Best place to get a oil change in Bay Area California

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Old 04-14-2003, 05:19 PM
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Best place to get a oil change in Bay Area California

Whats the best place to get a oil change, and checkup for my 2001 CLS. I want them to look at my shocks and transmissions (3rd one) to make sure they are ok, they dont feel like they are right. I have been taking my car to stevens creek acura but they are pricey and I dont feel that they are that great when it comes to servicing my car. If I am spending the money i want to take it to a pro, someone who can fix my car like a pro. Also if anyone knows any good ones in Sacramento area it would be appreciated as well ifyou could let me know.
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Re: Best place to get a oil change in Bay Area California

Originally posted by nsg1000
Whats the best place to get a oil change, and checkup for my 2001 CLS. I want them to look at my shocks and transmissions (3rd one) to make sure they are ok, they dont feel like they are right. I have been taking my car to stevens creek acura but they are pricey and I dont feel that they are that great when it comes to servicing my car. If I am spending the money i want to take it to a pro, someone who can fix my car like a pro. Also if anyone knows any good ones in Sacramento area it would be appreciated as well ifyou could let me know.
Just took my 03 CLS 6 sp into Pleasanton Acura for the 3750 mile service. They are also doing the CT upgrade (intake/headers/springs/sways). I'll let you know how well they did and/or if they are real pros (I hope). They are one of the few Acura Precision Team dealers.

I had an 01 CLS and have tried SunnyVale and Los Gatos Acura service centers. Both are terrible. That's why I took my car to Pleasanton Acura. Hope this was the right choice.



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Old 04-14-2003, 07:04 PM
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I personally would continue to go to Steven's Creek. They tend to help you out more if you go there often. So far I have many things replaced under warranty by them, no questions asked. Navi screen...a scratched steering wheel, and like 8 other different things.
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do it yourself...an oil change aint all that difficult
Old 04-14-2003, 08:33 PM
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i do my own oil changes.

it takes all of 10-15 minutes total !
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I bought my 01 at Stevens Creek. At first I thought their service was good but after a while I started to feel like I had to kiss their ass to get things done. Totally different experience at Acura Pleasanton. I deal with them and a shop that specializes only in Honda/Acura. Motorsport in Hayward (510) 489-6610
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I go to Los Gatos Acura! Jim takes care of me everytime.
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Originally posted by ktgumbo
I go to Los Gatos Acura! Jim takes care of me everytime.
The first time I took my 01 CLS to Los Gatos Acura, one of their techs dropped a screwdriver on the rear quarter panel, drivers side which resulted in a two inch gouge to bare metal. They had their paint-shop behind the dealership re-shoot the quarter panel. When I went to pick up the car, Bill in the service dept. tried to cover up some bad workmanship with the paint by hurrying me. Needless to say, I made them repaint it two more times before I settled for a less than satisfactory paint job - I was afraid to let them touch it any more. Their paint-shop turns out some of the worst paint-shop and their service department can't be trusted.

So me experience with Los Gatos Acura is very unfavorable.
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Here's a thread where everyone talks about their dealership experiences. Hope it helps http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hlight=spoiler
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