Dealer service...And its consequences...
04-24-2001, 01:32 PM
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Dealer service...And its consequences...
I took my car to a dealer today because I got the feeling that something is wrong with the brakes. They are making a sound as if the pads are touching the rotor at some point. So I take it there, and while the guy looks at the car (I have a CL-S) I ask him if this is common for this car. His reply almost made me cry. He said no the problem is only common on the CL and since this is not a CL you are fine... How fucked up is that!!! So I asked him what did he mean my a CL, and after 20 minutes of him describing, I finally figured it out when an integra pulled into the gate. The guy did not know the difference between an integra and CL-S. I am majorly upset right now, plus he could not find what the hell is wrong with my brakes. Any suggestions on what should I do?
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04-24-2001, 01:34 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Arik:
I took my car to a dealer today because I got the feeling that something is wrong with the brakes. They are making a sound as if the pads are touching the rotor at some point. So I take it there, and while the guy looks at the car (I have a CL-S) I ask him if this is common for this car. His reply almost made me cry. He said no the problem is only common on the CL and since this is not a CL you are fine... How fucked up is that!!! So I asked him what did he mean my a CL, and after 20 minutes of him describing, I finally figured it out when an integra pulled into the gate. The guy did not know the difference between an integra and CL-S. I am majorly upset right now, plus he could not find what the hell is wrong with my brakes. Any suggestions on what should I do?
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I took my car to a dealer today because I got the feeling that something is wrong with the brakes. They are making a sound as if the pads are touching the rotor at some point. So I take it there, and while the guy looks at the car (I have a CL-S) I ask him if this is common for this car. His reply almost made me cry. He said no the problem is only common on the CL and since this is not a CL you are fine... How fucked up is that!!! So I asked him what did he mean my a CL, and after 20 minutes of him describing, I finally figured it out when an integra pulled into the gate. The guy did not know the difference between an integra and CL-S. I am majorly upset right now, plus he could not find what the hell is wrong with my brakes. Any suggestions on what should I do?
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I took my car in yesterday for 15k service and an alignment. While I was there I wanted a few warranty things fixed that have service bulletins out on them.
1. While trying to do the alignment 3 mechanics are standing around trying to figure out how to adjust my camber. I had to inform them there was no way to adjust it w/o a kit.
2. I also had to inform them about the winshield washer fliud bulletin. He looks at me with deer in the headlights look. He tells me he thinks I'm pulling his chain. I tell him to look it up. Ditto with the sunroof.
I do love my Acura, but I will never buy another one just because of their service dept's.
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1. While trying to do the alignment 3 mechanics are standing around trying to figure out how to adjust my camber. I had to inform them there was no way to adjust it w/o a kit.
2. I also had to inform them about the winshield washer fliud bulletin. He looks at me with deer in the headlights look. He tells me he thinks I'm pulling his chain. I tell him to look it up. Ditto with the sunroof.
I do love my Acura, but I will never buy another one just because of their service dept's.
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04-24-2001, 08:30 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Arik:
I took my car to a dealer today because I got the feeling that something is wrong with the brakes. They are making a sound as if the pads are touching the rotor at some point. So I take it there, and while the guy looks at the car (I have a CL-S) I ask him if this is common for this car. His reply almost made me cry. He said no the problem is only common on the CL and since this is not a CL you are fine... How fucked up is that!!! So I asked him what did he mean my a CL, and after 20 minutes of him describing, I finally figured it out when an integra pulled into the gate. The guy did not know the difference between an integra and CL-S. I am majorly upset right now, plus he could not find what the hell is wrong with my brakes. Any suggestions on what should I do?
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I took my car to a dealer today because I got the feeling that something is wrong with the brakes. They are making a sound as if the pads are touching the rotor at some point. So I take it there, and while the guy looks at the car (I have a CL-S) I ask him if this is common for this car. His reply almost made me cry. He said no the problem is only common on the CL and since this is not a CL you are fine... How fucked up is that!!! So I asked him what did he mean my a CL, and after 20 minutes of him describing, I finally figured it out when an integra pulled into the gate. The guy did not know the difference between an integra and CL-S. I am majorly upset right now, plus he could not find what the hell is wrong with my brakes. Any suggestions on what should I do?
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04-24-2001, 08:54 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tuleman:
I took my car in yesterday for 15k service and an alignment. While I was there I wanted a few warranty things fixed that have service bulletins out on them.
1. While trying to do the alignment 3 mechanics are standing around trying to figure out how to adjust my camber. I had to inform them there was no way to adjust it w/o a kit.
