Damn Dealership! bad experience

ssqpolo · 07-15-2009, 03:36 PM

So I took my car in for an oil change (only because they're free). Normally, they're fine, did the job and that's it. This time, they had my car for over an hour and a half...THEN...when i got in my car, my AC was blasting, my synchrorev match was on, there were 3 more miles on my car, AND my oil temps were past 220. SO, that sucks. if you are only supposed to drive around the corner to the lift, I do not see how 3 miles could have been put on the car...1-2 miles MAYBE! sychro...not ur car, dont be pushing buttons, but even thats whatever. but the oil temps being so high...WTF. if the car was sitting for an hr, they should have been in the 100's. I didnt say anything because i just didnt feel like getting back and making a big thing. what should i do...if anything? I'm not super pissed, just upset.

Scott@FontanaNissan · 07-15-2009, 03:41 PM

You should have brought it to the service managers attention immediately.

GMZ · 07-15-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@FontanaNissan

You should have brought it to the service managers attention immediately.

This^, someone took a joyride. Thats why I pay for peace of mind by doing it myself. You should let us know the dealership so we can stay away.

CCCLXXZ · 07-15-2009, 03:44 PM

Based on your other post, I would recommend to find a new dealer in your area... there are like 8 within 20 miles of my home. I went to several before deciding which to purchase from and which to service at.

Nick

CrownR426 · 07-15-2009, 03:46 PM

Let them know!
If you want things done, you gotta do it yourself!

Scott@FontanaNissan · 07-15-2009, 03:49 PM

Dealerships can't fix a problem if they don't know it exists. Next time speak up, we need to know when this sort of thing happens so we can make sure it doesn't happen again!

gatorfast · 07-15-2009, 04:01 PM

I think you are kind of over-reacting.

1. Its hot as hell in Florida. Virtually every time I get my car back from an oil change the ac is blasting.
2. Oil temp was prob hot because they did a short road test (hence the 3 miles).

As far as the synchro rev engaged, yea thats annoying but whatever. Which dealership was this?

xiven · 07-15-2009, 04:02 PM

why would they need to do a road test for an oil change?

Diversion · 07-15-2009, 04:42 PM

I'd have raised hell.. I always make note of my mileage when I drop my car off anywhere. Since there no possible way to reverse the damage of being walked all over by joy-riding your car.. Perhaps they can give you free Ester oil changes or Synthetic changes without the additional cost.

Diversion · 07-15-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I think you are kind of over-reacting.

1. Its hot as hell in Florida. Virtually every time I get my car back from an oil change the ac is blasting.
2. Oil temp was prob hot because they did a short road test (hence the 3 miles).

As far as the synchro rev engaged, yea thats annoying but whatever. Which dealership was this?

There's no road test required for oil changes, especially 3 mile tests. They will drive a car around a dealership to get a tire sensor light cleared if one came up due to low tires.

GMZ · 07-15-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I think you are kind of over-reacting.

1. Its hot as hell in Florida. Virtually every time I get my car back from an oil change the ac is blasting.
2. Oil temp was prob hot because they did a short road test (hence the 3 miles).

As far as the synchro rev engaged, yea thats annoying but whatever. Which dealership was this?

No way. Were talking oil that is at most 90 degrees ambient when they put it in! And you only need to turn it on to make sure theres no leaks, no "road test". What the hell would they test for on the open road? Are they looking in the rearview for an oil slick? Even when its hot outside the oil temp doesnt get that hot in 3 miles unless I am getting on it.

Modshack · 07-15-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ssqpolo

So I took my car in for an oil change (only because they're free). :

You got exactly what you paid for. Want a different outcome? Do it yourself..

My dealer also gave ne free oil changes for life. It is highly unlikely that he'll ever see me on his doorstep to collect..

Forrest · 07-15-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I think you are kind of over-reacting.

1. Its hot as hell in Florida. Virtually every time I get my car back from an oil change the ac is blasting.
2. Oil temp was prob hot because they did a short road test (hence the 3 miles).

As far as the synchro rev engaged, yea thats annoying but whatever. Which dealership was this?

no sorry sir, he is UNDER reacting, he should have went there and gone ape sh!t. 3 miles my ***, thats tom foolery and shenagins.

Modshack · 07-15-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

no sorry sir, he is UNDER reacting, he should have went there and gone ape sh!t. 3 miles my ***, thats tom foolery and shenagins.

Ummmmm...He should be glad his dealer QC'd the work. Too many don't and you won't find out until you've dumped 5 qts of oil on the road 2 miles from the dealership.. Gimme a break!

CrownR426 · 07-15-2009, 05:22 PM

Well the OP is also a 2010 GTR Owner!
They should've treated him as a king at that Nissan Dealership.

07-15-2009, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	Damn Dealership! bad experience So I took my car in for an oil change (only because they're free). Normally, they're fine, did the job and that's it. This time, they had my car for over an hour and a half...THEN...when i got in my car, my AC was blasting, my synchrorev match was on, there were 3 more miles on my car, AND my oil temps were past 220. SO, that sucks. if you are only supposed to drive around the corner to the lift, I do not see how 3 miles could have been put on the car...1-2 miles MAYBE! sychro...not ur car, dont be pushing buttons, but even thats whatever. but the oil temps being so high...WTF. if the car was sitting for an hr, they should have been in the 100's. I didnt say anything because i just didnt feel like getting back and making a big thing. what should i do...if anything? I'm not super pissed, just upset.

07-15-2009, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 25	You should have brought it to the service managers attention immediately. __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

07-15-2009, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Let them know! If you want things done, you gotta do it yourself! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-15-2009, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 25	Dealerships can't fix a problem if they don't know it exists. Next time speak up, we need to know when this sort of thing happens so we can make sure it doesn't happen again! __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

07-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	I'd have raised hell.. I always make note of my mileage when I drop my car off anywhere. Since there no possible way to reverse the damage of being walked all over by joy-riding your car.. Perhaps they can give you free Ester oil changes or Synthetic changes without the additional cost. __________________ 09 370Z Touring + Sport + Nav (Status Elite Intakes) (Berk HFCs) (Invidia Q300 CBE) (Nismo Swaybars) 99 Civic Si (Daily Driver, completely unmolested stock rarity)

07-15-2009, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
CCCLXXZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 164 Drives: T/S/MB/6 370z Rep Power: 400	Based on your other post, I would recommend to find a new dealer in your area... there are like 8 within 20 miles of my home. I went to several before deciding which to purchase from and which to service at. Nick

07-15-2009, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
gatorfast Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoFla Posts: 120 Drives: Z4 M Coupe Rep Power: 289	I think you are kind of over-reacting. 1. Its hot as hell in Florida. Virtually every time I get my car back from an oil change the ac is blasting. 2. Oil temp was prob hot because they did a short road test (hence the 3 miles). As far as the synchro rev engaged, yea thats annoying but whatever. Which dealership was this?

07-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 43 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 293	why would they need to do a road test for an oil change?

07-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Well the OP is also a 2010 GTR Owner! They should've treated him as a king at that Nissan Dealership. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

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