Spying on my SA when in for service

imported_Katera · 06-27-2008, 03:22 PM

I had 3.5 miles on my car when I picked it up and they had to take it down the street to the gas station. 18 miles is too much.

penny · 06-27-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

So it's a machine wash? ...not even touchless?

Yup, machine wash. Bad idea? Touchless would be those high pressure washer correct?

Thanks guys. I'll definitely reset the mpg & avg mpg next time around.

ktdw · 06-27-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by penny

Well, I can understand driving. I'm just afraid of them driving like it's not their car.

Yes, reminds me of when I got my alarm installed. The service guy was kind enough to drop it off at my mod shop, but continued to tell me how he was going like 80mph on the freeway, how quick it was, etc...

The above didn't bother me too much, but you'd think they would baby the car when driving. I mean, only I am allowed to beat on my car, right?

Papethova · 06-27-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by penny

Yup, machine wash. Bad idea? Touchless would be those high pressure washer correct?

Thanks guys. I'll definitely reset the mpg & avg mpg next time around.

I dont even do touchless. Does your car have swirls?

penny · 06-27-2008, 08:37 PM

Not much... but then again I only washed it twice at the dealership. It probably got the swirls from me Zaino'ing it with a cheap cotton towel.

1er junkie · 06-28-2008, 10:11 AM

My car had 3

))) I was very excited to know that no dogging had been done

SF_VR6 · 08-04-2008, 11:15 PM

nanny cam :smile:

Carbon3 · 08-04-2008, 11:43 PM

Hell, i write down the milage or circle it on the service form that you sign authorizing them to do the work. I also write on that same paper: "NO CAR WASH & NO NEED TO TEST DRIVE for an Oil Change or whatever reason..." If the reason i am in for service has to do with a problem while driving the car and they MUST test drive, I go along for the ride

I let them know that this was NOTHING personal, just had a bad experience at a dealership in the past...

Carbon3 · 08-04-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SF_135i

nanny cam :smile:

jnynetwk · 08-05-2008, 01:23 AM

Just picked mine up on Sunday and it had 6 miles. The paperwork said 4 miles on it so I asked where the 2 miles came from. They checked with the service manager and said it was 2 miles to the gas station. For a full tank of gas, I guess I'll trade pricy gas for 2 miles in my baby.

DCD · 08-06-2008, 08:24 PM

I used to have a modified Nissan Silvia S15 and I took it into Nissan for a standard service once and when I got it back it had over 50km's on it. The Manager there didn't give a toss even when I showed him the photo proof, he said he believes his staff over me.

Never went back and I have never and will never buy another car from them. I make sure everyone else I know who is looking for a car doesn't go there either.

Mad Dragon · 08-06-2008, 08:59 PM

For warranty purposes, the in and out mileage MUST be on the repair order. The techs are required to verify the in mileage and correct it if necessary (support staff can be lazy and write down the key read mileage). They also have to write down the out miles. I do this on every RO I work on, whether or not it's warranty.

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imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	I had 3.5 miles on my car when I picked it up and they had to take it down the street to the gas station. 18 miles is too much. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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06-27-2008, 08:37 PM	#27
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Not much... but then again I only washed it twice at the dealership. It probably got the swirls from me Zaino'ing it with a cheap cotton towel. __________________ '08 135i.
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06-28-2008, 10:11 AM	#28
1er junkie Lieutenant 18 Rep 534 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	My car had 3 ))) I was very excited to know that no dogging had been done
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SF_VR6 Lieutenant 125 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 16' X5 M-Sport / Space Gray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	nanny cam :smile:
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Carbon3 New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335i & BMW E82 M1 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Hell, i write down the milage or circle it on the service form that you sign authorizing them to do the work. I also write on that same paper: "NO CAR WASH & NO NEED TO TEST DRIVE for an Oil Change or whatever reason..." If the reason i am in for service has to do with a problem while driving the car and they MUST test drive, I go along for the ride I let them know that this was NOTHING personal, just had a bad experience at a dealership in the past...
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jnynetwk Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just picked mine up on Sunday and it had 6 miles. The paperwork said 4 miles on it so I asked where the 2 miles came from. They checked with the service manager and said it was 2 miles to the gas station. For a full tank of gas, I guess I'll trade pricy gas for 2 miles in my baby. __________________ 135i Convertible Blue Water, Savanna Beige leather Premium, Sport, Steptronic, Comfort Access, Heated Seats, Navigation, Premium Hi-fi, Satellite radio www.gwolcast.net
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08-06-2008, 08:24 PM	#33
DCD Private First Class 10 Rep 162 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I used to have a modified Nissan Silvia S15 and I took it into Nissan for a standard service once and when I got it back it had over 50km's on it. The Manager there didn't give a toss even when I showed him the photo proof, he said he believes his staff over me. Never went back and I have never and will never buy another car from them. I make sure everyone else I know who is looking for a car doesn't go there either.
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Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	For warranty purposes, the in and out mileage MUST be on the repair order. The techs are required to verify the in mileage and correct it if necessary (support staff can be lazy and write down the key read mileage). They also have to write down the out miles. I do this on every RO I work on, whether or not it's warranty.
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