2. I also had to inform them about the winshield washer fliud bulletin. He looks at me with deer in the headlights look. He tells me he thinks I'm pulling his chain. I tell him to look it up. Ditto with the sunroof.
I do love my Acura, but I will never buy another one just because of their service dept's.
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I took my car in yesterday for 15k service and an alignment. While I was there I wanted a few warranty things fixed that have service bulletins out on them.
1. While trying to do the alignment 3 mechanics are standing around trying to figure out how to adjust my camber. I had to inform them there was no way to adjust it w/o a kit.
2. I also had to inform them about the winshield washer fliud bulletin. He looks at me with deer in the headlights look. He tells me he thinks I'm pulling his chain. I tell him to look it up. Ditto with the sunroof.
I do love my Acura, but I will never buy another one just because of their service dept's.
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Can we please have a "Stupid Car Dealers" page.... please, PRETTY-PLEASE?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by wayneg:
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Arik:
I took my car to a dealer today because I got the feeling that something is wrong with the brakes. They are making a sound as if the pads are touching the rotor at some point. So I take it there, and while the guy looks at the car (I have a CL-S) I ask him if this is common for this car. His reply almost made me cry. He said no the problem is only common on the CL and since this is not a CL you are fine... How fucked up is that!!! So I asked him what did he mean my a CL, and after 20 minutes of him describing, I finally figured it out when an integra pulled into the gate. The guy did not know the difference between an integra and CL-S. I am majorly upset right now, plus he could not find what the hell is wrong with my brakes. Any suggestions on what should I do?
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I took my car to a dealer today because I got the feeling that something is wrong with the brakes. They are making a sound as if the pads are touching the rotor at some point. So I take it there, and while the guy looks at the car (I have a CL-S) I ask him if this is common for this car. His reply almost made me cry. He said no the problem is only common on the CL and since this is not a CL you are fine... How fucked up is that!!! So I asked him what did he mean my a CL, and after 20 minutes of him describing, I finally figured it out when an integra pulled into the gate. The guy did not know the difference between an integra and CL-S. I am majorly upset right now, plus he could not find what the hell is wrong with my brakes. Any suggestions on what should I do?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by EricL:
If you come down to my place, I can adjust your camber with a BLSH. BTW -- Maybe the service guys were wondering if they needed a few beers in them before they could "fill-up" your windshield fluid (with secret sauce).
BLSH == "Big Lead Sledge Hammer"
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If you come down to my place, I can adjust your camber with a BLSH. BTW -- Maybe the service guys were wondering if they needed a few beers in them before they could "fill-up" your windshield fluid (with secret sauce).
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Made me cry with laughter.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Al Uminum:
Yes, did you read that article in the latest Car&Driver. About rims and the BLSH?
Made me cry with laughter.
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Yes, did you read that article in the latest Car&Driver. About rims and the BLSH?
Made me cry with laughter.
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04-25-2001, 01:06 AM
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Yikes that sounds pretty bad.I think I have heard large hammers also referred to as"gravity press" "swing press" "radio adjustment tool" "talk to the car when it's not listening tool" and a few othere that would not be fit to print here.Jens
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This is not uncommon. Everyone in the automobile industry cannot possibly know everything there is to know about a car. People slip thru the cracks all the time. Are you surprised when:
1.The bank teller didn't know that the money orders are free to bank members?
2.The dry cleaning person didn't know that the wool suit shouldn't be washed?
3.The cable guy didn't know that they actually get all those channels via satellite?
4.The cellular phone salesperson didn't know that the digital phone was actually strong enough to pick up a signal when many, many miles away from home? Yeah!
5.Or, the computer expert didn't know that the laptop computer could play dvds.
You just happen to run into the wrong person, unluckily. He'll probably be working at Sears next week, selling television (so called Expert). Nothing surprises me these days.
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1.The bank teller didn't know that the money orders are free to bank members?
2.The dry cleaning person didn't know that the wool suit shouldn't be washed?
3.The cable guy didn't know that they actually get all those channels via satellite?
4.The cellular phone salesperson didn't know that the digital phone was actually strong enough to pick up a signal when many, many miles away from home?
Yeah!5.Or, the computer expert didn't know that the laptop computer could play dvds.
You just happen to run into the wrong person, unluckily. He'll probably be working at Sears next week, selling television (so called Expert). Nothing surprises me these days.
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i agree some people do slip through the cracks and it sounds like this guy did, i personally would start going to another dealer because i want the best working on my car. i guess thats why i go to wayne and jens at park ave acura
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