Anyone say "no thanks" to the dealer wash?
#32
Originally Posted by big daddy d
You have to take the car in clean. I mean spotless .
That way they get the sense that you respect your car. Then they will too.
They'll get in and think "whoa, this guy is **** - I better be careful". Also, they know then that you pay attention to your car and know your car and they will be more careful cos if they f' it up you'll tag em for it.
Too many people take their car in dirty thinking that the mechanics will get it dirty anyway. Then the shop thinks "He treats his car like dirt so why don't we do the same". It's not a conscious thought mind you, but it's there.
By taking it in immaculate you are showing them what your expectations are.
I sent it in perfect...I want it back the same way.
That way they get the sense that you respect your car. Then they will too.
They'll get in and think "whoa, this guy is **** - I better be careful". Also, they know then that you pay attention to your car and know your car and they will be more careful cos if they f' it up you'll tag em for it.
Too many people take their car in dirty thinking that the mechanics will get it dirty anyway. Then the shop thinks "He treats his car like dirt so why don't we do the same". It's not a conscious thought mind you, but it's there.
By taking it in immaculate you are showing them what your expectations are.
I sent it in perfect...I want it back the same way.
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NO WAY!
On my previous car - an SUV, I once watched them hose down my already spotless car. Great. I then watch as this "helper" (dealer prided themselves on hiring handicapped/special needs personnel) leaned against the rear hatch to dry above the rear window. He has on this exposed big-a$$ belt buckle that in the 15 seconds it took me to stop him puts about 3 six inch long scratched in the hatch. All the way thru the clearcoat to the color. Service manager comes out to stop me from telling this person to stop. I show him the results, and he apologizes telling me that the person drying my car doesn't know any better. I go on to explain that I do not fault the dryer - I fault him for not providing either supervision or prior inspection. This belt buckle was so large I could have opened beer bottles with it! Long story short - they try to buff it out but it is too deep and they hesitated to repaint claiming it would never look the same. Last time I ever went to John Hine in San Diego's Misson Valley for service. I have since told every dealer to skip the wash - I'd rather them not risk it.
sd_diver
On my previous car - an SUV, I once watched them hose down my already spotless car. Great. I then watch as this "helper" (dealer prided themselves on hiring handicapped/special needs personnel) leaned against the rear hatch to dry above the rear window. He has on this exposed big-a$$ belt buckle that in the 15 seconds it took me to stop him puts about 3 six inch long scratched in the hatch. All the way thru the clearcoat to the color. Service manager comes out to stop me from telling this person to stop. I show him the results, and he apologizes telling me that the person drying my car doesn't know any better. I go on to explain that I do not fault the dryer - I fault him for not providing either supervision or prior inspection. This belt buckle was so large I could have opened beer bottles with it! Long story short - they try to buff it out but it is too deep and they hesitated to repaint claiming it would never look the same. Last time I ever went to John Hine in San Diego's Misson Valley for service. I have since told every dealer to skip the wash - I'd rather them not risk it.
sd_diver
#35
Originally Posted by jawjaw
Man, lots of horror stories. Anyone get a decent wash by the dealer?
#37
Originally Posted by sd_diver
NO WAY!
On my previous car - an SUV, I once watched them hose down my already spotless car. Great. I then watch as this "helper" (dealer prided themselves on hiring handicapped/special needs personnel) leaned against the rear hatch to dry above the rear window. He has on this exposed big-a$$ belt buckle that in the 15 seconds it took me to stop him puts about 3 six inch long scratched in the hatch. All the way thru the clearcoat to the color. Service manager comes out to stop me from telling this person to stop. I show him the results, and he apologizes telling me that the person drying my car doesn't know any better. I go on to explain that I do not fault the dryer - I fault him for not providing either supervision or prior inspection. This belt buckle was so large I could have opened beer bottles with it! Long story short - they try to buff it out but it is too deep and they hesitated to repaint claiming it would never look the same. Last time I ever went to John Hine in San Diego's Misson Valley for service. I have since told every dealer to skip the wash - I'd rather them not risk it.
sd_diver
On my previous car - an SUV, I once watched them hose down my already spotless car. Great. I then watch as this "helper" (dealer prided themselves on hiring handicapped/special needs personnel) leaned against the rear hatch to dry above the rear window. He has on this exposed big-a$$ belt buckle that in the 15 seconds it took me to stop him puts about 3 six inch long scratched in the hatch. All the way thru the clearcoat to the color. Service manager comes out to stop me from telling this person to stop. I show him the results, and he apologizes telling me that the person drying my car doesn't know any better. I go on to explain that I do not fault the dryer - I fault him for not providing either supervision or prior inspection. This belt buckle was so large I could have opened beer bottles with it! Long story short - they try to buff it out but it is too deep and they hesitated to repaint claiming it would never look the same. Last time I ever went to John Hine in San Diego's Misson Valley for service. I have since told every dealer to skip the wash - I'd rather them not risk it.
sd_diver
#39
Originally Posted by KayGee56
hmm..maybe ill just have them do my wheels and get the brake dust off ..you think they will do just the wheels?
haha its probably pointless though
haha its probably pointless though
haha i also want them to just wash my wheels to get rid of that brake dust.......but i worry those idiots will overspray and stuff on the body panels and f up drying that........
how do u get rid of those stubborn brake dusts?
#40
Originally Posted by CarFanatic56
haha i also want them to just wash my wheels to get rid of that brake dust.......but i worry those idiots will overspray and stuff on the body panels and f up drying that........
how do u get rid of those stubborn brake dusts?
how do u get rid of those stubborn brake dusts?
Last edited by big daddy d; 08-23-2005 at 10:13 PM. Reason: Sawdigga quality spelling
#42
Originally Posted by CarFanatic56
haha i also want them to just wash my wheels to get rid of that brake dust.......but i worry those idiots will overspray and stuff on the body panels and f up drying that........
how do u get rid of those stubborn brake dusts?
how do u get rid of those stubborn brake dusts?
#44
Originally Posted by KayGee56
hmm..maybe ill just have them do my wheels and get the brake dust off ..you think they will do just the wheels?
haha its probably pointless though
haha its probably pointless though
I know of more than one member here that have had wheels messed up,
with dealers using the wrong cleaning products.
Some tire & wheel cleaning products will eat your wheel finish.
#45