x2.

Dealers are there to make money. They're people too. No need to be rude to them. Just say, No thanks.

RedRide · 12-01-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

x2.

Dealers are there to make money. They're people too. No need to be rude to them. Just say, No thanks.

There is a big difference between honestly making money and blatently ripping people off.
Sadly, many dealers practice the latter and they deserve no politeness when this happens.

ddongbap · 12-03-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRide

There is a big difference between honestly making money and blatently ripping people off.
Sadly, many dealers practice the latter and they deserve no politeness when this happens.

People are still people. Dealerships are dealerships. You can be as impolite to a building as you want. But people are just doing as they're told.

b_hickman11 · 12-03-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

People are still people. Dealerships are dealerships. You can be as impolite to a building as you want. But people are just doing as they're told.

So what do you call them?

advocate · 12-01-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

I don't know where you guys get this crap from. I've never had a dealer try to sell me insane stuff like that.

Then you live in Perfectland, USA because dealers everywhere else grab your balls early on and latch on like leeches.

SilverBack · 12-01-2009, 02:35 AM

Dealers will never get it. Can't tell you how many times they've tried to hustle me, knowing damn well I've been there before and won't deal with their bullshit. Imagine going in for an oil change and tire rotation and hearing "..we'll do that and change your air and cabin filters too, all for $119.99". Those filters cost a total of only around $30 and each one takes less than a minute to install. 30K comprehensive service my ass. How bout I follow you around and ask you stupid questions for an hour? How much would that cost?

JumpmanYaris · 12-03-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

How bout I follow you around and ask you stupid questions for an hour? How much would that cost?

OMG

Hell naw this is by far one of the fuuniest threads but it is true lol they crack me up

JumpmanYaris · 12-03-2009, 04:33 PM

Oh jojo they probably try to charge u per answer

i say $30 per answer

SilverBack · 12-03-2009, 10:18 PM

I think we can all just agree that all dealerships suck, especially when it comes to work that we can't do ourselves for whatever reason. I have plenty of know-how, but still have to envy those who have the tools, equipment, and space to handle all their car issues at home.

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

Oh jojo they probably try to charge u per answer

i say $30 per answer

No problem, I'll just run through an entire analysis and history of the Yaris in 59 mins, and then go off-topic with a question on Canadian weather. Free service FTW

JumpmanYaris · 12-03-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by advocate

Then you live in Perfectland, USA because dealers everywhere else grab your balls early on and latch on like leeches.

LMFAO

tristan · 12-01-2009, 05:14 AM

Haha, I also had my 15k service yesterday! They recommended the tire balancing and induction cleaning too, I said 'not today' and that was it lol
Which dealership did you go to?

Phaeton · 12-01-2009, 01:45 PM

I must have the only honest dealer in the U.S.
I've had 2 years free oil changes since I bought the car, and they have never asked me for extra services. I get free alignment and rotation every 6 months also.

11-30-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
andru47 View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris 3DR LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 139	LOLZ at Dealerships Just got back from the Dealership for my 15K mile service. I laugh at the stuff they try to sell you. I just wanted my synthetic oil change and my tire rotation. The guy comes back telling me that I should get my rear brakes cleaned and adjusted. My tires balanced. And some "Induction cleaning" because there was carbon buildup. The price tags respectively were $45, $23, and $120. I called my uncle told him the stuff and he gave me the wisdom talk. Went back to the dealer and said, look I just want my standard maintenance, the oil change and rotation. Oh and I'm gonna need it in writing that my car has carbon buildup so I can go claim warranty from Toyota and get a new engine. He responds oh no no, this is just a preventive service and has to do with the intake not with the engine. I said OK, just give me my standard maintenance thanks. These guys really crack me up. Trying to sell me all that crap. I might just go to my trusted mechanic and have him take a look at it. Make sure everything is tip top for holiday travels. Cheers! __________________ My Yaris: The Azure

12-01-2009, 02:02 AM	#4
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I don't know where you guys get this crap from. I've never had a dealer try to sell me insane stuff like that. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

12-01-2009, 02:35 AM	#12
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Dealers will never get it. Can't tell you how many times they've tried to hustle me, knowing damn well I've been there before and won't deal with their bullshit. Imagine going in for an oil change and tire rotation and hearing "..we'll do that and change your air and cabin filters too, all for $119.99". Those filters cost a total of only around $30 and each one takes less than a minute to install. 30K comprehensive service my ass. How bout I follow you around and ask you stupid questions for an hour? How much would that cost? __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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11-30-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Avoid dealers at all cost. The only thing you should return to the dealer is for a warranty issue, or to buy a part you can't find anywhere else.

12-01-2009, 05:14 AM	#17
tristan it's been a while View User's Garage Drives: 2009 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 110	Haha, I also had my 15k service yesterday! They recommended the tire balancing and induction cleaning too, I said 'not today' and that was it lol Which dealership did you go to?

12-01-2009, 01:45 PM	#18
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	I must have the only honest dealer in the U.S. I've had 2 years free oil changes since I bought the car, and they have never asked me for extra services. I get free alignment and rotation every 6 months also.